NOTE: AFA is not CRICOS-approved, which means you won’t be able to study this course if you are in Australia on a student visa or are looking to apply for one. For more information about CRICOS-approved courses, click here.
NEW Hybrid PT Course
If you’ve ever thought about a career as a Personal Trainer, there’s never been a better time to join the fitness industry in Australia!
STEPS TO BECOME A PERSONAL TRAINER IN AUSTRALIA
STUDY ON CAMPUS 1 DAY PER WEEK
COMPLETE ONLINE ASSESSMENTS AT HOME
GRADUATE AS A QUALIFIED PT IN AS LITTLE 5 MONTHS
AFA PARTNERING WITH LEADERS IN AUSTRALIAN FITNESS
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Study SIS30321 Certificate III & SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness 1 day per week in a gym local to you
Learn From Experts Within The Fitness Industry
Gain all the skills and knowledge you need to turn your passion for fitness into a profession
Get Your Studies Started With Just A $100 Deposit
Join with a friend, to earn a $100 REFERRAL BONUS for both you and your friend!
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT STARTING YOUR CAREER IN FITNESS
"I’ve always been interested in fitness, I was active and running, so I wanted to pursue it. Life after graduating has been super exciting, I’m getting all the dream jobs I ever wanted.
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Anita Coldrey
AFA Graduate
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
"I’m 42-years-old, I’ve worked in several industries and the decision to study again really plays on your mind. Studying with AFA made it a lot easier, knowing I had all that support.
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Clayton Hutchinson
AFA Graduate
"I was quite overweight when was I younger and I lost 30kg. This course was really good for me to build my confidence up and I got all the knowledge I needed in anatomy and nutrition.
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David Grech
AFA Graduate
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SIS30321 CERTIFICATE III AND SIS40221 CERTIFICATE IV
IN FITNESS COURSE SYLLABUS
Anatomy & Physiology
Client Screening & Assessment
Health & Safety
Programming & Instruction (Gym Programs)
Programming & Instruction (Group Fitness)
Principles of Nutrition
And more...
Supporting Body Composition Goals
Client Relationships & Behaviour Change
Client Movement Assessment
PT for Adolescent & Older Clients
Business Planning & Development
Establishing Yourself as a PT
And more…
Certificate III in Fitness Course Syllabus
Certificate IV in Fitness Course Syllabus
With over 33 years’ experience, the Australian Fitness Academy is now the leading fitness education provider, having helped more than 30,000 students graduate in nationally-accredited fitness qualifications and start a new and exciting career!
WHY STUDY WITH THE AUSTRALIAN FITNESS ACADEMY?
Over 33 Years Experience In Fitness Education
Study Our Hybrid Course, Graduate in as little as 5 months
Learn From Experts Within The Fitness Industry
Get Your Studies Started With Just A $100 Deposit
Flexible Payments Options Available
Access To A Dedicated Student Support Team
No Work Experience, No Video Assessments, No Worries.
Become an Industry-Ready Personal Trainer in as little as 5 months.
FREE Children’s Movements Course & Exercise Technology Course ($600 Value) - For a short time only
OUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Online Marketing For Personal Trainer
This course includes the latest in online marketing strategies, to enable you to build your business in a cost-effective way. Learn about Social Media strategies, website optimisation, and online communication channels, specific to your target market.
$250
Advanced Periodisation Techniques
Going beyond the basic principles of periodisation and exploring the underpinning mechanistic theories of periodisation and how to apply these methods for clients with a variety of health and fitness goals.
$250
Olympic Weightlifting Techniques
Olympic weightlifting exercises involve complex movement patterns. This short course provides technique strategies to gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of a variety of lifts.
$200
Suspension Training
A comprehensive online workshop that uses practical demonstrations to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to plan and deliver a variety of suspension exercises for clients.
$150
Exercise and Pregnancy Training Guidelines
Covering the essentials of training pregnant clients. Including up to date information, relevant to pre and postnatal clients, clarifying many of the misconceptions associated with exercise. The information is current, research-based and supported by experts.
$150
$150
Running for Personal Trainers
Covering running technique, programming and drills and how they can be used to get results for clients with running specific fitness goals.
$150
Fundamentals of Kettlebell Training
This comprehensive online workshop uses practical demonstrations and applications to provide participants with a detailed understanding of fundamental kettlebell exercises.
$150
BONUS: Supplement & Fad Diet Facts
This online workshop highlights the advantages and disadvantages of popular supplements and fad diets and provides the fitness professional with the knowledge to respond to common client questions.
TOTAL VALUE
$1,450
SPECIAL DISCOUNT PRICE
FREE
Exercise & Technology Course
This new-era short course focuses on the emerging role of technology in the fitness industry and how to incorporate virtual sessions into your service offering.
Throughout this interactive course, you’ll gain a broad understanding of the advantages of implementing technologies into your fitness business and how to engage with your clients using digital resources.
In this workshop, you will also learn how to:
- Plan, deliver and evaluate online exercise programs, including the ability to identify the advantages/disadvantages of online exercise methods and assist clients in setting up an effective virtual training area.
- Use social media to generate and engage with an online audience, as well as handle positive and negative feedback across your profiles.
- Conduct a Technology Needs Assessment to identify how and when to update digital resources within your fitness business.
LIMITED OFFER - FREE ACCESS TO COMPLIMENTARY COURSES
Children's Movement Course
With the increasing rates of obesity in children associated with inactivity and poor nutrition, the role of the fitness professional has become crucial. The need for personal trainers with a specialized age specific skillset is in high demand.
This short course includes interactive videos and PowerPoint presentations with an assessment accessed via our Online Learning Portal. It is a Self-paced online course (over 3 months) with a practical professional practice component.
In this workshop, you will also learn:
- The physiology of children (stages of growth)
- Communicating effectively
- The benefits of exercise and healthy nutrition
- Exercise considerations, guidelines and example activities
- Screening and identifying children with special needs
Offer ends 5:00PM Thursday 31st July 2025
ACCESS TO ONLINE COURSE FROM JUNE 25th
Sydney (Integrated Fitness Burwood)Classes start July 24th
Gold Coast (Southern Cross University) Classes start July 25th
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS
DR LUKE DEL VECCHIO (QLD)
JESS ROBB (NSW)
Dr Luke Del Vecchio is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist, sports scientist, educator, and researcher with 20+ years in health, fitness, rehabilitation, and athletic performance. He holds a PhD in Medical and Applied Sciences and has worked in clinical exercise physiology, strength and conditioning for combat and masters athletes, diabetes education, university teaching, and fitness industry education.
He focuses on helping fitness professionals apply evidence-based practice in real-world settings across Australia.
With a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise and Sport Science and experience in the fitness industry since 2016, Jess is passionate about helping people achieve their health and fitness goals through evidence-based training, nutrition, and education.
Over the years, she has worked extensively in both one-on-one personal training and female-only group training. She is also passionate about mentoring and educating the next generation of personal trainers, with a strong focus on raising industry standards.