Sport, Fitness and Recreation Courses Online

Wellness Coordinator Fitness Instructor Gym Instructor Sport and Recreation Officer Sports Coach Outdoor Activity Instructor Outdoor Recreation Leader Personal Trainer Exercise Physiologist Yoga Instructor

Study areas

Community Recreation

Community recreation courses are ideal for those looking to work in sports, fitness and recreation roles in the community.

Career opportunities Swimming Instructor Pool Lifeguard Sport and Recreation Officer Sports Development Officer Sports Facility Manager Club Manager Community Coach Sports Administrator Sports Manager Sports Event Manager Sports Marketer Sports Coordinator Sports Marketing Manager View all

Fitness

Learn about physical health and physiology, the skills required to develop quality training programs that deliver results, how to screen and monitor n...

Career opportunities Personal Trainer Fitness Instructor Gym Instructor Advanced Personal Trainer Rehabilitation Specialist Gym Receptionist Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager Fitness Studio Manager Yoga Instructor Strength and Conditioning Coach Exercise Physiotherapist Wellness Coach Wellness Coordinator View all

Outdoor Education

Turn your love for the outdoors into a career or advance job prospects with a course in outdoor education.

Career opportunities Outdoor Recreation Officer Hiking Guide Outdoor Adventure Guide Outdoor Activity Instructor Outdoor Recreation Leader View all

Sport Coaching

Specialise in Sport Coaching, where you can inspire and guide athletes in various disciplines, fostering their growth, performance, and passion for th...

Career opportunities Personal Trainer Swimming Instructor Sports Coach Exercise Physiologist High Performance Coach Athlete Sports Scientist Sports Psychologist Sports Analyst Athletic Director Performance Coach View all

Popular education and training courses

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
SIS40221

Certificate IV in Fitness
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $2,390
  • Completed Certificate III in Fitness or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
Wellness Coach Advanced Personal Trainer Fitness Instructor
Personal Trainer
+ 1 more
  • Completed Certificate III in Fitness or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
Wellness Coach Advanced Personal Trainer Fitness Instructor Personal Trainer + 1 more
SIS30321

Certificate III in Fitness
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 months
$0 - $2,390
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Coach Sport and Recreation Officer Gym Instructor
Fitness Instructor
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Coach Sport and Recreation Officer Gym Instructor Fitness Instructor + 1 more
SIS30321 & SIS40221

Dual Certificate III in Fitness & Certificate IV in Fitness
Blended, On Campus, Online
18 - 24 months
$0 - $3,490
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Strength and Conditioning Coach Exercise Scientist Yoga Instructor
Exercise Physiologist Fitness Instructor Personal Trainer Gym Instructor Sports Coach
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Strength and Conditioning Coach Exercise Scientist Yoga Instructor Exercise Physiologist Fitness Instructor Personal Trainer Gym Instructor Sports Coach + 5 more
CHC43415

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
Blended, On Campus, Online
8 - 12 months
$3,500 - $3,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Diversional Therapy Assistant Lifestyle Coordinator Program Coordinator
Community Support Worker Wellness Coordinator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Diversional Therapy Assistant Lifestyle Coordinator Program Coordinator Community Support Worker Wellness Coordinator + 2 more
HLTAID011

Provide First Aid
Blended, On Campus
1 - 4 days
$99 - $160
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outdoor Adventure Guide First Aider Disability Support Worker
Aged Care Worker Pool Lifeguard Crowd Controller Australian Defence Force Worker Safety Officer Childcare Worker
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outdoor Adventure Guide First Aider Disability Support Worker Aged Care Worker Pool Lifeguard Crowd Controller Australian Defence Force Worker Safety Officer Childcare Worker + 6 more
HLTAID009

Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
On Campus
1 - 4 days
$49 - $75
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outdoor Adventure Guide First Aider Disability Support Worker
Aged Care Worker Pool Lifeguard Personal Trainer Childcare Worker
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outdoor Adventure Guide First Aider Disability Support Worker Aged Care Worker Pool Lifeguard Personal Trainer Childcare Worker + 4 more
10967NAT

Diploma of Nutrition
Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Health Consultant Nutritionist Wellness Coach
Community Nutritionist Nutrition Assistant Weight Loss Consultant Health Coach Nutrition Advisor
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Health Consultant Nutritionist Wellness Coach Community Nutritionist Nutrition Assistant Weight Loss Consultant Health Coach Nutrition Advisor + 5 more
SIS50122

