Fitness

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Personal Trainer

Personal trainers conduct individual sessions to help clients meet fitness goals, creating tailored workout plans and ensuring safe program delivery.

Avg yearly income $83,980
Skill level Beginner

Fitness Instructor

A Fitness Instructor leads group workouts, helps people of all fitness levels reach goals, demonstrates exercises, and creates an inclusive, motivating environment.

Avg yearly income $71,760
Skill level Beginner

Gym Instructor

Gym instructors teach fitness in individual and group settings, guiding members on equipment use and leading various exercise classes to achieve goals.

Avg yearly income $67,600
Skill level Beginner

Fitness Studio Manager

A Fitness Studio Manager oversees gym operations, supervises staff, manages programs, handles marketing, and ensures compliance with standards.

Avg yearly income $74,984
Skill level Unknown

Rehabilitation Specialist

Rehabilitation Specialists help clients recover from injuries or illnesses by creating tailored fitness plans, often collaborating with other health professionals.

Avg yearly income $99,996
Skill level Unknown

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Strength and Conditioning Coaches develop tailored training programmes to enhance athletes' physical strength and performance across various sports.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Unknown

Gym Receptionist

A Gym Receptionist manages front desk operations by greeting clients, answering inquiries, processing memberships, and providing information on gym activities.

Avg yearly income $54,600
Skill level Unknown

Wellness Coordinator

A Wellness Coordinator manages health programmes in organisations, promoting well-being through workshops and resources for diverse populations.

Avg yearly income $63,492
Skill level Unknown
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in fitness

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
SIS30321 & SIS40221

Dual Certificate III in Fitness & Certificate IV in Fitness
Blended, On Campus, Online
18 - 24 months
$0 - $3,490
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Personal Trainer Gym Instructor Fitness Instructor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Personal Trainer Gym Instructor Fitness Instructor
SIS30321

Certificate III in Fitness
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 months
$0 - $2,390
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fitness Instructor Gym Instructor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fitness Instructor Gym Instructor
SIS30115

Certificate III in Sport and Recreation
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $6,180
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sport and Recreation Officer Gym Receptionist Sports Coach
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sport and Recreation Officer Gym Receptionist Sports Coach
SIS50115

Diploma of Sport and Recreation Management
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Club Manager Small Business Owner Sports Development Officer
Sports Facility Manager Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager Personal Trainer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Club Manager Small Business Owner Sports Development Officer Sports Facility Manager Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager Personal Trainer + 4 more
SIS20122

Certificate II in Sport and Recreation
On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pool Lifeguard Swimming Instructor Sport and Recreation Officer
Gym Receptionist Sports Coach
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pool Lifeguard Swimming Instructor Sport and Recreation Officer Gym Receptionist Sports Coach + 2 more
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.
Personal Trainer Fitness Studio Manager Fitness Instructor
Swimming Instructor Gym Instructor
+ 2 more
  • Completed Certificate III in Fitness or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
Personal Trainer Fitness Studio Manager Fitness Instructor Swimming Instructor Gym Instructor + 2 more
10859NAT

Certificate IV in Weight Management
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nutrition Assistant Health Coach Weight Loss Consultant
Exercise Physiologist Dietetic Assistant Personal Trainer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nutrition Assistant Health Coach Weight Loss Consultant Exercise Physiologist Dietetic Assistant Personal Trainer + 3 more
10932NAT

Certificate IV in Yoga Therapy Teaching
Blended
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Yoga Instructor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Yoga Instructor

Bachelor of Human Nutrition
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $28,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Scientist Health Coach Nutritionist
Public Health Nutritionist Wellness Coordinator Dietitian
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Scientist Health Coach Nutritionist Public Health Nutritionist Wellness Coordinator Dietitian + 3 more

Bachelor of Podiatry
On Campus
3 - 4 years
$0 - $42,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Podiatrist Rehabilitation Specialist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Podiatrist Rehabilitation Specialist

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
On Campus
4 years
$0 - $39,492
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Occupational Therapist Rehabilitation Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Occupational Therapist Rehabilitation Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Bachelor of Education (Health and Physical Education)
On Campus
3 - 4 years
$0 - $25,988
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Physical Education Teacher Health Promotion Officer Sports Coach
Sports Development Officer Wellness Coordinator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Physical Education Teacher Health Promotion Officer Sports Coach Sports Development Officer Wellness Coordinator + 2 more

Bachelor of Science (Physiology)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $123,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Physiologist Research Scientist Medical Scientist
Biomedical Scientist Exercise Physiologist Rehabilitation Specialist Respiratory Therapist
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Physiologist Research Scientist Medical Scientist Biomedical Scientist Exercise Physiologist Rehabilitation Specialist Respiratory Therapist + 4 more

Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$13,416 - $46,977
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Exercise Physiologist Sports Scientist Strength and Conditioning Coach
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Exercise Physiologist Sports Scientist Strength and Conditioning Coach

Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $78,960
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Exercise Physiologist Exercise Scientist Sports Scientist
Strength and Conditioning Coach Performance Analyst Sports Development Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Exercise Physiologist Exercise Scientist Sports Scientist Strength and Conditioning Coach Performance Analyst Sports Development Officer + 3 more

Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Exercise Physiologist Exercise Scientist Strength and Conditioning Coach
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Exercise Physiologist Exercise Scientist Strength and Conditioning Coach

Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology
On Campus, Online
4 years
$0 - $54,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cardiac Scientist Exercise Physiologist Exercise Scientist
Strength and Conditioning Coach Sports Coach
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cardiac Scientist Exercise Physiologist Exercise Scientist Strength and Conditioning Coach Sports Coach + 2 more

Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (Honours)
On Campus
12 months
$9,314 - $15,142
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Scientist Exercise Physiologist Exercise Scientist
Physical Education Teacher Rehabilitation Specialist Sports Nutritionist Strength and Conditioning Coach
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Scientist Exercise Physiologist Exercise Scientist Physical Education Teacher Rehabilitation Specialist Sports Nutritionist Strength and Conditioning Coach + 4 more

Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Honours)
On Campus
4 years
$0 - $40,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Exercise Physiologist Exercise Scientist Strength and Conditioning Coach
Cardiac Scientist Rehabilitation Specialist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Exercise Physiologist Exercise Scientist Strength and Conditioning Coach Cardiac Scientist Rehabilitation Specialist + 2 more

Master of Sports and Exercise Physiotherapy
Blended, Online
18 - 24 months
$34,452 - $47,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Exercise Physiotherapist Sports Physiotherapist Exercise Physiologist
Rehabilitation Specialist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Exercise Physiotherapist Sports Physiotherapist Exercise Physiologist Rehabilitation Specialist + 1 more
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