Sport, Fitness and Recreation Courses

Personal Trainer Fitness Instructor Gym Instructor Wellness Coach Wellness Coordinator Sport and Recreation Officer Sports Coach Pool Lifeguard Outdoor Recreation Officer Outdoor Adventure Guide

Study areas

Community Recreation

Community recreation courses are ideal for those looking to work in sports, fitness and recreation roles in the community.

Career opportunities Swimming Instructor Pool Lifeguard Sport and Recreation Officer Sports Development Officer Sports Facility Manager Club Manager Community Coach Sports Administrator Sports Manager Sports Event Manager Sports Marketer Sports Coordinator Sports Marketing Manager View all

Fitness

Learn about physical health and physiology, the skills required to develop quality training programs that deliver results, how to screen and monitor n...

Career opportunities Personal Trainer Fitness Instructor Gym Instructor Advanced Personal Trainer Rehabilitation Specialist Gym Receptionist Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager Fitness Studio Manager Yoga Instructor Strength and Conditioning Coach Exercise Physiotherapist Wellness Coach Wellness Coordinator View all

Outdoor Education

Turn your love for the outdoors into a career or advance job prospects with a course in outdoor education.

Career opportunities Outdoor Recreation Officer Hiking Guide Outdoor Adventure Guide Outdoor Activity Instructor Outdoor Recreation Leader View all

Sport Coaching

Specialise in Sport Coaching, where you can inspire and guide athletes in various disciplines, fostering their growth, performance, and passion for th...

Career opportunities Personal Trainer Swimming Instructor Sports Coach Exercise Physiologist High Performance Coach Athlete Sports Scientist Sports Psychologist Sports Analyst Athletic Director Performance Coach Football Coach View all

Popular education and training courses

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
SIS40221

Certificate IV in Fitness
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $4,000
  • Completed Certificate III in Fitness or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
Wellness Coach Advanced Personal Trainer Fitness Instructor
Personal Trainer
+ 1 more
  • Completed Certificate III in Fitness or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
Wellness Coach Advanced Personal Trainer Fitness Instructor Personal Trainer + 1 more
SIS30321 & SIS40221

Dual Certificate III in Fitness & Certificate IV in Fitness
Blended, On Campus, Online
18 - 30 months
$0 - $6,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Health Coach Gym Instructor Personal Trainer
Fitness Instructor Wellness Coach
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Health Coach Gym Instructor Personal Trainer Fitness Instructor Wellness Coach + 2 more
SIS30321

Certificate III in Fitness
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $3,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Coach Sport and Recreation Officer Gym Instructor
Fitness Instructor
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Coach Sport and Recreation Officer Gym Instructor Fitness Instructor + 1 more
CHC43415

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
Blended, On Campus, Online
8 - 12 months
$3,500 - $3,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Program Coordinator Community Support Worker Lifestyle Coordinator
Diversional Therapy Assistant Wellness Coordinator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Program Coordinator Community Support Worker Lifestyle Coordinator Diversional Therapy Assistant Wellness Coordinator + 2 more
SIS30122

Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation
Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outdoor Activity Instructor Pool Lifeguard Sport and Recreation Officer
Outdoor Recreation Officer Outdoor Adventure Guide
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outdoor Activity Instructor Pool Lifeguard Sport and Recreation Officer Outdoor Recreation Officer Outdoor Adventure Guide + 2 more
10967NAT

Diploma of Nutrition
Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Health Consultant Community Nutritionist Wellness Coach
Nutrition Advisor Nutritionist Health Coach Nutrition Assistant Weight Loss Consultant
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Health Consultant Community Nutritionist Wellness Coach Nutrition Advisor Nutritionist Health Coach Nutrition Assistant Weight Loss Consultant + 5 more

Associate Degree of Football (Development, Management and Performance)
Blended, On Campus, Online
2 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Engagement Officer Sports Development Officer Sports Analyst
Football Coach
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Engagement Officer Sports Development Officer Sports Analyst Football Coach + 1 more
SIS50122

Diploma of Sport, Aquatics and Recreation Management
Online
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fitness Centre Manager Event Coordinator Sports Facility Manager
Outdoor Recreation Officer Sports Coordinator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fitness Centre Manager Event Coordinator Sports Facility Manager Outdoor Recreation Officer Sports Coordinator + 2 more
HLTAID011

