ONLINE PT COURSE
CERTIFICATE III & IV
IN FITNESS
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COURSE CODE
SIS30321-Cert 3 in Fitness
SIS40221-Cert 4 in Fitness
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DURATION
12 Months
COURSE CODE
SIS30321-Cert 3 in Fitness
SIS40221-Cert 4 in Fitness
DELIVERY
Online
DURATION
12 Months
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Certificate 3 & 4 in Fitness
At the Fitness Institute, we offer the ability to study Certificate 3 & 4 in Fitness online.
It’s a course designed to cater for busy, modern lifestyles without compromising on the quality of teaching.
When you study a Certificate 3 & 4 in Fitness and Personal Training with the Fitness Institute, you’ll be able to undertake self-directed study at your own pace.
The Fitness Institute have optional premium pathways to link you with a certified mentor, providing access to training resources and offering hands-on practical experience to help you get equipped for real-life training scenarios.
The Fitness Institute also offers a range of other fitness courses to help you formalise or expand on your existing skillset.
You can see some of the success stories from our students right here on the Fitness Institute website.
You can also keep up to date with the latest news at the Fitness Institute and developments in the health and fitness industry through our blogs.
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Undertaking a Certificate 3 and 4 in fitness with Fitness Institute can be an excellent way to kickstart a new career in fitness, start a side hustle or simply learn more about best practices in health, wellbeing and exercise.
Completing the SIS30321 – Certificate III in Fitness is your first stepping stone towards a career in the fitness industry. It is perfect if you are looking to become employed or start working as:
- Graduate as a Group Exercise Instructor & Gym Instructor in a gym, health club or leisure centre
- Provide pre-screens & develop resistance programs to clients
- Learn about the Fitness Industry, how to maintain a gym & customer service
Completing the SIS40221 – Certificate IV in Fitness combined with the Certificate III in Fitness you will be able to graduate as a fully reputable fitness professional:
- Graduate as a Personal Trainer
- Develop the skills to set up your own business in the Fitness Industry
- Deliver fitness classes to special populations and teenagers
- Strength & Conditioning programming & coaching
OVERVIEW
CERTIFICATE 3 AND 4 IN FITNESS COURSE OVERVIEW
We have specifically designed our personal trainer courses to give our students the best learning environment along with the best support available possible and to make sure you come out on the other end as a confident and reputable fitness professional.
Our comprehensive online personal trainer course is self-paced, meaning you can structure your learning around your busy life without any assessment deadlines and you can finish as quickly as you like. All learning material and assessments are available to you from the day you’re enrolled – No annoying waiting on assessments to progress through your course.
Combined with being a fully accredited Registered Training Organisation (RTO), our course is nationally and internationally recognised, so you can travel the world and take your qualifications with you!
Students will also be qualified to register as an Exercise Professional with organisations like peak industry body, AUSactive.
Become a Personal Trainer tailoring Fitness & Eat for Health programs that improve a person’s quality of life, an indoor & outdoor Trainer motivating others to move, help keep clients active, support the well-being of older adults, be a Health Club Supervisor, Co-ordinator, Member Support and Customer Service consultant, S&C coach and much much more!
REQUIREMENTS
Course REQUIREMENTS
There are no official entry requirements to the Certificate III in Fitness, however Fitness Institute will require the following for our course:
- A small level of familiarity with gyms.
- Desktop or laptop computer.
- Computer literacy
- Able to process word documents, spreadsheets and presentation files.
- Able to send emails and attach documents or link to web files.
- Able to take pictures and videos on smartphones, edit and upload to the web.
- Year 10 or equivalent completed. Year 11 minimum if in school (note 18 + is recommended).
- Ability to participate in physical activity or work out a suitable plan with your mentor (if injured).
- Commercial gym membership and access to be able to complete your practicals and experience different group fitness classes.
- A mentor with at least a Certificate IV in Fitness and relevant experience (you may use multiple mentors if you like).
- If you believe that you may have learning difficulties with this course, please contact Fitness Institute first on 1300 079 089 and we can advise our support options including the VIP Support Pack.
- AUSactive are now offering free Student Insurance, (if insurance is not currently held), and a requirement for a USI number.
CERTIFICATE STAGES
Certificate III encompasses a range of different considerations for an aspiring Personal Trainer, ranging from training techniques to best practices in businesses.
PROGRAM STAGES - SIS30321 – Certificate III in Fitness
Certificate III encompasses a range of different considerations for an aspiring Personal Trainer, ranging from training techniques to best practices in businesses.
FI 01 – Course Introduction and First Aid
- HLTAID011* – Provide First Aid (to be completed externally)
FI 02 – Work Health and Safety
- HLTWHS001* – Participate in workplace health and safety
- BSBOPS403 – Apply business risk management processes
- BSBWHS332X – Apply infection prevention and control procedures to own work environment
FI 03 – Working in the Industry
- BSBPEF301 – Organise personal work priorities
- SIRXSLS001 – Sell to the retail customer
- BSBOPS304 – Deliver and monitor a service to customers
FI 04 – Anatomy and Physiology
- SISFFIT047* – Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise
FI 05 – The Role of Gym Instructor
- SISFFIT032* – Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation
- SISFFIT033* – Complete client fitness assessments
- SISFFIT052* – Provide healthy eating information
- SISFFIT040* – Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients
- SISXDIS001 – Facilitate inclusion for people with a disability
FI 06 – The Role of Group Fitness Instructor
- SISFFIT035* – Plan group exercise sessions
- SISFFIT036* – Instruct group exercise sessions
PROGRAM STAGES - SIS40221– Certificate IV in Fitness
Certificate IV in Fitness expands on the principles laid down during Certificate III, honing in on a greater range of specifics. It’s intended to offer best practices for training, as well as providing you with the skills to develop a successful PT business.
