Learning Outcomes

Basic Muscle Physiology

Muscle Groups

Information On The Heart

Energy Systems

Converting Food To Energy

Lesson Summary

In this module, you will learn about basic muscle physiology, muscle architecture, interior components, motor unit, regulation for muscular force, firing pattern, muscle fibre types, types of muscle contractions, sliding filament theory, the heart, energy systems, and conversion of food to energy.

The Principles Of Training

Training Principles

Training Methods

Maximal Oxygen Uptake

Acute Responses

Chronic Training Responses

Fatigue And Recovery

In this module, you will learn about the principles of training, overload principles, the principle of specificity, reversibility principle, the principle of individual differences, training principles, training methods, benefits of training intervals, oxygen consumption, factors changed by exercise, fatigue and recovery.

Physical Education - Fitness Training Principles and Methods Final Assessment

Learn about sports science,  effective methods and the principles of training programs in this free online course.

Physical Education - Fitness Training Principles and Methods

This free online Physical Education program course focuses on fitness training methods and principles. You will learn about the area of sports science, effective training principles and techniques as well as basic muscle physiology, the different groups of muscles and how the heart functions. You will also learn about the energy system of the body and how food is converted to energy.

The Meaning of Adventure

Characteristics of Adventures

Motivation for Adventures

Safety in Adventure

Different Types of Adventure

Grading And Guidebooks

In this module, you will learn about the meaning of adventure, key elements and characteristics of adventures. You will also learn about history and motivation behind adventures, exploration, experimentation, aspects of confidence, danger under control, competence in an adventure and how to determine the dangers and risks of embarking on an adventure course.

Ways of Viewing the Environment

Recreation And Land Management

Case Study - The Australian Aborigines

Physical Education

In this module, you will learn about ways of viewing the environment from indigenous people. You will also learn about land as a commodity, conservation management, resolving conflicts, conflicts of interests in land use and look at a case study that highlights the Australian Aborigines.

Diploma in Outdoor and Physical Education Studies - First Assessment

You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.

Designing and Sustaining Your Fitness Program

The Core Components Of Fitness

The Role Of The Coach

Coaching Styles

Coaching Techniques

In this module, you will learn about the core components of fitness like muscle strength, muscle power, flexibility, agility, speed, balance, coordination and reaction time, the role of the coach, coaching styles, and coaching techniques.

Legal Ergogenic Aids

Illlegal Ergogenic Aids

Sports Psychology

Sporting Injuries

In this module, you will learn about ways of improving physical fitness and ergogenic aids, illegal ergogenic aids, sports psychology, anatomical and physiological differences affecting performance, limitations to performance, sporting injuries and prevention.

Different Groups Within Society

Intrinsic/Extrinsic Influences On Fitness

Socio-Cultural Considerations

Motivational Factors and Participation Rates

Fact Or Fiction Activity

In this module, you will learn about recreation and physical activity for different groups within society, and promoting involvement in physical activity and the positive and negative influential factors of promoting involvement in physical activity.

Diploma in Outdoor and Physical Education Studies - Second Assessment

Diploma in Outdoor and Physical Education Studies - Assessment

This online physical education course will help you launch a career in adventure activities, health, and fitness.

Diploma in Outdoor and Physical Education Studies

This free online Outdoor and Physical Education Studies course covers important subjects such as coaching and training, physical fitness, outdoor activities, and adventure, as well as basic physiology. Working in the great outdoors is a wonderful opportunity. With this course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of key topics in outdoor adventure and physical education which will open the doors to a fantastic and healthy career.

Basics of Cycles and Cycle Racing

Fundamentals of Cycling Training

Enhancing Cycling Performance

Maintaining Fitness

In this module, you'll learn how to train to reach your full potential at bike racing. You will learn how to make informed decisions when purchasing a new cycle and optimise your cycling experience through proper maintenance, training exercises and basic road skills for mountain biking, cross-country races over rough terrain or BMX.

