Personal Trainer Courses Sydney - DRAFT

Personal Trainer

Courses Sydney

Are you thinking of becoming a personal trainer in Sydney, Australia? You’ve come to the right place. Sydney is one of Australia’s most lucrative markets for personal trainers and fitness instructors.

Whether you want to become a group exercise instructor or a fully qualified personal trainer, Fitness Industry Training has a fitness course designed for your goals and aspirations.

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WHY FiT?

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Become a SYDNEY Personal Trainer with FiT

Our Personal Trainer & Group Fitness Instructor Courses

Help people reach their fitness goals, and equip yourself in the industry as a leading personal trainer while opening up a world of career opportunities with FiT.

Why Train with FiT?

Dynamic Delivery

With advanced online course delivery, plus multiple intakes per month you can learn how and when it suits you.

Live FiT

Our community will help and support you to get ahead in your career long after you leave FiT. You live your life as a FiT graduate.

Expert Trainers

The FiT Team comprises the best fitness professionals the industry has to offer. Every trainer has 5+ years of experience.

Pay Weekly

Our payment options allow you to get stuck into your learning and pay in weekly instalments so that you are never out of pocket.

State of the Sydney Fitness Industry

Personal Trainer Jobs Sydney

Sydney has 2,980 job openings for personal trainers as of November 2023.

Average Personal Trainer Salaries in Sydney

According to Indeed, the average hourly rate for personal trainers in Sydney is $42.07, with an average annual salary of $75,092.

Course Overview

Our Fitness Courses

Certificate III in Fitness

Our Certificate III in Fitness (SIS30321) is a nationally recognised qualification that will give you the skills and knowledge you need to work as a Fitness Instructor, Gym Instructor or Group Exercise Instructor in various fitness settings.

With Fitness Industry Training, you will be learning alongside industry-leading fitness professionals, all with one goal to help you achieve your qualification.

Fitness Career Outcomes:

Be fully qualified as a group exercise instructor and work in gyms and health clubs across Australia with the Certificate III in Fitness. Once you have completed the qualification, you could start any one of these careers:

Insurance requirements stipulate that you will need a SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness to expand your job opportunities in the fitness industry and to establish yourself as a fully qualified personal trainer.

What you will study:

To succeed in the industry and be a successful fitness professional, you need access to advanced fitness education that helps you develop a unique and in-demand skill set to stand out from other graduates. Our course design prepares you to write effective programs and coach your individual fitness clients to achieve impressive results.

The SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness includes 15 units– 11 core units and 4 electives.

Certificate IV in Fitness

If you have already attained a SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness and are ready to take on the world as a qualified personal trainer, then this course is for you.

The Fitness Industry Training SIS40221 Certificate IV will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to competently develop and instruct various exercise programs in fitness centres and outdoor environments.

Our specially-designed program promises to inspire you from start to finish. It offers a blended approach where you will experience the flexibility of self-paced learning and a series of highly professional ‘hands-on’ virtual workshops.

Check out the Fast-Track Certificate IV in Fitness and see how to make your dreams a reality in as little time as required.

Fitness Career Outcomes:

The Certificate IV in Fitness has been designed for our training to be as flexible as possible so that you will be ready to hit the ground running with your new qualification. Once you have completed the qualification, you could start any one of these careers:

What you will study:

Industry-leading personal trainers need a unique and in-demand skill set to stand out from other graduates. Our course design prepares you to write effective programs, complete client fitness assessments, and coach your clients to achieve impressive results.

The SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness includes 17 units — 10 core units and 7 electives.

Click here for a detailed breakdown of the Certificate III in Fitness course structure.

11 Core Units

BSBOPS304

Deliver and monitor a service to customers

BSBPEF301

Recognise and apply exercise consideration for specific populations

HLTAID011

Instruct fitness programs and group exercise sessions

HLTWHS001

Incorporate principles of anatomy and physiology into fitness programming

SISFFIT032

Provide healthy eating information

SISFFIT033

Instruct exercise to older clients

SISFFIT035

Provide quality service

SISFFIT036

Maintain equipment for activities

SISFFIT040

Work effectively in sport, fitness, and recreation environments

SISFFIT047

Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise

SISFFIT052

Provide healthy eating information

4 Elective Units

SISXFAC002

Maintain sports fitness and recreation facilities

CHCDIV001

Work with diverse people

SISXRES002

Educate user groups

SISXIND009

Respond to interpersonal conflict

You must hold a current first aid and CPR certificate to complete the course and meet risk management requirements. We deliver first aid courses regularly throughout the year that are open for all students to attend

See below for a detailed breakdown of the Certificate IV in Fitness course structure.

10 Core Units

CHCCOM006

Establish and manage client relationships

SISFFIT041

Develop personalised exercise programs

SISFFIT042

Instruct personalised exercise sessions

SISFFIT043

Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for body composition goals

SISFFIT044

Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for older clients

SISFFIT049

Use exercise science principles in fitness instruction

SISFFIT050

Support exercise behaviour change

SISFFIT051

Establish and maintain professional practice for fitness instruction

SISFFIT040

Work effectively in sport, fitness, and recreation environments

SISFFIT053

Support healthy eating for individual fitness clients

SISFFIT047

Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise

CHCDIV001

Work with diverse people – elective

SISXCAI009

Instruct strength and conditioning techniques- elective

SISXCAI010

Develop strength and conditioning programs- elective

BSBESB402

Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures- elective

BSBESB401

Research and develop business plans- elective

BSBESB404

Market new business ventures- elective

BSBESB407

Manage finances for new business ventures- elective

To complete the course, you must hold a current first aid and CPR certificate. We deliver first aid courses on a regular schedule throughout the year that are open for all students to attend.

ONLINE PERSONAL

TRAINING COURSES

Online learning offers the convenience and flexibility of studying at your own pace and from the comfort of your home. You can access course materials 24/7 and study whenever it fits into your schedule.

Study your personal trainer course online

Do your theory in our advanced online platform and get hands-on in-person with world-class fitness trainers. We combine interactive learning with practical so you can develop the skills for a successful fitness career.

Supported by Face-to-Face Immersion

Our face-to-face immersion training provides an immersive and hands-on learning experience. Train face-to-face with industry-leading trainers in some of Sydney's best gyms.

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“FiT has the right mix of people – down to earth, very professional, knowledgeable, & understanding & they are so experienced.They make everything fun & easy to learn.”

– Maree, Current Student

Learn More About Our PT Courses

Ready to embark on your personal training career but unsure where to start? Get in touch with one of our Fit Student Advisors and learn everything you need to know about our Online Fitness & PT Courses.

Make your passion your career, the future you will thank you.