FIND A CERTIFIED MENTOR NEAR YOU

TODD BRODIE

Todd is a seasoned Industry Veteran and is well known as a former Professional Athlete as a footballer and dual scholarship holder at the AIS. He is a Level 3 AUSactive Registered Professional with over 20 years industry experience as a Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Trainer. He is the Technogym National Master Trainer and provides training to many hotel gyms and commercial gyms installing Technogym’s latest equipment. Todd is a Strength and Conditioning Coach and has maintained his Level 2 Credential since 2008 and Advanced Pilates Instructor since 2009. He holds additional certifications in Boxing for Fitness and Football Coaching. Todd coordinates the Sydney Personal Trainer Courses for Fitness Institute.

AMANDA SEE

Recently a finalist in the AUSactive Educator of the Year, Amanda strives to be the best trainer possible by always seeking continual professional development. Holding a Diploma of Fitness, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment as well as additional credentials in Stick Fitness, Suspension Training, Aqua and Les Mills Group Fitness. Amanda is a Level 3 AUSactive Registered Professional with over 17 years industry experience and is part of the Sydney team for the Rushcutters Bay and Parramatta PT Courses.

PETE (iFitness Darwin)

Peter holds a Cert III & IV in Fitness, Diploma in Fitness and Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. Peter is a Level 2 AUSactive Registered Professional. Peter holds additional certifications in Metafit, Boxing for Fitness, Business, Kettlebells, VIPR, Nutrition, Aqua Fitness, Children’s Fitness and Older Adults.

CLAIRE OSBORNE

Claire holds a Cert III & IV in Fitness and is a Level 2 AUSactive Registered Professional. Peter holds additional certifications in Metafit, Boxing for Fitness, Children’s Fitness and Older Adults.

ERIK KERSHAW (Ipswich)

After completing his qualifications through Fitness Institute, Erik has successfully engaged in a sole trader business providing a range of fitness services. Through his business, ‘Fit Bodies, Resilient Minds’, Erik partners with local councils and businesses to provide group fitness sessions for residents and staff. He delivers youth fitness programs through local fitness facilities and has partnered with a swim coach to provide fitness training for a competitive youth swim team. Erik also has a number of private PT clients where he provides gym programming, fitness appraisals and nutrition guideline services.

With a solid foundation in the Fitness Institute course material and a proven record of turning qualifications into a successful business, Erik is prepared to assist you in completing your fitness qualification and starting your journey towards a rewarding career in the fitness industry.

NICHOLAS HERING

After completing his Certificate III and IV in Fitness through the Fitness Institute Face to Face course, Nick is now running his own business ‘Rise Up PT’  and doing the things he loves on a daily bases.

“It’s not just about becoming a PT, it’s about becoming an educated PT”

DYLAN YOUNG (Perth)

GIORGIA ANDREOU (Perth)

Completed Certificates III and IV in Fitness with Fitness Institute with a goal of inspiring others with their fitness and improving their lifestyle.

Achieving the goal of starting work in the fitness industry with Jetts is definitely worthy of celebration, but this is not Giorgia’s only achievement of note…On her fitness journey, Giorgia has lost 40 kgs!

PAUL EDLARIN (Goodlife, Taylor’s Lake, Melbourne, VIC)

Paul holds a Certificate III & IV in Fitness and is a Level 3 AUSactive Registered Professional. Paul holds additional certifications in Zuu, Business, Children and Older Adult Training.

LOCHIE CURRAN (Goodlife, South Melbourne, VIC)

Lochie holds a Certificate III & IV in Fitness and a Diploma of Fitness. Lochie holds additional certifications in boxing, circuit training and suspension training.

BILL SCULLY

KRISTINE BEISSNER

ANDREW BEISSNER

Looking for the correct PT certification that will allow you to work in a gym or the health & fitness industry as a fitness professional? Our online personal training course with extra face to face mentor support in Parramatta has been developed to educate those passionate about health & fitness using state of the art equipment, to be leading fitness professionals in the industry.

One of the most common questions we get asked is, “how do I become a personal trainer?” or “which fitness certification is best for me?”

Start your fitness career the right way with our complete personal trainer course including SIS30321 Cert 3 in Fitness & SIS40221 Cert 4 in Fitness, these 2 courses will give you all the required tools and understanding to become the best PT possible.

If you are passionate about fitness and want to get qualified as a personal trainer, our on campus Course will immerse and educate our students, not only into a full health & wellness experience to discover and learn how to fully use the best products, technologies & services for physical exercise, but also support from trainers and assessors that will be devoted to building you up to being the best PT possible and have a clear edge when starting your career in the fitness industry.

At Fitness Institute we believe in making sure all our courses are in depth and ensure that our students gain the most from them, we make sure to include Nutrition for PT’s, Strength & Conditioning, Success in Business & Group Fitness to ensure that our students are the most complete PTs in the industry.

We have specifically designed our courses to give our students the best learning environment possible and to make sure you come out the other end as a confident and reputable fitness professional.

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:

• Qualified as a Group Exercise Instructor and  Fitness Instructor
• Working in a gym, health club or leisure centre
• Delivering exercise classes to a mix of fitness levels and different age groups
• Providing pre-screens, performing fitness appraisals and developing resistance programs for clients
• Learn about the Fitness Industry, how to maintain a gym & customer service
• Providing quality customer service and supervision
• Provide healthy eating guidelines
• Create a professional risk management and infection control process
• Sharpen your sales and service skills
• Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise programs
• Facilitate an inclusion program for people with disability
• Build your very own career development plan

Completing the SIS40221 Certificate IV combined with the Certificate III in Fitness you will be able to graduate as a fully reputable fitness professional:

• Graduate as a fully qualified Personal Trainer
• Integrate exercise science principles into fitness instruction
• Support and motivate clients with behavourial change insights
• Develop exercise programs and healthy eating guidelines for body composition goals
• Develop and evaluate functional, effective, safe and personalised training programs for individuals and groups
• Become an effective communicator and collaborator and developing a strong professional network
• Learn how effectively to work with medical and allied health professionals
• Deliver fitness classes to special populations and teenagers
• Develop the skills to setup a business or contract in the Sport, Fitness and Recreation Industry
• Create effective business and marketing plans
• Implement innovative long term, strength & conditioning programs for recreational and professional sporting goals
• Deliver exercise services in fitness facilities, gyms, leisure, recreation and community centres, client workplaces and homes, as well as outdoor locations.
• Hone e-skills to deliver online training services and communications
• Consider roles in team leadership, supervision, coordination and management
• Mentor, support and guide students, graduates and colleagues with development of fitness industry skills
• Integrate a progressed knowledge of anatomy, physiology and exercise programming into an evidenced based practice
• Employ specialised skills to work confidently and independently

• A small level of familiarity with gyms.
• Desktop or laptop computer (2 screens recommended for study, but not required).
• 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 or videos on smartphones 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.
• If you believe that you may have learning difficulties with this course, please contact Fitenss Institute first on 1300 434 863 and we can advise our support options including the VIP Support Pack.
• FREE student insurance with AUSactive and requirement for USI.