- Please note – NHFA is NOT a CRICOS registered provider and CANNOT accept International Student Visa Holders (Subclass 500)
Course Overview
This exciting course is the fitness industry’s entry-level qualification and it provides a thorough education on the human body, and the best & safest techniques for maximising its potential.
With a Certificate III in Fitness you will gain the knowledge, skills and qualification you need to work as a registered Fitness Instructor. This is the fitness industries base qualification and allows you to work with groups. This qualification will then qualify you to gain entry to the Certificate IV in Fitness, which is the qualification that most people enrol into to be able to work in all capacities of the industry.
This dynamic course provides an in-depth understanding of the human body as well providing life-skills that will set you up for a successful and fulfilling fitness career. Most people choose to complete our specialised Combined Certificate III & IV in Fitness Package giving them all the necessary qualifications and skills so that they can take advantage of any opportunity including personal training, which requires the Certificate IV in Fitness qualification.
Campus Locations
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Gym & Fitness Instructor
- Group Exercise Instructor
- Aqua Instructor
What You'll Learn
- Anatomy – the human body, how it functions and what we can do to achieve the best possible results when training
- Exercise Physiology – energy systems, how they work and the impact they have on exercise programming
- Exercise Programming – how to develop exercise programs to achieve maximum results in the shortest possible time
- Nutrition – the basics of food and nourishment, how the body uses energy and what happens to food in the body as it breaks down. This is the base for our Cert IV in Advanced Nutrition.
- Fitness Assessment – fitness tests, monitoring client performance and progress
- Resistance Training – correct techniques for strength training and how these can be effectively communicated to your clients
- Goal Setting – the importance of goal setting and how to set effective and measurable goals
- Communication – how to effectively communicate with different types of clients and ultimately grow a successful PT business
Recognition
Study Method
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Locations
- South Australia
- Adelaide
- Queensland
- Brisbane
- Chermside
- Gold Coast
- Sunshine Coast
- Brisbane
- Victoria
- Melbourne
- New South Wales
- Newcastle
- Sydney
- Parramatta
- Surry Hills
- Western Australia
- Perth
Duration Study Load
- Up to 12 months to complete the full qualification
Delivery
- Face-to-face practical – 7 sessions
- All theory and assessments completed online
Pathways
The Certificate III provides all of the foundations you need to pursue further study in the health and fitness industry, including becoming a fully qualified Personal Trainer.
After acquiring your Cert. III in Fitness, you will have fulfilled the prerequisite to advance to our Cert IV in Fitness course.
About National Health & Fitness Academy
At NHFA, we specialize in empowering future fitness professionals through top-tier education and mentorship. As a leading RTO in Fitness Education, we offer comprehensive Certificate III & IV in Fitness programs, designed to equip you with the skills needed for a successful career in the fitness industry.
Why Choose NHFA?
Expert Instructors: Learn from industry leaders.
Hands-On Training: Practical experience to boost your confidence.
Business Mentorship: Exclusive insights from successful entrepreneurs to kickstart your fitness business.
Our specialised courses are designed to give you all the knowledge, tools and skills to not just help you become successful in the fitness industry, but to give you the life and lifestyle you want.
Imagine earning a great income doing what you love, now you can!
National Health & Fitness Academy is a Registered Training Organization (RTO 31894)
