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.
STUDY TO BECOME A PERSONAL TRAINER TODAY!
With over 33 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!
SIS30321 CERTIFICATE III AND SIS40221 CERTIFICATE IV
IN FITNESS COURSE SYLLABUS
WHY STUDY WITH THE AUSTRALIAN FITNESS ACADEMY?
Over 33 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
READY TO GET STARTED? ENQUIRE NOW FOR MORE INFO!
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GET QUALIFIED IN A FIELD YOU’RE PASSIONATE ABOUT!
"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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If you have 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
Anatomy & Physiology
Client Screening & Assessment
Health & Safety
Programming & Instruction
Principles of Nutrition
Customer Service
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 Topics:
Study Online, Or On Campus in Caulfield South
Learn From Experts Within The Fitness Industry
Complete the SIS30321 Certificate III and SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness
Gain all the knowledge and practical skills you need to turn your passion for fitness into a career
Get started with only a $100 deposit
AFA x Goodlife Partnership
Exclusive Benefits include:
- $600 Course Discounts
- 3 Months FREE Membership
- Guaranteed Work Experience
- Guaranteed Phone Interviews
After completing your fitness qualifications with AFA, Goodlife Health Clubs is offering Guaranteed Phone interviews for all AFA graduates, helping you take the step from student to Personal Trainer as you enter the fitness industry!
Goodlife Health Clubs is one of Australia’s largest and most popular health club chains supporting more than 295,000 members to live healthier and more active lifestyles.
With over 85+ convenient locations across Australia, Goodlife makes it easy to find a club close to home or work that is fully equipped to help you reach your health and fitness goals.
Your gateway to becoming a fitness professional!