Fitness Courses
Explore leading fitness courses in Australia. Develop the skills to become a personal trainer, fitness instructor, or wellness coach. Begin your journey towards a dynamic and fulfilling career in the fitness industry today.
Explore leading fitness courses in Australia. Develop the skills to become a personal trainer, fitness instructor, or wellness coach. Begin your journey towards a dynamic and fulfilling career in the fitness industry today.
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Start HereOur flexible study options allow you to fit your studies into your busy lifestyle, so you can study when and where suits you.
We equip our students with the best in online and face-to-face education. Plus with our extensive industry network, our students are recognised for their fitness skills before they even graduate.
The Complete Personal Training Course is perfect for getting your fitness career off the ground. You will graduate with not one but TWO nationally recognised qualifications and gain the best of both worlds. Delivered with hands-on, practical learning t...
Launch your new career with the SIS30321– Certificate III in Fitness! This is an entry-level qualification and is the first step in launching your career in the fitness industry. You’ll learn: Principles of anatomy and physiology Health and pre-exercis...
If you are passionate about planning and delivering exercise programs that help clients reach their health and fitness goals, becoming a nationally qualified Group Exercise Instructor and Gym Instructor is for you....
Turn your business acumen and passion for sports into a career with the Diploma of Sport, Aquatics and Recreation Management. If you have a passion for sports and a strong head for business, the SIS50122 Diploma of Sport, Aquatics and Recreation Manage...
If you’re looking to begin your career in the fitness industry, studying the SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness is the perfect qualification to get you started. Gain all the knowledge and skills you need to enter the industry as a Gym Instructor or Gr...
Take the next step in your career and gain the qualification you need to become a Personal Trainer. If you currently work in the fitness industry as a Gym or Group Fitness Instructor, elevate yourself to the next level by studying the SIS40221 Certific...
The SIS30122 Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation will equip you with the tools and knowledge you need to take on operational and customer support positions in the sport or community recreation industry. This hands-on qualification will eq...
The Graduate Certificate in Athlete Wellbeing and Management (GCAWM) provides students with the opportunity to target specific employment opportunities related to the management of athletes and other participants within sport. Target roles include: Hig...
AIPT has the perfect course to start your personal training business and hit the ground running with TWO nationally-recognised fitness qualifications – SIS30321 Certificate III & SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness – and access to The BSB50120 Diplo...
Turn your passion for sport into a career by immersing yourself in a degree that will broaden your theoretical and technical knowledge, so that you are fully equipped fora management role within the sport industry. The Bachelor of Sport Business will d...
Are you passionate about helping people reach their health and fitness goals? Get on the fast-track to becoming qualified as a Personal Trainer with AIPT. Create a career you can take anywhere, and be your own boss Become a Personal Trainer quicker wit...
Whether you want to work in a gym environment or aspire to run your own personal training business, becoming a qualified Personal Trainer is rewarding, giving you the opportunity to help people reach their health and fitness goals....
Passionate about promoting healthy living through physical fitness and nutrition? AIPT has the perfect course package that will qualify you to do both. The Complete Personal Training & Nutrition Course will propel you into your new career with The...
This is Australia’s first Bachelor degree of Football! A unique and specialised degree that equips you with the skills, knowledge, and understanding to prepare for a diverse range of careers in the football industry. This degree explores a range of foo...
The Bachelor of Physical Activity for Health provides an exciting blend of health, sport science, and movement, giving you a springboard into a variety of careers and further study. It is ideal if you wish to pursue a career in health-related fields wi...
The Bachelor of Health Science (Exercise) offers the perfect career path for those looking to enhance their knowledge and skills through further studies in physiotherapy, exercise physiology, and other health professions. You will come to understand ho...
Get a higher education qualification in two years when studying full-time! Based on the Bachelor of Sport Business in terms of content, the Associate Degree of Sport Business offers students the opportunity to get into the workforce quicker or alternat...
The Diploma of Football (Development, Management and Performance) will prepare you with the skills, knowledge and understanding for a range of future career paths in the football industry. In this unique specialised diploma, you will explore a range of...
