Advanced Personal Trainer

Advanced personal trainers hold private workout sessions with clients to help them achieve their personal fitness goals. These sessions can include everything from working through a routine in the gym or fitness centre to meeting them in a park or other outdoor area for a guided exercise program. You'll create PT training plans based on clients' goals, best interests and ability. These plans will differ if you're a personal trainer for kids, personal trainer for seniors or have another area of expertise.

As an advanced personal trainer, you'll develop appropriate workout programs, have the ability to deliver them safely, answer clients' health and safety questions and also be comfortable with interacting with people on a regular basis. You'll also often hold leadership positions in which you mentor other fitness instructors. Many advanced personal trainers work on flexible schedules and in different locations, providing a level of freedom to run sessions as they see fit.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a advanced personal trainer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
SIS40221

Certificate IV in Fitness

Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $2,390
  • Completed Certificate III in Fitness or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
  • Completed Certificate III in Fitness or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
10967NAT

Diploma of Nutrition

Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIS50122

Diploma of Sport, Aquatics and Recreation Management

Online
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Physical Education and Sport Science

On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Sport Science

On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Sport, Physical and Outdoor Education

On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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