This Personal Training Course on site in Townsville puts the student into the forefront of this face to face, hands on course with practical, industry relevant education. Delving right into hands on experience in what it means to be a PT, with modern equipment and teachers that understand what it takes. This unparalleled course is designed to give students the best foot first into the industry, learning from instructors with decades of experience.

Our team is In the Industry – for the Industry. All staff at Fitness Institute have experience in the Sport, Wellness, Fitness and Recreation Industry. Even the Directors and Management Team are fully qualified Coaches and Trainers.

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:

Graduate as a Group Exercise Instructor & Gym Instructor
Personal Trainer 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

COURSE OVERVIEW

Join our Face to Face on campus Certificate III in Fitness and Certificate IV in Fitness at Fitness Institute’s Headquarters located in the Townsville Health Hub.

Practical Placements utilising the resources of:

Course content: SIS30321 – Certificate III in Fitness and SIS40221 – Certificate IV in Fitness.

Those who have not completed a Certificate III or higher qualification may be eligible for the Queensland Government’s Certificate 3 Guarantee!

Change your life and the lives of others – call 4771 2791 and speak with our FI Team members.

Fitness Institute is 100% owned and operated in the Sunny ‘Ville’ and we’re proud of it!

REQUIREMENTS

ENTRY 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 (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 079 089 and we can advise our support options including the VIP Support Pack.
There will be a $25 student insurance fee with AUSactive and requirement for USI.

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CERTIFICATE STAGES

PROGRAM STAGES - SIS30321 – Certificate III in Fitness

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

* Required to be completed before entry into the SIS40221 – Certificate IV in Fitness

PROGRAM STAGES - SIS40221 – Certificate IV in Fitness

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

BSBSLS408 – Present, Secure and support sales solutions
BSBSMB401 – Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business
BSBSMB403 – Market the small business
BSBSMB404 – Undertake small business planning

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