Diploma in Physical Fitness - Revised 2018
Improve your physical fitness know-how with the theories and practices covered in this free online course.
Description
Running, swimming, and strength training are the three main forms of physical activity that can help you develop physical fitness and core strength. This course will discuss these activities and teach you how to remain injury-free while doing them. You will learn professional techniques for warming up, stretching, and using equipment correctly. The course will also cover the most common injuries experienced by those who engage in regular physical activities, as well as how to prevent and treat these injuries.
To help you develop muscular strength, speed, and power, this course will cover essential flexibility techniques, calisthenics, and plyometrics. You will also learn about the proper exercise techniques when training in challenging environments such as extreme heat, extreme cold, and high altitude. The necessary precautions that must be taken to ensure that you train safely in each environment will also be discussed. Finally, you will learn about the most important aspects of performance-enhancing substances.
This Diploma in Physical Fitness online course will be of great interest to professionals who work in the health and fitness industry, individuals who may be interested in pursuing a career in health and fitness, or any individual who would like to improve their own physical fitness and strength. With physical fitness being so important to personal health and life satisfaction, these skills can make a real difference in your life or the lives of you students. So why wait? Check out the course today and keep moving forward!
Start Course NowModules
Module 1: Exercise Physiology
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Exercise Physiology - Learning Outcomes
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Terminology & Definitions
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Muscle Structure & Function
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Principles of Physical Training
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Physical Training Methods
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Exercise Physiology - Lesson Summary
Module 2: Cardiovascular Training
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Cardiovascular Training - Learning Outcomes
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Cardiovascular Exercise
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Workouts & Aerobic Activities
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Running Fitness
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Hills & Sprints
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Cardiovascular Training - Lesson Summary
Module 3: Running Safely
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Running Safely - Learning Outcomes
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Running Gear
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Running Mechanics
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Distance Building
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Running Safely - Lesson Summary
Module 4: Swimming for Fitness
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Swimming for Fitness - Learning Outcomes
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Open-Water Swimming
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Pool Swimming
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Improving Stroke Skills
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Swimming for Fitness - Lesson Summary
Module 5: Strength Training
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Strength Training - Learning Outcomes
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Strength Training Terms
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Muscular Balance
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Diet & Exercise
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Strength Training - Lesson Summary
Diploma in Physical Fitness - First Assessment
Module 7: Health and Flexibility
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Health and Flexibility - Learning Outcomes
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Flexibility Science
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Flexibility Training
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Stretching Exercises
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Health and Flexibility - Lesson Summary
Module 8: Calisthenics
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Calisthenics - Learning Outcomes
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Strength Development
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Calisthenic Exercises: Part 1
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Calisthenics Exercises: Part 2
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Calisthenics - Lesson Summary
Module 9: Plyometrics
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Plyometrics - Learning Outcomes
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Understanding Plyometrics
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Plyometric Training
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Plyometrics - Lesson Summary
Module 10: Training in Challenging Environments
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Training in Challenging Environments - Learning Outcomes
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Training in Warm Environments
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Training in Cool Environments
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Training at High Altitudes
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Training in Challenging Environments - Lesson Summary
Module 11: Preventing & Treating Injuries
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Preventing & Treating Injuries - Learning Outcomes
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Treating Inflammation Injuries
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Treating Skeletal Injuries
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Injury Management
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Preventing & Treating Injuries - Lesson Summary
Module 12: Performance-Enhancing Substances
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Performance-Enhancing Substances - Learning Outcomes
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Using Anabolic Steroids
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Hormones and Stimulants
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Performance-Enhancing Substances - Lesson Summary
Diploma in Physical Fitness - Second Assessment
Course assessment
Learning Outcomes
Having completed this course you will be able to:
- Define the term exercise physiology.
- Discuss the function of the cardiovascular system during exercise.
- Discuss how running, swimming and strength training can be used as effective tools to develop and maintain strength and fitness.
- Describe the benefits that flexibility can have on overall health and fitness.
- Describe the benefits of calisthenic and plyometric exercise on muscular strength, endurance and power.
- Describe the effects that training in extreme environments can have on the body.
- Describe a range of common injuries that occur during physical training and the best ways to prevent and treat them.
- Discuss the effects of performance enhancing substances and the beneficial and adverse effects linked to them.
Certification
All Alison courses are free to enrol, study and complete. To successfully complete this Diploma course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment. Once you have completed this Diploma course, you have the option to acquire an official Diploma, which is a great way to share your achievement with the world. Your Alison Diploma is:
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An indication of your commitment to continuously learn, upskill and achieve high results
An incentive for you to continue empowering yourself through lifelong learning
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