Australian Fitness Academy has been delivering fitness qualifications for over 32 years. Over this time we have discovered how students prefer to study and how to effectively integrate study into people’s lifestyles (through offering online and face-to-face courses), whilst not compromising on the standards of our courses. Our qualifications are nationally recognised, you can study from anywhere in Australia, or the world, and extensive student support services are in place to support you through your course and into a rewarding career in the fitness industry.
AFA also specialises in Professional Development courses for the fitness industry. The Professional Development courses and short workshops aim to ensure fitness professionals continue enhancing their personal training skills, keep their knowledge up-to-date and gain valuable professional development credits to go towards their industry registration.
AFA has established a wide network of industry partners from across the fitness and wellness sector, connecting graduates to genuine employment outcomes through work placement and referral pathways.
Gain all the knowledge and skills you need to enter the industry as a Gym Instructor or Group Exercise Instructor and start working in a field you are passionate about.
If you’re looking to begin your career in the fitness industry, studying the SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness is the perfect qualification to get you started.
This qualification will teach you how to conduct health and fitness assessments on clients and use the information to develop tailored fitness programs to achieve their goals.
You will also learn how to analyse movement to enable you to assist gym members with correct technique and equipment usage, as well as the ability to develop and instruct Group Fitness classes.
This qualification is a great stepping stone toward studying the SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness and taking the next step to become a Personal Trainer.
Learn moreJoin the fitness industry as a Personal Trainer and turn your love for fitness into a rewarding career by graduating in both the SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness & SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness. This dual qualification program equips you with both the foundational and advanced skills necessary to thrive in the ever-growing fitness industry.
Completing both the Certificate III and IV ensures you’ll be highly competitive, with the knowledge to work across a range of fitness roles and the expertise to build a successful career as a Personal Trainer. Enjoy the flexibility of being your own boss and feel the satisfaction of knowing you are making a difference in people’s lives.
By combining these qualifications, you’ll gain:
Start your fitness journey today and take the first step toward a fulfilling and rewarding career.
Payment Options:
Our payment plans start from as little as $50/week, and after paying an initial deposit of $100, you can delay your payments for up to 4 weeks.
They are completely interest-free payment plans available to all applicants.
You can also spread out your payments across the lifetime of your studies with 0% interest.
Government Funding:
Government funding is only available to students located in QLD. The government subsidy is only available on Certificate III in Fitness.
To be eligible you must be a Queensland resident and not hold any qualifications that are equal to, or higher, than a Certificate III level.
Work Placement:
Practical Placement is an integral component of our qualifications. It is completed in an approved fitness centre/PT studio and is supervised by a qualified personal trainer in the capacity of your mentor.
Students must complete:
AFA is also partnered with 2XU, the industry leader in sports performance clothing, and once your placement gets underway, we will provide you with a custom uniform so you can look the part while completing your Practical Placement.
Learn moreTake the next step in your career and gain the qualification you need to become a Personal Trainer.
If you currently work in the fitness industry as a Gym or Group Fitness Instructor, elevate yourself to the next level by studying the SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness to become a Personal Trainer.
By gaining a higher qualification in fitness, you will open up an array of career opportunities both in Australia and internationally.
The Certificate IV in Fitness builds on your existing knowledge and skills and covers more advanced methods of programming including one-on-one and group PT, functional movement analysis, programming for body composition and specific client groups, marketing and business, and much more.
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