Fitness Management
Level 3
 
Title of learning programme Fitness Management Programme
Programme level 3
Duration of learning programme 14 weeks x 10 hours
Total number of learning hours per programme 140*

* Please note that this is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and also how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each module there is a question paper which needs to be completed and returned to your personal tutor.

Structure
 
Module Module Title
1

The Skeletal System
2

The Muscular System
3

The Nervous System
4

The Circulatory System
5

Reasons for Fitness
6

Understanding your Body
7

Fitness Testing
8 Principles of Training
9

Nutrition and Weight Control
10 Fitness Instruction
11 Physiology of Stretching
12

Home Medicine & First Aid
 

Learning Outcomes
 

Module 1 - The Skeletal System.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Identify four types of bones and indicate where they can be found.
LO2 Describe the structure of the bones.
LO3

Summarise functions of the vertebral column and name and number the vertebrae.
LO4 Explain the function of the osteoblasts and of a foramen.
 

Module 2 - The Muscular System.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Introduce the three types of muscle found in the human body and the function performed by each type.
LO2 Discuss the term ‘origin and insertion of a muscle’.
LO3

Summarise ‘cramp’ and define your understanding of ‘goose pimples’.
 

Module 3 - The Nervous System.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Identify the three layers covering the brain and give functions of the cerebrospinal fluid.
LO2 Discuss the lobes and describe the functions of the cerebrum.
LO3

Describe a neuron showing what it consists of.
LO4 Examine the five cranial sensory nerves belonging to a different sense and identify the cranial nerves number four and ten.
LO5 Explain the difference between the sympathetic and the parasympathetic nervous systems.
 

Module 4 - The Circulatory System.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Describe what plasma is made up of.
LO2 Summarise a brief outline of the red blood cells.
LO3

Analyse a brief outline of the Leukocytes.
LO4 Identify the three types of vessels that are responsible for circulating the blood.
 

Module 5 - Reasons for Fitness.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Describe the basic components of physical fitness.
LO2 Discuss reasons why a person should be physically fit.
 

Module 6 - Understanding your Body.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Describe the Cardio-respiratory System.
LO2 Analyse the difference between Anaerobic and Aerobic energy.
 

Module 7 - Fitness Testing.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Explain how age and sex make a difference in testing.
LO2 Summarise the different types of simple fitness tests.
 

Module 8 - Principles of Training.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Discuss the training threshold giving examples of how this is measured.
LO2 Identify the effects of warming up on the body before exercising.
LO3

Summarise the following three methods of training:

  • Isotonic

  • Isometric

  • Isokinetic
LO4 Examine the suggested clothing for an athlete during weight training.
LO5 List the benefits of circuit training to the athlete.
 

Module 9 - Nutrition and Weight Control.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Describe the basic components of Nutrition.
LO2 Summarise ways to control your weight.
 

Module 10 - Fitness Instruction.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Discuss how you would carry out a Circuit Training Induction programme with your client.
 

Module 11 - Physiology of Stretching.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Identify the following basic forms of stretching:

  • Static

  • Active

  • Ballistic
LO2 Discuss in detail how you would plan a stretching programme.
LO3 Evaluate how you would perform a calf stretch.
 

Module 12 - Home Medicine and First Aid.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Discuss why practical training is essential in First Aid.
LO2 Identify steps to be taken in treating a person with the following injuries:
  • Poisoning
  • Sprains
LO3 Summarise the benefits of Acupressure.

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