Diploma of Sport, Aquatics and Recreation Management
Online
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Coordinator Fitness Centre Manager Outdoor Recreation Officer
Sports Facility Manager Facilities Manager Advanced Personal Trainer Event Coordinator
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Coordinator Fitness Centre Manager Outdoor Recreation Officer Sports Facility Manager Facilities Manager Advanced Personal Trainer Event Coordinator + 4 more
SIS30122

Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation
Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pool Lifeguard Outdoor Recreation Officer Sport and Recreation Officer
Outdoor Adventure Guide Outdoor Activity Instructor
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pool Lifeguard Outdoor Recreation Officer Sport and Recreation Officer Outdoor Adventure Guide Outdoor Activity Instructor + 2 more
11144NAT

Diploma of Leadership Coaching and Mentoring
Online
12 months
$15,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Learning and Development Manager Learning Consultant People and Culture Manager
Performance Coach Leadership Coach Organisational Development Consultant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Learning and Development Manager Learning Consultant People and Culture Manager Performance Coach Leadership Coach Organisational Development Consultant + 3 more
HLTAID014

Provide Advanced First Aid
On Campus
1 day
$195 - $300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Paramedic Aged Care Worker First Aider
Work Health and Safety Officer Outdoor Adventure Guide Childcare Worker
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Paramedic Aged Care Worker First Aider Work Health and Safety Officer Outdoor Adventure Guide Childcare Worker + 3 more
HLTAID015

Provide Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy
On Campus
2 hours
$190
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Remote Area Nurse Firefighter Emergency Medical Technician
Paramedic Pool Lifeguard First Aider Outdoor Adventure Guide Security Officer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Remote Area Nurse Firefighter Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic Pool Lifeguard First Aider Outdoor Adventure Guide Security Officer + 5 more
HLTAID013

Provide First Aid in Remote or Isolated Site
On Campus
9 hours
$350
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outdoor Adventure Guide First Aider Tour Guide
Australian Defence Force Worker Remote Area Nurse
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outdoor Adventure Guide First Aider Tour Guide Australian Defence Force Worker Remote Area Nurse + 2 more
SIS30115

Certificate III in Sport and Recreation
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $6,180
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sport and Recreation Officer Gym Receptionist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sport and Recreation Officer Gym Receptionist

Bachelor of Business (Event Management)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $55,680
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Club Manager Event Manager Exhibition Manager
Festival Producer Sports Administrator Sports Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Club Manager Event Manager Exhibition Manager Festival Producer Sports Administrator Sports Manager + 3 more

Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $55,680
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food and Beverage Manager Event Manager Club Manager
Hotel Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food and Beverage Manager Event Manager Club Manager Hotel Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager + 2 more
SIS20122

Certificate II in Sport and Recreation
On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Swimming Instructor Pool Lifeguard Sport and Recreation Officer
Gym Receptionist Sports Coach
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Swimming Instructor Pool Lifeguard Sport and Recreation Officer Gym Receptionist Sports Coach + 2 more
SIS50421

Diploma of Outdoor Leadership
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 36 months
$0 - $16,276
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outdoor Recreation Leader Outdoor Activity Instructor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outdoor Recreation Leader Outdoor Activity Instructor
SIS40621

Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Traineeship
4 - 24 months
$0 - $17,543
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outdoor Activity Instructor Outdoor Recreation Leader
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outdoor Activity Instructor Outdoor Recreation Leader
SIS31015

Certificate III in Aquatics and Community Recreation
Blended
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pool Lifeguard Swimming Instructor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pool Lifeguard Swimming Instructor
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What type of course is right for me?

Vocational Education and Training

VET is designed to teach you workplace knowledge and practical learning to ensure you are job-ready in the skills employers need.

VET courses are nationally recognised and delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTO).

  • Job-ready skills
  • Nationally recognised qualification
  • Shorter course durations
  • Lower entry requirements

Higher Education

Higher education is focused on academic and theoretical studies and can lead to a broad range of professional careers.

Higher education courses are nationally recognised and delivered by universities.

 

  • Broad career options
  • Nationally recognised qualification
  • Longer course durations
  • Higher entry requirements

Industry Training

Industry training is designed with direct input from industry experts and employers, ensuring the content is relevant to current job market trends.

Industry courses do not lead to a formal qualification but many offer industry recognised certifications.

  • Specialised skills
  • Industry recognised
  • Shorter course durations
  • Lower entry requirements

Further reading

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6 Interesting careers and how to get started

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What can you do with a Certificate IV in Fitness?

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