Australian Institute of Personal Trainers
SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness + Entry Requirements (Fast-Track Personal Training Course)
This fast-tracked personal training qualification will equip you with the training and skills needed to kick-start a rewarding career in fitness.
Get a head start on a career in fitness with our Fast-Track Personal Training Course which consists of SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness + Entry Requirements.
Becoming qualified as a Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor is made simpler with our Fast-Track Personal Training Course that contains all the knowledge, skills and experience of our PT courses in one place.
Theoretical components will be completed online and will equip you with up-to-date knowledge on anatomy, physiology and nutrition. The face-to-face, practical components of the course can be delivered inside real gyms, mentored by qualified professionals. You will gain valuable, hands-on experience which will put you ahead of the competition when you graduate with a nationally recognised qualification.
Upon qualification, the Fast-Track Personal Training Course will enable you to work as a fully qualified Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor.
Delivery Structure
Studying the Fast-Track Personal Training Course with AIPT is flexible and you can tailor it to suit your needs. The course is broken down into two parts:
Practical
Practical elements of the course can be undertaken in one of three ways:
- Campus Club - Learn in a small group environment inside one of Australia’s leading gyms and be mentored by the best in the business. Undertake 44.5 hours of face-to-face practical learning following a set timetable. Learn inside a leading gym and be mentored by a real fitness professional.
- 1-to-1 Flexible Mentor - You’ll be matched with one of our qualified Personal Trainers who will mentor you inside a real club. Enjoy the flexibility of arranging your own timetable to complete 44.5 hours of face-to-face practical learning with your Mentor. Learn inside a leading gym and be mentored by a real fitness professional.
- Mentor of Your Choice - If you already know a Personal Trainer, we could approve them to be your Mentor to guide you through the practical components of your course. Complete 44.5 hours of face-to-face practical learning at a club of your choice. Your chosen Mentor must be approved by AIPT.
Theoretical
Study the theoretical elements of this course anywhere and anytime through our online learning platform.
- 27 course units to complete.
- Complete 1.5 course unit every month to graduate in 18 months.
Resources Required
For the online part of the course, you may need regular access to:
- Computer: Laptop or desktop computer with working speakers or headphone points.
- Internet: High-speed internet such as Broadband or ADSL, T1/T2, fibre optic (Dial-up access is not recommended).
- Office Equipment: Printer and scanner to print and upload some of your assessments.
- Windows: Operating system – Windows 8 or above.
- Mobile Phone with video capability or Video Camera: Some assessments in your course will require you to take and submit videos of you undertaking tasks for assessment.
- Internet Browser: Google Chrome, Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer 11.
- MAC: Operating system - OS X 10.14 Mojave or later.
- Software: Flash, Adobe Reader, Microsoft Word (or Open Office which is free to download).