Personal Trainer Pathway

Open Colleges
4.4
14 reviews
  • Materials were always easy to navigate. I accessed supports services a few times and they were very helpful. The trainers were quick to respond to requests which made the online learning experience much less isolating. Thank you!
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  • I would highly recommend Open Colleges to everyone looking to study online. It was a very pleasant and easy. The staff was always very helpful and answer any questions quickly and with properly. It was a very good experience. Thank you Open Colleges!
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  • I started with OC as I was looking for an learning platform. At this stage of my studies I am pleased with the service provided. Today was my first day minor issues with the open learning platform.
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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    14 Months

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Combining the Statement of Attainment in Fitness and SIS40215 Certificate IV in Fitness, the Personal Trainer Pathway will give you the skills and knowledge you need to start a successful career as a Personal Trainer – even if you have no previous experience in the fitness industry.When you enrol in the Pathway, you’ll begin by studying the Statement of Attainment in Fitness. This course is designed to give you a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of fitness by teaching you about client screenings, providing nutritional advice as a Fitness Professional and developing exercise programs based on client goals. The Statement of Attainment is ideal for people starting out in the industry. You’ll build a strong fitness and wellbeing knowledge base, which will enable you to progress to the next level. The Statement of Attainment in Fitness contains the units of competency required for entry to the SIS40215 Certificate IV in Fitness.You’ll then move onto the SIS40215 Certificate IV in Fitness which will train you to create advanced fitness programs for specific population clients, develop relationships with allied health professionals, work in one on one or Group Personal Training scenarios indoors or outdoors, and successfully run your own personal training business.Why study this course:The beauty of the Personal Trainer Pathway is that you can begin your studies with no experience in the fitness industry and learn from the ground up. When you complete the whole Pathway, you will be qualified to take on clients as a Personal Trainer.Increase your employability as a fitness professional by attaining your Certificate IV in Fitness and expanding on the services you can offer.The knowledge you gain will allow you make a positive impact in your clients’ lives by educating and encouraging them to work towards their fitness goals .You will be able to kick off the course by only enrolling in and paying for the Statement of...

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About this course

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

4.4
fantastic
  • Materials were always easy to navigate. I accessed supports services a few times and they were very helpful. The trainers were quick to respond to requests which made the online learning experience much less isolating. Thank you!
    ← | →
  • I would highly recommend Open Colleges to everyone looking to study online. It was a very pleasant and easy. The staff was always very helpful and answer any questions quickly and with properly. It was a very good experience. Thank you Open Colleges!
    ← | →
  • I started with OC as I was looking for an learning platform. At this stage of my studies I am pleased with the service provided. Today was my first day minor issues with the open learning platform.
    ← | →
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4.3
fantastic

Course rating

Recommended

Centre rating

Noel John

4.5
19/06/2017
What I would highlight: Materials were always easy to navigate. I accessed supports services a few times and they were very helpful. The trainers were quick to respond to requests which made the online learning experience much less isolating. Thank you!
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Mel

5.0
25/05/2017
What I would highlight: I would highly recommend Open Colleges to everyone looking to study online. It was a very pleasant and easy. The staff was always very helpful and answer any questions quickly and with properly. It was a very good experience. Thank you Open Colleges!
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Vince

4.0
23/05/2017
What I would highlight: I started with OC as I was looking for an learning platform. At this stage of my studies I am pleased with the service provided. Today was my first day minor issues with the open learning platform.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Kara

4.5
22/05/2017
What I would highlight: Excellent experience, I was surprised at how much help I was still able to get when needed. My only problem was working away from home a week at a time proved difficult.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Trinity

4.5
21/05/2017
What I would highlight: I studied 2 courses through open colleges, soon to be 3 courses and I have never had a problem, easy to use, staff, teachers and support are great. I always recommend open colleges.
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

  • Trainer
  • Industry
  • Personal Trainer
  • Fitness

Course programme

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

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