Certificate IV in Fitness (Personal Trainer)

Open Colleges
4.5
2 reviews
  • Open Colleges has been great. I am currently waiting for my final result, even though I finished all of my assessment 4 weeks ago.
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  • Open Colleges provided me with the required level of education to be able to further my career in business. The response time from staff and the usability of the website made it a very enjoyable experience.
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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    14 Months

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Tailored to set you apart from the competition, Open Colleges’ SIS40215 Certificate IV in Fitness will train you to create fitness programs, screen and motivate clients, and successfully run your own Personal Training business. Designed by industry experts to train students in the very latest practices, this advanced qualification immerses you in the fitness world and ensures you are job-ready when you graduate.Why study this course?Built around a fictional gym, the course uses a combination of videos, podcasts and reading materials to guide you through your leaning.Learning materials in the course introduce you to the types of people you will encounter in the industry. This equips you with the skills necessary to communicate and connect with all types of clients and co-workers.The Certificate includes a work placement component which gives you the chance to practice your skills in a real world work environment.This course involves work placement that currently needs to be undertaken in Australia. More information available in our FAQs

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Start date

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Start date

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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

4.5
  • Open Colleges has been great. I am currently waiting for my final result, even though I finished all of my assessment 4 weeks ago.
    ← | →
  • Open Colleges provided me with the required level of education to be able to further my career in business. The response time from staff and the usability of the website made it a very enjoyable experience.
    ← | →
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Yolanda

4.5
28/12/2017
What I would highlight: Open Colleges has been great. I am currently waiting for my final result, even though I finished all of my assessment 4 weeks ago.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Cameron

4.5
19/11/2017
What I would highlight: Open Colleges provided me with the required level of education to be able to further my career in business. The response time from staff and the usability of the website made it a very enjoyable experience.
What could be improved: Nothing
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

  • Trainer
  • Industry
  • Personal Trainer
  • Materials
  • Fitness

Course programme

Healthy eating
  • Recognise the dangers of providing nutrition advice to clients
  • Support healthy eating through the Eat for Health Program
Facilities and equipment
  • Maintain equipment for activities
  • Maintain sport, fitness and recreation facilities
Develop exercise programs
  • Promote functional movement capacity
  • Incorporate exercise science principles into fitness programming
  • Instruct long-term exercise programs
Working with health professionals
  • Collaborate with medical and allied health professionals in a fitness context
IT in fitness
  • Operate application software packages
Instruct Personal Training programs
  • Instruct personal training programs
  • Provide motivation to positively influence exercise behaviour
  • Instruct exercise programs for body composition goals
Personal training
  • Instruct group personal training programs
  • Conduct sustainable work practices in open spaces
Instruct young clients
  • Instruct exercise to young people aged 13 to 17 years
  • Address client needs
Establishing a business
  • Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business
  • Market the small business
Business management
  • Manage small business finances
  • Undertake small business planning

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