Become a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach
Strength and conditioning (includes asca level 1)
A Strength and Conditioning (S&C) coach plays a crucial role in improving athletic performance and reducing injury risk.
These trainers design and implement evidence-based training programs tailored to individual athletes' or clients' needs, focusing on strength, power, agility, and endurance.
S&C coaches work closely with athletes, teams, and fitness enthusiasts across various sports and disciplines, providing guidance on technique, nutrition, and recovery strategies. They may also collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure holistic athlete development.
Obtaining S&C coach accreditation through ASCA is a valuable career pathway for fitness professionals. ASCA certification enhances credibility, opening doors to employment opportunities in sports clubs, fitness centres, and recreation organisations.
This strength and conditioning course provides essential knowledge in exercise science, biomechanics, and program design, empowering coaches to enhance client performance and reduce injury risk.
An ASCA strength and conditioning accreditation demonstrates a commitment to evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development, fostering trust among clients and employers. Adding an ASCA S&C trainer accreditation enriches careers, offering a solid foundation in strength and conditioning principles for whatever fitness career path you choose to follow.
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The FIt College Difference
includes asca level 1 s&c ACCREDITATION
The FIT College S&C Coach course is accredited by the S&C Peak Body, Australian Strength & Conditioning Association (ASCA). It incorporates all required coursework and practical competencies to become an ASCA Level 1 S&C Coach. All you need to do on completion of this course is submit your SoA to ASCA and pay an annual membership fee.
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AUSACTIVE 20 CEC POINTS
The FIT College S&C Coach course is also registered with AUSactive for 20 CEC points towards your reaccreditation and registration.
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- If you need help, any student can organise to come to any campus and receive support.
- 6 months allowable time to complete this course.
- Download all base and additional content and resources to keep.
- Tailored Study Plans to fit your schedule with a 5-day marking turnaround.
- 24/7 Help Requests on Digital Learning Platform, available to ALL Students.
- Mandatory practical hours included in assessment tasks
- All students receive access to scheduled campus-based F2F support on Fridays.
- Interest-free and flexible payment plans so you can pay off your course as you go and at your own pace.
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STRENGTH & CONDITIONING Course guide
Strength & Conditioning coach
This course focuses on developing skills in strength and conditioning. The four units of competency here start with the knowledge and skills required to write and develop strength and conditioning programs for a broad range of performance outcomes. These skills are then transferred to learning how to deliver and instruct these programs with athletes from different sports. Basic fitness testing, program writing, and coaching are all important parts of this course. Students must have access to a community group or sporting organisation to have access to participants on which to practice these skills and use them for coaching development.
Study modes, duration & Support
All Modes of Study
| Allowable time | 6 months |
| Virtual Support | Scheduled sessions available through the Learning Platform |
| Phone Support | 8 am - 6pm, Mon - Fri | 1300887017 |
| Online Support | 24/7 communication log support through a virtual education platform |
Virtual Classroom (Online/Blended)
| Intakes | Enrol at any time and start studying within 72 hours |
| Common Completion Time | 6 months |
| ESOS/CRICOS | Not suitable for international students on a student visa |
| Virtual Delivery Locations | Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, other on assessment |
| Nominal Hours | 300 Hours |
| Study Volume | 12 hours/week |
| Virtual Classes | Optional for student support |
| Campus Classes | ~NA~ |
| Online/ Self Study | 12 hours/week |
This course is not available on campus.
Qualification outcomes
Certification & Registration
Strength & Conditioning contains Nationally Recognised Training (NRT) units. Information on this can be found at https://training.gov.au
FIT College RTO:31903 CRICOS:03926G
Upon completion of this course, you'll receive:
- SISXCAI011 Conduct individualised long-term training programs
- SISXCAI009 Instruct strength and conditioning techniques
- SISXCAI010 Develop strength and conditioning programs
- HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety
Industry groups with registration relevance:
- Australian Strength & Conditioning Association (ASCA)
- Australian Sports Commission (ASC)
- AUSactive 20 CEC points towards reaccreditation
Education Pathways
Vocational Education & Training (VET)
SIS50321 Diploma of Sport (Coaching)
University & Higher Education
Bachelor study in exercise science is the most common academic pathway from Vocational fitness study. Exercise science is concentrated more on athletes and exercise performance than on normal people and health. Other common university pathways that align with streams include sports coaching, exercise physiology, sports management, and sports nutrition.
Industry Specific
After completing this short course and completing 100 hours of coaching, you can register for the ASCA Level 2 Associate Coaching accreditation (AL2).
Career Opportunities
Strength and conditioning coach. For more opportunities, visit the FIT College Careers Hub for fitness jobs in your area.
Course Requirements
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for the Strength and Conditioning Course. However, FIT College does not accept students under 14 years of age, and all students must meet LLN requirements.
Required General Resources:
• Access to a computer or device that can connect to the internet
• Internet access with a broadband plan suitable for online study
• Smartphone, camera, video camera, or device that can take pictures & record videos
Course Assessment
Every qualification, unit of competency or skill set completed at FIT College will require students to undergo several written and practical assessment tasks. The assessment tasks are designed to confirm that the student can meet all elements and performance criteria indicated in the curriculum. By completing each assessment task to the standard stated, students are ready and eligible to perform those elements in the workplace.
English & LLN Requirements
All Students
All domestic students must demonstrate core language, literacy, and numeracy competency.
Payment & Funding
Payment Options
Interest-free payment plans and payment-in-full options are available. Promotions and short-term plans can reduce course costs. Courses must be paid for before receiving the certificate.
ESOS/CRICOS Additional International Student Payments
International Students are required to pay for their course in advance before commencement. Payment can be made in full or before each Semester or Term.
Government Funding, Grants and Subsidies
Certificate III Guarantee
There is no government funding available for this course through FIT College.
Skillsets & Sub-Qualifications
No NRT Skillsets within this qualification are offered for individual sale.
FAQs
What can you do with an ASCA Level 1?
The strength and conditioning course that FIT College delivers includes the level 1 ASCA accredited Strength and Conditioning Course. Upon registering with ASCA individuals can use their understanding of training programs to help improve the performance of individuals at club or state level. Sports vary from traditional track and field to team and ball sports and various other sports.
The core of what a strength and conditioning coach does is:
- facilitating strength and conditioning programs for all sports
- focusing on injury reduction for athletes
- sports specific performance outcomes
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