Turn your love of fitness into a career and get on the fast track to becoming a qualified Personal Trainer. After completing the nine Fitness Fundamental units, you’ll then launch straight into the SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness and complete all th...
The SIS40221 – Certificate IV in Fitness qualifies you to become a Personal Trainer! Studying the Certificate IV in Fitness provides you with real tangible skills to make your passion for fitness your dream career. With no compromise between the practi...
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Start HereAny individual, business or organisation that provides services related to physical health, exercise and body maintenance is considered part of the fitness industry. While gyms, personal trainers and fitness centres are the best-known elements of the industry, it also includes cross-fit, yoga, Pilates, food and supplement companies and even fitness-related equipment and apparel.
Australia’s fitness industry has exploded in recent years and now includes just over 24,000 registered fitness professionals and 1,065 businesses.
The average working week in Australia’s fitness industry is 39.5 hours and while rates of pay vary depending on the role, personal trainers currently earn an average of $62,056 per year. The average age of Australia’s fitness professionals is 39 years old and Victoria has the highest number of fitness instructors per capita, followed by New South Wales and Queensland.
Sports & Fitness courses make getting the training you need easy, with many providers Australia- wide offering a huge range of in-class and online fitness courses.
Certificate level programs are ideal for those new to the industry, covering everything from the foundations of exercise science and nutrition through to exercise planning, instruction and first aid. Many TAFE Certificate programs can be completed in less than six months and are a great pathway into entry-level roles such as gym floor instruction. Some Certificates in Fitness include the Certificate III in Fitness- Gym Instructor, as well as higher-level certifications like the Certificate IV in Fitness specialising in Personal Training. These cover everything you need to know to get a solid start in the industry, and are a great formation to build on higher qualifications.
Those looking to become a personal trainer, step into fitness management roles, or even start their own business, will be well served by a diploma level qualification. Aside from getting a solid foundation in what interests you most, you’ll also develop a wide range of business skills, such as how to manage clients, train staff and market your business effectively. Diplomas in this industry can around a year to complete but are essential in developing a firm knowledge base and create the expertise needed to have a successful career in fitness. While some are conducted in- class, some fitness classes online provide the convenience of studying where you want, but also typically include a work placement in the industry.
If you’d like to play a role in fitness research, science or education, investing in a bachelor degree is a practical move, as this provides you with a fantastic mix science-based theory and real-world practice. A Bachelor of Applied Fitness, for example, will cover everything from human anatomy, nutrition and kinesiology right through to the latest fitness management practices. If you want to focus more on management and coaching, some bachelor degrees offer the chance to specialise in administration. These are great for career prospects in managing your own fitness company or being a high-level coach.
TAFE courses are approved by the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), so whether you’re looking for personal training courses in Melbourne, sport and recreation programs in Sydney, or a fitness course online, your credentials will be widely recognised.
According to Australian Government data, there’ll be as many as 37,200 fitness instructors working across the country in the next three years, so skilled and educated graduates can expect to find plenty of opportunities.
This is especially true for those who are up-to-date on the latest technologies impacting the industry, such as the wide array of fitness apps and smart wearables now available.
To enjoy a successful career in this highly competitive industry, you need to have a passion for health and fitness and be genuinely interested in helping average people achieve their goals.
Clear communication is essential, patience is a must, and having a knack for motivating people will certainly help as you’ll need to strike a good balance between being a hard taskmaster and providing continuous encouragement.
Most of each day will be spent taking your clients through their paces and you’ll need to invest plenty of time staying up to speed on the latest research, techniques and technologies. Staying fit and healthy yourself will also be particularly important, as this will play a big role in convincing others to follow your lead.
If you’re ready to take your fitness skills and knowledge to the next level, you’ve come to the right place, because at tafecourses.com.au you’ll find a huge range of in-class and online fitness courses to choose from.
So, what are you waiting for? Check out the broad range of health, fitness and personal training courses available and choose a course to suit your style and schedule to get you started today!
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