Performance Cycling Training - Course assessment

Take your cycling skills to the next level and become stronger, faster and bike fit with this free online course.

Performance Cycling Training

Are you striving to enhance your cycling skills but not seeing the desired progress? Then, dive into this course and unlock your cycling potential. We cover everything from selecting the perfect bike to mastering road skills and preparing for time trial events. Learn how to reach peak physical condition, overcome training fatigue, prevent and manage cycling injuries and develop the skills and mental readiness required for a race.

Fundamentals of Physical Fitness

Nutrition and Required Skills

Fitness Science and Tactical Conditioning

This module will introduce you to the roles and responsibilities of professional fitness instructors. You'll learn about the anatomy of the human body and how various exercises help maintain a healthy body. We'll show you how to design fitness programmes for your clients and the tools required to build a successful business as a fitness instructor.

Guide to Becoming a Fitness Instructor - Course assessment

Learn how to become a professional personal trainer or gym instructor in this free online health and fitness course.

Guide to Becoming a Fitness Instructor

Do you want to pursue a rewarding career and help others achieve their fitness goals? This health and fitness course explains how to turn your passion for exercise into a lucrative career in the fitness industry by following simple workout principles and guidelines. We provide essential tools you can use to establish and manage your fitness business, including effective marketing strategies and client management and communication skills.

Sports Science, Physiology and Psychology

Sports Biomechanics, Biochemistry and Nutrition

Training, Recovery and Medicines

In this module, you will learn about the importance, career prospects and skills required in sports science before looking at how our body adapts to keep up with the physical and mental demands. We cover sports psychology and sports biomechanics to improve the performance of athletes, including sports biochemistry with diet for endurance and speed.

Sports Science Essentials: Performance and Recovery - Course Assessment

Discover the relevant skills required and information to become a sports scientist in this free online training course.

Sports Science Essentials: Performance and Recovery

Athletes can enhance their athletic performance with the aid of sports science. You will learn about sports physiology, psychology, nutrition, and medicine in this course to help you meet the physical and psychological demands of competitions. We start with the potential career path and competencies needed to become a sports scientist, then go on to the pulmonary and respiratory adaptations to sports, including Newton's laws of motion.

Outdoor Education - Adventure Final Assessment

This free online course teaches you all about outdoor adventure activities and the best ways to market them like a pro.

Outdoor Education - Adventure

This course explores Outdoor Education and its potential as a recreational learning activity. We lay out examples of adventure activities and examine the factors that can affect your assessment of certain options. We then study the Media's influence on public perception of outdoor adventurous activities, grading, guidebooks, how to market adventure activity packages, types of equipment and contemporary improvements in technology.

Muscle Groups & Growth Mechanics

Client Assessment & Workout Design Parameters

Sample Workouts & Diet Basics

Gym Etiquette and Flow

This module introduces the foundations of bodybuilding and gym training. You’ll learn how muscles function, assess clients safely, and design effective workouts. You’ll explore hypertrophy, nutrition basics, and session flow, and discover how to train professionally while maintaining safety and gym etiquette.

Lower-Body Patterns

Upper-Body Patterns

Understanding Supplements

Recovery & Fitness Coaching Gym Conclusion

In this module, you’ll learn about various essential gym workout patterns. You’ll explore the selection of lower- and upper-body exercises. You’ll gain understanding of safe, evidence-based supplement use without altering the diet plan. You’ll explore recovery, fatigue management, and how to plan workouts to transition from novice to intermediate.

Fitness Coaching and Bodybuilding Essentials - Assessment

Master practical fitness coaching and bodybuilding skills to enhance your career with this free online course.

Fitness Coaching and Bodybuilding Essentials

Do you want to turn your passion for bodybuilding into a profitable career? This course helps you build coaching skills in training, nutrition, safety, and recovery. You’ll learn to assess clients, design effective workouts, train responsibly, and build a thriving coaching career with a recognised fitness certification. This course was reviewed and approved by subject matter expert Greyson Alman, a professional Strength & Conditioning Coach.

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