PT 01 – PT for Specific Populations
- SISFFIT049 – Use exercise science principles in fitness instruction
- SISFFIT050 – Support exercise behaviour change
- SISFFIT051 – Establish and maintain professional practice for fitness instruction
- CHCCOM006 – Establish and manage client relationships
- SISFFIT045 – Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for adolescent clients
- SISFFIT044 – Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for older clients
PT 02 – PT for Body Composition Goals
- SISFFIT041 – Develop personalised exercise programs
- SISFFIT042 – Instruct personalised exercise sessions
- SISFFIT043 – Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for body composition goals
- SISFFIT053 – Support healthy eating for individual fitness clients
PT 03 – PT for Sport, Strength and Conditioning goals
- SISXICT001 – Select and use technology for sport, fitness and recreation work
- SISXCAI009 – Instruct strength and conditioning techniques
- SISXCAI010 – Develop strength and conditioning programs
- SISXCAI005 – Conduct individualised long-term training programs
PT 04 – Fitness Business Success
- BSBESB401 – Research and develop business plans
- BSBESB402 – Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
- BSBESB404 – Market new business ventures
FAQs
How long do I have to complete the course?
You’ll have a generous 12 months to complete the Combo Cert III and Cert IV in Fitness qualifications.
How quickly can I complete the course?
Our course is designed to be flexible and self-paced. We understand that life gets busy and many students are also working full-time while studying. Accordingly, our Certificate 3 and 4 in fitness online course has been designed to accommodate a range of study needs.
Depending on your dedication and prior experience, completion can range from 18 to 50 weeks.
Most full-time working students finish in 20 to 30 weeks with around 8-12 hours of study per week. Part-time working students generally complete the course faster.
Will a Certificate 3 & 4 in Fitness help me start my own business?
Yes. For many people, studying a Certificate 3 & 4 in Fitness online is a key part of striking out on their own and forging a career in the fitness world.
Our course offers insights into the specifics of running your own business, from building client relationships to managing considerations like risk and insurance.
If I'm not experienced in the gym, can I still join the course?
Yes, our course caters to beginners in the gym and some students do this course for their own personal and professional development.
We are passionate about seeing people succeed with their fitness goals as well as creating new fitness professionals.
Accordingly, our Certificate 3 and 4 in Fitness online course is designed to cater to people who are looking to take their own fitness to the next level, too. Many students find they benefit from the structure of the course in developing personal discipline.
How much practical work is required at a fitness facility?
You’ll need to complete approximately 40-45 hours of practical work, with individual sessions typically lasting 30 to 45 minutes each and group sessions 45 to 60 minutes.
Your mentor will guide you, and provide a mix of direct and indirect supervision with feedback for your continual improvement.
We provide access to free student insurance through AusActive for your peace of mind.
What if I can't find a gym and a mentor?
I'm worried that I won't find the motivation to complete my work.
We have created a VIP Support program, that is designed for students to stay on track, get additional support & set weekly or fortnightly goals to finish the course faster.
Sessions are delivered by Google Meet (video conference) with one of our expert trainers.
Do I need to complete the PT Course in sequential order & wait for assessments to be marked before moving on?
While we recommend completing the course in order, you’ll have access to all materials upon enrollment. You can progress to further sections once items are submitted for grading. First aid certification (externally obtained) is required before training any clients.
Do I need a Working With Children Check (WWCC) to complete my PT Course?
You will need a WWCC if working with anyone 17 or younger. If you’re studying Certificate 3 & 4 in fitness in Australia, you can find out more about applying for a Working With Children check in your state on the ACIC website.
However if you can’t obtain a WWCC card, you can complete the course with adult-based scenarios. For more detailed information, please get in touch with the team at Fitness Institute.
How much does the PT course cost?
We offer tailored investment plans to suit your needs:
Axcelerate, Power Investment, VIP Investment, and Mentor Investment plans to suit your level of support required.
You can see our investment plans here.
Do you teach Nutrition in your PT Course?
Our course includes lectures from an Accredited Practicing Dietitian and covers healthy eating strategies within the scope of personal training.
We also offer a free non-accredited Nutrition Course for all students.
What does your PT course specialise in?
Our electives allow graduates to gain career opportunities in gym instruction, group fitness, personal training for specific populations, strength and conditioning and business success.
Some students also opt to study a Certificate 3 and 4 in fitness online to enhance their own personal fitness and wellbeing.
After graduation, do you offer any Professional Development courses?
Yes, we offer Continuing Education Credit (CEC) programs, including Kids Fit and Boxing for Fitness.
The courses we have available allow you to develop your practical training skills and enhance the way you run your business.
You can find a complete range of the courses we have available on our website.
Are there any grants, scholarships or government funding available?
Check out our Government Funding page for potential opportunities.
Are you a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)?
Yes, Fitness Institute has been registered with ASQA since 2009, ensuring compliance and quality.
Is this course Internationally recognised?
Yes, upon completion and registration with AusActive, students can explore international recognition through icreps.org.
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