Provide First Aid
Blended, On Campus
2 - 4 days
$150 - $160
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outdoor Adventure Guide First Aider Pool Lifeguard
Aged Care Worker Disability Support Worker Australian Defence Force Worker Childcare Worker Safety Officer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outdoor Adventure Guide First Aider Pool Lifeguard Aged Care Worker Disability Support Worker Australian Defence Force Worker Childcare Worker Safety Officer + 5 more
11144NAT

Diploma of Leadership Coaching and Mentoring
Online
12 months
$15,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Learning Consultant Learning and Development Manager Performance Coach
Leadership Coach People and Culture Manager Organisational Development Consultant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Learning Consultant Learning and Development Manager Performance Coach Leadership Coach People and Culture Manager Organisational Development Consultant + 3 more
HLTAID015

Provide Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy
On Campus
2 hours
$190
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Emergency Medical Technician Remote Area Nurse Firefighter
Pool Lifeguard Outdoor Adventure Guide Security Officer First Aider
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Emergency Medical Technician Remote Area Nurse Firefighter Pool Lifeguard Outdoor Adventure Guide Security Officer First Aider + 4 more
HLTAID013

Provide First Aid in Remote or Isolated Site
On Campus
9 hours
$350
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outdoor Adventure Guide Tour Guide Australian Defence Force Worker
Remote Area Nurse
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outdoor Adventure Guide Tour Guide Australian Defence Force Worker Remote Area Nurse + 1 more
HLTAID014

Provide Advanced First Aid
On Campus
1 day
$195 - $300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Work Health and Safety Officer First Aider Outdoor Adventure Guide
Aged Care Worker Childcare Worker
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Work Health and Safety Officer First Aider Outdoor Adventure Guide Aged Care Worker Childcare Worker + 2 more

Associate Degree of Sport Business
Blended, On Campus, Online
2 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Event Manager Sports Marketer Sports Facility Manager
Sports Administrator Sports Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Event Manager Sports Marketer Sports Facility Manager Sports Administrator Sports Manager + 2 more

Diploma of Football (Development, Management and Performance)
Blended, On Campus, Online
1 year
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Administrator Performance Analyst Sports Coach
Football Coach Assistant Coach Sports Coordinator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Administrator Performance Analyst Sports Coach Football Coach Assistant Coach Sports Coordinator + 3 more

Bachelor of Football (Development, Management and Performance)
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Scientist Performance Analyst Sports Manager
Sports Development Officer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Scientist Performance Analyst Sports Manager Sports Development Officer + 1 more

Bachelor of Education (Physical and Health Education)
Blended, On Campus, Online
4 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Development Officer Sports Coordinator PDHPE Teacher
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Development Officer Sports Coordinator PDHPE Teacher

Bachelor of Health Science (Exercise)
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
PDHPE Teacher Sports Coordinator Sports Development Officer
Physical Education Teacher
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
PDHPE Teacher Sports Coordinator Sports Development Officer Physical Education Teacher + 1 more

Bachelor of Physical Activity for Health (Pathway to Education)
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Development Officer Community Engagement Officer Sport and Recreation Officer
Wellbeing Coordinator Health Promotion Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Development Officer Community Engagement Officer Sport and Recreation Officer Wellbeing Coordinator Health Promotion Officer + 2 more

Bachelor of Sport Business (Leadership)
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Event Manager Sports Development Officer Sports Facility Manager
Sports Manager Sports Administrator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Event Manager Sports Development Officer Sports Facility Manager Sports Manager Sports Administrator + 2 more
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What type of course is right for me?

Vocational Education and Training

VET is designed to teach you workplace knowledge and practical learning to ensure you are job-ready in the skills employers need.

VET courses are nationally recognised and delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTO).

  • Job-ready skills
  • Nationally recognised qualification
  • Shorter course durations
  • Lower entry requirements

Higher Education

Higher education is focused on academic and theoretical studies and can lead to a broad range of professional careers.

Higher education courses are nationally recognised and delivered by universities.

 

  • Broad career options
  • Nationally recognised qualification
  • Longer course durations
  • Higher entry requirements

Industry Training

Industry training is designed with direct input from industry experts and employers, ensuring the content is relevant to current job market trends.

Industry courses do not lead to a formal qualification but many offer industry recognised certifications.

  • Specialised skills
  • Industry recognised
  • Shorter course durations
  • Lower entry requirements

More about sport, fitness and recreation courses

Have a passion for sports and fitness? Set your career on the right track with an accredited course in sport, fitness and recreation. These qualifications provide the perfect training for a huge range of industry roles, such as fitness instructor, personal trainer, facility manager, community sport coordinator and more.

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