Certificate III in Fitness (Gym Instructor)

Open Colleges
4.6
5 reviews
  • The course was challenging and rewarding. The support you receive from fellow students and trainers was remarkable. I loved receiving my results back with my assessment attached showing me my mistakes so I could learn from them.
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  • Great flexibility with my course. I will definitely use Open Colleges again as they are willing to cater to your needs so you finish what you have started.
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  • Was good, the website got a lot better over the 2 years that I was studying. The webinars were excellent, trainers were always supportive.
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Course

Online

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    12 Months

  • Start date

    Different dates available

The Certificate will train you to become a fitness instructor in gyms, community centres and fitness facilities. During your study you will build a strong fitness and wellbeing knowledge base, which will enable you to guide, motivate and instruct gym clients.The course is also a great pathway into the Certificate IV in Fitness, and the dynamic world of personal training. Why study this course?With this Certificate you can work as a professional fitness instructor in gyms, fitness facilities and community facilities.You will learn to provide programs for individualsStudying online means you can fit study around your life, while the Certificate’s work placement lets you practice your skills in a real-world environment.This course involves work placement that currently needs to be undertaken in Australia. More information available in our FAQs

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Location

Start date

Online

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Professional AccreditationUpon graduation you may apply to join Fitness Australia or Physical Activity Australia.Fitness Australia and Physical Activity Australia are the two peak health and fitness industry associations and provide support services for Fitness professionals by aiding registered members attain employment, further their education and keep them informed of the latest Fitness Industry developments.GoXpro free trialOpen Colleges has partnered with goXpro to give students a 30-day free trial of their industry-standard personal training software. Used by professionals across the fitness industry, goXpro is an invaluable resource that gives you 24/7 access to training plans, and helps you efficiently manage, engage, and retain clients. Making use of the trial as you work through your course will give you a broader understanding of the role of a professional Personal Trainer, and how you can effectively manage the everyday administrative tasks that the job involves.

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Reviews

4.6
excellent
  • The course was challenging and rewarding. The support you receive from fellow students and trainers was remarkable. I loved receiving my results back with my assessment attached showing me my mistakes so I could learn from them.
    ← | →
  • Great flexibility with my course. I will definitely use Open Colleges again as they are willing to cater to your needs so you finish what you have started.
    ← | →
  • Was good, the website got a lot better over the 2 years that I was studying. The webinars were excellent, trainers were always supportive.
    ← | →
100%
4.3
fantastic

Course rating

Recommended

Centre rating

Carolyn

4.5
23/01/2018
What I would highlight: The course was challenging and rewarding. The support you receive from fellow students and trainers was remarkable. I loved receiving my results back with my assessment attached showing me my mistakes so I could learn from them.
What could be improved: Nothing
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Joel

4.5
09/01/2018
What I would highlight: Great flexibility with my course. I will definitely use Open Colleges again as they are willing to cater to your needs so you finish what you have started.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Cherie

4.5
15/12/2017
What I would highlight: Was good, the website got a lot better over the 2 years that I was studying. The webinars were excellent, trainers were always supportive.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Tom Colwell

5.0
18/10/2017
What I would highlight: The course was great, with plenty of trainer and fellow-student support via the online. I just got down and applied myself to the assignments.
What could be improved: Nothing
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Anusree

4.5
21/05/2017
What I would highlight: I enjoyed learning with OC and would highly recommend it to my friends.The course was totally informative and will surely help me in gaining employment, as it taught me many skills I previously didn't have.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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This centre's achievements

2018

All courses are up to date

The average rating is higher than 3.7

More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months

This centre has featured on Emagister for 6 years

Subjects

  • Gym Instructor
  • Fitness Instructor
  • Fitness

Course programme

Working in fitness environments
  • Work effectively in sport, fitness and recreation environments
  • Provide quality service
Health screening
  • Provide health screening and fitness orientation
  • Conduct fitness appraisals
Healthy eating
  • Provide healthy eating information
  • Recognise the dangers of providing nutrition advice to clients
  • Support healthy eating through the Eat for Health Program
Managing risk
  • Identify risk and apply risk management processes
  • Participate in work health and safety
Fitness programs
  • Incorporate anatomy and physiology principles into fitness programming
  • Instruct fitness programs
Specific populations
  • Recognise and apply exercise considerations for specific populations
  • Instruct exercise to older clients
Facilities and equipment
  • Maintain sport, fitness and recreation facilities
  • Maintain equipment for activities

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