Course Summary

Are you a member of the Flying Fruit Fly Circus? This subject is designed to provide you with specific skills and knowledge required for fitness instructors in circus training and performance at a basic level. You will be equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to assist more qualified circus trainers. This subject provides you with a firm foundation of theory and practice to assist with a future diploma or degree courses in the circus area.

VCE: Unit 1, Unit 2 and Unit 3 & 4 sequence available

ATAR Contribution: Unit 3 & 4 students do not receive a Study Score for this subject. Instead, they receive an ATAR increment of 10% of their fourth Study Score in other subjects 

VCAL: Hours credited towards VCAL Industry Skills Strand

VET: Certificate III 10110NAT in Circus Arts

Learning Activities & Assessment

• Explore the role of body awareness and knowledge of major body systems in elementary training for circus performers
• Reflect on the physiological and psychological requirement of performance for specific circus apparatus
• Assess individual requirements for fitness, strength and conditioning and participate in relevant pre and post-training fitness testing
• Participate in individual fitness strength and conditioning program
• Reflect on one’s individual training program, progress and outcomes