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Personal trainers conduct private sessions with clients to help them achieve fitness goals. These sessions can include everything from walking clients through a routine in the gym to meeting them in a park or other outdoor area for an outdoor exercise program. You'll create PT training plans based on clients' goals, best interests and ability.
As a personal sports trainer, you'll devise suitable workout programs, know how to deliver these programs safely, answer clients' health and safety questions and also be comfortable with interacting with people on a regular basis. Depending on your circumstances, your schedule can be flexible in terms of timings and location.
There are 6 courses available for people who want to become a Personal Trainer. These are the top 5 most popular courses.
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A Certificate IV in Fitness (SIS40215) is perfect for students seeking careers as fitness instructors and personal trainers. To enrol you’ll need a Certificate III in Fitness (SIS30315) plus a current first aid and CPR certificate. Students gain skills in three key areas: motivating and instructing fitness clients; preparing nutrition and fitness programs for clients; and collaborating with medical and allied health professionals in a fitness context. The Certificate IV in Fitness (SIS40215) is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package. Learn more.
Benefit from a combined qualification in Fitness, Health and Nutrition. Gain the full suite of skills and expertise you need to build a versatile career in the health and fitness industry. Learn how to guide clients on nutrition, how to train clients in a gym, as well as well has how to build a business as a personal trainer. Learn more.
The dual Certificate III in Fitness & Certificate IV in Fitness is ideal for students seeking careers as fitness instructors and personal trainers. Students gain skills in motivating and instructing fitness clients; preparing nutrition and fitness programs; and collaborating with medical and allied health professionals in a fitness context. Learn more.
The Diploma of Fitness (SIS50215) is for qualified fitness instructors who need management and leadership skills. This is a nationally recognised diploma and you’ll graduate ready to manage large fitness centres (or own your own gym), while leading a team of fitness professionals. The course covers advanced anatomy and physiology, injury prevention strategies, developing advanced exercise programs — as well as all aspects of business, marketing and financial management. Enquire now for updated delivery options and the next enrolment dates. Learn more.
You'll gain the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in your fitness career. You will learn to provide physical assessments and incorporate exercise science principles into fitness programming, alongside instructing programs for body composition goals and providing healthy eating information to clients. Combined with the BSB50120 Diploma of Business, you'll learn the fundamentals of business planning, growth and sustainability so you can do business YOUR way. Learn more.
In Australia, a full time gym instructor generally earns $1,150 per week ($59,800 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
As of May 2020, there were 8,412 personal trainers in Australia. In terms of overall gym instructors, there were 37,800 as of May 2019, with that number expected to grow to 43,900 by May 2024.
Source: Ibis World and The Labour Market Information Portal - 2019 Occupational Projections
To become a personal trainer, you usually must complete a Certificate IV in Fitness. This course of study can take 9-12 months to complete depending on if you study full time or part time and whether you choose to study in-person, online or via blended study. You will also often need to complete a practical placement, as well as earn first-aid and CPR certificates.
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Here are some potential career pathways within personal training and fitness and sport coaching. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Personal Training and Fitness
Group Fitness Instructor
$960 weekly pay
Gym Instructor
Gym Receptionist
Personal Trainer
$1,150 weekly pay
Advanced Personal Trainer
$1,350 weekly pay
Fitness Centre Manager
Gym Manager
Rehabilitation Specialist
Sport Coaching
Sports Coach
Swimming Instructor
Athlete
$1,250 weekly pay
Exercise Physiologist
High Performance Coach
Sports Development Manager
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