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Your fitness career starts here as a Personal Trainer!

Study fitness online! This SIS40215 Certificate IV in Fitness course will teach you how to design, deliver, assess and evaluate a variety of individualised exercise programs, including older adults. The course will also teach you how to incorporate a diverse range of personal training equipment, how to train clients in various environments (indoor/outdoor), and design training programs for specific populations e.g. functional training.

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You will also gain access and learn about the latest, cutting edge research on how to best deliver lifestyle planning and behaviour modification strategies. You will also learn the fundamentals of operating and marketing a personal training studio and how to help motivate your clients to accomplish their fitness goals.

The AC Personal Trainer Course has been developed to promote a high level of skill and will prepare you to work in any personal training setting with confidence. This course has been developed by the most sought after and experienced fitness educationalists in Australia (see our academic faculty).

The AC SIS40215 Certificate IV in Fitness can be completed online* via our unique online learning portal CREATINE, which includes our online fitness centre - open 24/7.

*All students will complete a Skills Based Professional Practice (PP) and a Practical Workshops (PW) program.

Professional Recognition

AC graduates may apply for registration and insurance with the Fitness Australia Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) as a Personal Trainer and also gain International recognition. Fitness Australia’s REPs provides assurance and confidence to consumers, employers and health professionals that all registered exercise professionals are qualified and have the knowledge, skills and competence to perform specific roles.

Course summary

Course code

SIS40215

Qualification gained

Certificate IV in Fitness

Nationally recognised

Study mode

Flexible delivery (including online with some projects / activities and/or skills-based training)

Course fees

Pay up-front, pay by installment or completely customise your own payment plan here.

Employers, ask about our group/corporate rates and traineeship availability.

No 20% VET-FEE loan fee

Flexible duration

Up to 18 months

Study load

Self-paced

Start date

Start anytime

Assessment method

Multiple choice, true/false exams, essay questions, case studies, skills based program - professional practice manual, online fitness centre – simulated learning, practical sessions – practical workshop manual and video assessment, provide advanced first aid

Career opportunities

Personal Trainer

Course units

For this course you have 3 modules (20 units of competency) to complete:

Anatomy and Physiology (5 units)
Working in the Industry (5 units)
Exercise Prescription (10 units)*
You will also have access to the: Online Fitness Centre (OFC).

During your course you will complete a Professional Practice Manual and a Practical Workshops Manual that you will receive on completion of unit 16.

SISFFIT019

Incorporate Exercise Science Principles into Fitness Programming

SISFFIT020

Instruct Exercise Programs for Body Composition Goals

SISFFIT018

Promote Functional Movement Capacity

SISFFIT025

Recognise the Dangers of Providing Nutrition Advice to Clients

SISFFIT026

Support Healthy Eating through the Eat for Health Program

BSBSMB404

Undertake Small Business Planning

BSBSMB401

Establish Legal and Risk Management Requirements of Small Business

BSBSMB403

Market the Small Business

BSBSMB406

Manage Small Business Finances

SISXRES001

Conduct Sustainable Work Practices in Open Spaces

SISFFIT021

Instruct Personal Training Programs

SISFFIT023

Instruct Group Personal Training Programs

SISSSTC301A

Instruct Strength and Conditioning Techniques*

SISFFIT024

Instruct Endurance Programs

SISFFIT017

Instruct Long-Term Exercise Programs

SISFFIT013

Instruct Exercise to Young People aged 13 to 17 years

SISFFIT016

Provide Motivation to Positively Influence Exercise Behaviour*

SISFFIT015

Collaborate with Medical and Allied Health Professionals in a Fitness Context

SISFFIT002

Recognise and Apply Exercise Considerations for Specific Populations*

SISFFIT014

Instruct Exercise to Older Clients*

You will need to undertake the first aid course units externally, in your area and submit a copy of your certification to the College.

* = Credit transfer for those students who have completed the AC Certificate III in Fitness (SIS30315).

Entry requirements

Access to a computer with word processing, PDF reader capabilities and an internet connection
Access to a mobile device with the ability to produce MP4 or MOV video files and that has compression software
A good command of written English
Ability to allocate appropriate study hours per week

If you have these essential requirements, then you can get started immediately.

Qualification pathways

Complete the required training and the assessment requirements
Have you studied a related course? Apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Are you currently working in a related industry? Apply for Recognition of Current Competency (RCC)

Student reviews

“Well established program and friendly staff. Classes were fun and interactive, really got into it."

Joe

"I really enjoyed the practical components. Working with people for the practical was a good experience."

Rory Kinlay

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