Course and Program Info
The Institute is the first and largest training provider for the Australian fitness industry, and the Institute's training programs provide the most popular career pathways. With more students studying with the Institute and more graduates starting their career each year, it is obvious why only the Institute can state they are 'first in fitness courses and careers'.
The Institute has pioneered a range of fitness career training programs. Most include:
- Interactive course work with accelerated learning for maximum motivation and completion
- Regular, small and simple assessments throughout the program
- Multiple certification opportunities at a national and international level
- Nationally recognised qualifications through the Australian Quality Training Framework
- The prerequisites for registration with Fitness Australia
Following is a list of the most popular career training programs. Call your regional campus to arrange a chat for a complete list of courses and details.
Master Trainer Program - fast track your personal training career
The Institute's Master Trainer program is the most popular way to become a personal trainer with the most sought after certificate. With input from more fitness experts and industry leaders and links to more career partners, the Master Trainer program has become the most successful training program in the history of the fitness industry, giving our graduates the edge in their personal training career.
You'll learn what you need to become a personal trainer, covering everything a personal trainer needs to start their career, including: the essentials of exercise science, the foundations of fitness conditioning, enhanced communication, five star personal training, health and sport nutrition and so much more. As a graduate of the Institute's Master Trainer program you will leave the Institute energised and empowered to excel.
The Institute's Master Trainer program includes the industry standard and nationally recognised qualifications of Certificate III in Fitness (SRF30206) and Certificate IV in Fitness (SRF40206).
In addition to these standard qualifications you can also strive to become an Institute Certified Master Trainer. This goes beyond the standard requirements and recognises excellence in graduates ready to start their personal training career.
Graduates of the Institute's Master Trainer program also receive the internationally recognised FISAF certificate in Personal Training.
The Institute's Master Trainer Certificate program gears you up to pursue the personal training career you desire with the greatest confidence: work & play in a health club, tour on a cruise ship, train in the great outdoors, or start your own studio. This program is currently available in all regions, just contact your local campus for availability. Executive Master Trainer Program - the first customised fitness & business course in Australia
Recognising the growing demand by people wanting to be their own boss and start their own fitness business, we created the premium Executive Master Trainer program. It is the first program in Australia to combine fitness and business qualifications. It helps our graduates start their own fitness business sooner and accelerates their journey to success.
You'll learn the A to Z of starting your own small fitness business, whether as a PT franchisee, a studio owner or a mobile outdoor trainer. The Executive Master Trainer Program covers everything a new entrepreneur needs to start, run and grow their own business, including: planning for success, the power of promotion, sales mastery, customer communication, financial fundamentals, organising the back office, inspiring a team, dynamic business presentations and building business wealth.
The Institute's unique Executive Master Trainer program includes the following nationally recognised qualifications: Certificate IV in Business (Small Business Management BSB40401), Certificate IV in Business Development (BSB40501) and Diploma of Business (BSB50101). These are delivered in partnership with MAX School of Fitness (21965)
In addition to these qualifications you can also become an Institute Certified Executive Master Trainer. It is the synergy of fitness and business that makes this program so powerful. Becoming certified with the Institute goes beyond the standard qualifications and recognises excellence in graduates ready to start their own fitness business.
This amazing program can be undertaken as a stand-alone for those already with a suitable fitness qualification, or added on to your Master Trainer program for one complete fitness business journey. This new program is scheduled to be available in all regions in 2009. Check your local campus for availability.
Group Fitness Instructor Program - the most entertaining fitness experience
Group exercise has to be one of the most exciting areas in fitness. The passion and the adrenalin buzz generated by leading a group of enthusiastic participants through a fun and effective workout to music are hard to beat. Become a choreographer, an entertainer, a coach and a mentor.
You will learn what you need to become a group fitness instructor, including all the fitness fundamentals, and specialise in: mechanics of music, group communication and control, creating choreography, delivering a dynamic performance and so much more.
The Institute's Group Fitness Instructor Program includes the industry standard and nationally recognised qualifications of Certificate III in Fitness (SRF30206).
Career opportunities abound from the largest health clubs to the smallest community halls, or perhaps instruct at holiday resort!
This fun program can be undertaken as a stand-alone program for those already with a suitable fitness qualification, or add on to your Master Trainer program an additional specialist certificate. Currently available in most regions, just check your local campus for availability.
Aqua Instructor - its simply more fun when you're wet
Aqua is a fast growing section of the fitness industry, particularly with the de-conditioned, sport and therapy markets. Aqua instruction combines the fun of group exercise with the magical properties of water. Right now aqua instructors are highly sort after in the industry with a definite shortage in all regions.
You will learn everything you need to commence your career as an aqua fitness instructor, including all the fitness fundamentals, and specialise in: the mechanics of water, exercise selection, deep and shallow training, communication in the pool environment, how to modify actions and movements to suit a wide range of fitness levels and capabilities.
The Institute's Group Fitness Instructor Program includes the industry standard and nationally recognised qualifications of Certificate III in Fitness (SRF30206).
This rewarding program can be undertaken as a stand-alone program for those already with a suitable fitness qualification, or add to your Master Trainer program an additional specialist certificate. Currently available in most regions, just check your local campus for availability.
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