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!
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!
Enter your details here to download our Information Pack and one of our Career Advisors will be in touch to discuss our course.
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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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 Vision Personal Training
Whilst completing your fitness qualifications with the Australian Fitness Academy, selected Vision Personal Training locations across are offering Guaranteed Work Experience for AFA students, helping you get the required Practical Placement as you look to become a Personal Trainer!
Vision approach training as a long-term lifestyle change, not a high-intensity fad with short term impacts. Mindset, knowledge, nutrition, fitness – In that order. Achieving long terms goals calls for a complete approach.
The first Studio was opened in Caringbah in 2001 and the network now spans 58 Studios across Australia and New Zealand.
You will be supported with the best trainers in the fitness industry who are dedicated to helping you achieve sustainable, long term behavioural and lifestyle changes.
Exclusive Partnership Benefits include:
- Course Discounts
- Guaranteed Work Experience
SIS30321 CERTIFICATE III AND SIS40221 CERTIFICATE IV
IN FITNESS COURSE SYLLABUS
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:
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
GRADUATE & ENTER THE INDUSTRY AS A QUALIFIED PT
COMPLETE YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE PLACEMENT
Your gateway to becoming a fitness professional!