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SIS30321 CERTIFICATE III AND SIS40221 CERTIFICATE IV IN FITNESS

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 WITH AFA ONLINE

COMPLETE YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE PLACEMENT

GRADUATE & ENTER THE INDUSTRY AS A QUALIFIED PT

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"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

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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

Gain the foundation skills and knowledge you need to turn your passion for fitness into a profession

With over 31 years’ experience, the Australian Fitness Academy is now the leading online 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 31 Years Experience In Fitness Education

Study Online Your Way, On Your Terms

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

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FREE Children’s Movements Course & Exercise Technology Course ($600 Value) - For a short time only

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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
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Offer ends 5:00PM Thursday 31st July 2025