Personal Training and Fitness Courses Online
Empowering Australians to reach their training and fitness goals is incredibly rewarding. Supporting everyday punters as they try to run faster, jump higher or shed a few extra kilograms can not only have tremendous physical, mental and emotional benefits for clients, but also for you. With the help of these nationally accredited personal training and fitness courses, you'll learn about physical health and physiology, the skills required to develop quality training programs that deliver results, how to screen and monitor newcomers, first aid and more.
With these teachings you'll be able to guide clients from start to finish. Learn how to assess their needs and current fitness levels and prepare them for safe training. Then create exercise programs to help them achieve goals, monitoring them along the way. You'll be able to work as a group exercise instructor, gym instructor, personal trainer and more.
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Job Pathways
Here are some potential career pathways within personal training and fitness. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Popular Personal Training and Fitness Courses
There are 10 courses available for people who want a career in Personal Training and Fitness.
SIS30315
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Group Fitness Instructor
Gym Instructor
The Certificate III in Fitness (SIS30315) is a pathway to working as a fitness instructor at gyms, fitness and recreational centres. Students begin by leaning how to conduct fitness screenings and administer pre-exercise health questionnaires (to keep their clients safe). And follow up with the practical skills necessary for giving exercise instruction to a broad range of clients. Student also learn how to maintaining fitness equipment.
The Certificate III in Fitness (SIS30315) is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package. Learn more.
SIS40215
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Personal Trainer
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.
SIS40215 & 10967NAT
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Personal Trainer
Dietitian
Health Coach
Nutrition Assistant
Weight Loss Consultant
Dietetic Assistant
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.
SIS30115
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Swimming Instructor
Pool Lifeguard
Sports Coach
Sport and Recreation Officer
Gym Receptionist
A Certificate III in Sport and Recreation gives students the skills and knowledge required to work effectively in a sport, recreation or fitness environment. Roles might include maintaining grounds and playing surfaces, providing customer service, housekeeping or administrative assistance. This course is perfect for students seeking careers at fitness centres, sporting grounds or complexes, leisure and aquatic centres and community recreation centres. Learn more.
SIS30315 & SIS40215
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Personal Trainer
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.
SIS50215
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Personal Trainer
Advanced Personal Trainer
Rehabilitation Specialist
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.
SIS40215 & BSB50120
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Personal Trainer
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.
SIS50115
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Gym Manager
Fitness Centre Manager
Sports Development Officer
Sports Facility Manager
Club Manager
Small Business Owner
The Diploma of Sport & Recreation Management is suitable for students seeking careers in the sport and recreation industry in a management or organisational capacity. Graduates could work managing or owning fitness centres, outdoor sporting grounds/complexes, aquatic centres or community recreation centres. Students gain business skills in risk management, creating business relationships and managing staff as well as key industry-specific skills like managing on-site events, co-ordinating facility maintenance, equipment acquisitions and obtaining sponsorship. Learn more.
SIS40215
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Personal Trainer
This course is the complete package, equipping you with the necessary knowledge and competencies required to work as a qualified Personal Trainer. You will start with the entry requirements before launching into the SIS40215 Certificate IV in Fitness.
Learning from real fitness professionals, in real gyms, this course covers the fundamentals of fitness plus an understanding of the latest in healthy eating trends, motivational psychology and the essentials of small business planning. Learn more.
SIS20115
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Sport and Recreation Officer
Pool Lifeguard
Swimming Instructor
Sports Coach
Gym Receptionist
The Certificate II in Sport and Recreation SIS30513 is an entry level qualification, great for students wanting to work at fitness centres, sporting grounds, or recreation centres. With a strong emphasis on safety, students learn how to plan and conduct sport and recreation sessions and then choose their own speciality area; administration, grounds, recreation, retail, coaching, or events.
Note: students must hold a current First Aid Certificate + CPR to enrol in this course.
The Certificate II in Sport and Recreation SIS30513 is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package. Learn more.
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