Fitness Courses

At the Australian College of Sport and Fitness, we offer fitness programs that are ideal for students who have a strong interest in health, fitness or sport.

Our classes are fun and dynamic. We offer ‘hands on’ learning in real fitness environments, gyms and outdoor parks. Gym entry is included in the program to give students access to the most effective training.

We offer the following courses in Fitness:

Certificate III in Fitness

The Certificate III in Fitness is your first step into the fitness industry. This national qualification allows you to be a ‘fitness instructor’. You will learn to assess, train and supervise clients in fitness centres and gyms.

What do you learn in a Certificate III in Fitness?

The Certificate III in Fitness course will prepare you to:

• Fitness screen and assess new clients
• Monitor a client’s fitness level and development
• Provide fitness training to a single client or group of clients in a supervised and low risk setting
• Provide advice on exercise and exercise equipment
• Perform Administration duties of the fitness centre or gym
• Deliver first aid

Some of the topics you will study include:

• Anatomy and Physiology and the basics of Exercise Science
• Client screening and assessment
• Principles of healthy eating
• Instructing exercise
• Planning exercise
• Exercise for Special Populations clients such as older adults
• First Aid
• Fitness Course Instructor Specialisations

Certificate III in Fitness Qualification Details

For a list of the Units of Competency within the qualification click here

Entry Requirements

The Certificate III in Fitness instruction can be undertaken without prior qualifications.

You should however have a reasonable level of fitness and you must be proficient in English. Experience of gyms and gym equipment  is an advantage, but is not essential.

Job outcomes:

• Fitness Instructor
• Gym Instructor
• Group Exercise Instructor

Certificate IV in Fitness

If you want to be a Personal Trainer, you will need to undertake The Certificate IV in Fitness. This national qualification allows you to train and develop your own clients in an unsupervised setting,

What do you learn in the Certificate IV in Fitness qualification?

The Certificate IV in Fitness qualification prepares you to:

• Plan exercise programs for your clients
• Apply your knowledge of exercise science principles
• Undertake client postural appraisals and other fitness tests
• Undertake functional range of movement and muscle testing
• Develop a broad variety of exercise programs
• Run a small business

Fitness topics that you are likely to cover include:

• Exercise Science
• Advanced Client Screening and assessment procedures
• Planning and developing exercise programs for clients
• Special Populations Clients such as teenagers and children
• Small business planning and marketing

Certificate IV in Fitness Qualifications for Personal Trainers

For a list of the Units of Competency within the qualification click here

Entry Requirements

The Certificate IV in Fitness must be undertaken after attaining the Certificate III in Fitness.

You must also have the appropriate English proficiency as well as reading, writing and numeracy skills for successful completion of this course.

Job Outcomes:

This qualification equips you to be a Personal Trainer.
It provides you with the skills and knowledge to train individual clients on a one-on-one basis. Unlike the Certificate III in Fitness, the Certificate IV in Fitness allows you to operate in unsupervised environments.  Your clients can also include older adults and children.

Persons with this level of qualification  will have the ability to plan, conduct and evaluate exercise training. They will also be able to provide leadership and guidance to clients and other staff and manage business activities.

ALL courses at the College can be combined to create longer program durations.

For more information about our Fitness Courses, please download our Course Brochure.

For details of fitness courses units of competency, please click here.

Diploma of Sport & Recreation Management – Fitness Program

The Diploma of Sport & Recreation Management – Fitness Program is for students who want to gain management skills whilst further enhancing their expertise in the fitness industry.
It comprises 8 modules each with its own set of assessments.

1. Marketing the Sport and Recreation Organisation
2. Business Planning and Operations
3. Legislation and Compliance in the Sport and Recreation Industr
4. Human Resources Management
5. Accounting and Financial Management for the Sport and Recreation Organisation
6. Advanced Personal Training Techniques *
7. Health Promotion*
8. Injury Prevention Management*

* These modules require a current Certificate IV in Fitness as a pre-requisite.

The Fitness Specialist modules are conducted as hands on practical classes which are typically held in a fitness centre or gym environment as the classroom.

For details of fitness courses units of competency, please click here.

University Pathway with Course Credit

Australian College of Sport & Fitness graduates can now gain credit towards their future University qualifications. The College offers two exciting options:

• Bachelor of Sport Management with University of Canberra in Melbourne & Canberra – upto 1 year credit

This is an excellent opportunity for eligible students to extend their studies in the field of health and exercise science and sport management, undertake a higher education qualification and receive both course and financial credit in the process. Visit University Pathway Courses for more information.

Students can choose to package their course with their future University.

Contact us for more details.