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What is the easiest fitness certification to get?
Want a career in fitness but don’t want to commit to a lengthy, full-time degree? Maybe you want to kickstart your career in the fastest way possible? Or maybe you’ve got other things on your plate and want something simple, quick, and flexible. Whatever your reason, there are plenty of ways to reach your fitness career goals.
What’s the minimum fitness certification I need?
In Australia, the minimum qualifications needed for a career in fitness is a Certificate III in Fitness. The minimum degree you will need may also depend on the specific field you are interested in, or the specific requirements of an organisation.
The Certificate III in Fitness will give you the knowledge and experienced needed for an entry-level role in the fitness industry.
The Certificate IV in Fitness will give you the specialist knowledge and experienced needed to become a personal trainer.
But if you want to save time and kickstart your career, you can do both courses at once through the Fast Track Certificate IV in Fitness.
What will I learn in my PT course?
While each degree will vary in its content, all will give you vital knowledge and exciting new insight and skills to help you on your fitness journey.
In the Fast Track Certificate IV in Fitness, you will learn the knowledge and skills needed to:
- Instruct exercise to a variety of ages and demographics, including young people, adults, and elderly people
- Develop and maintain professional practice for fitness instruction
- Assess clients’ physical movement and provide exercise advice
- Plan and instruct group exercise sessions
- Encourage and support healthy eating for clients
- Establish legal and risk management requirements for new business projects
- Research and develop business plans
- Develop and instruct personalised fitness programs for adolescent clients
- Develop and instruct strength and conditioning programs
What career outcomes will my PT course lead to?
The Certificate III in Fitness will provide you with the knowledge and experience needed for an entry-level role in the fitness industry, including:
- Group exercise instructor
- Gym instructor
The Certificate IV in Fitness will give you the skills and knowledge needed for more specialised roles and personal training roles, including:
- A personal trainer as part of a gym, fitness facility, leisure centre, or franchised business
- Personal trainer in your own gym-based or outdoor fitness business
But to save time and gain career opportunities in a wider range of fields, the Fast Track Certificate IV in Fitness will give you the skills and knowledge needed to:
- Become a personal trainer, in both gyms and fitness facilities as well as one-on-one with clients
- Start your own personal training business
- Become a group exercise instructor in fitness facilities, gyms, leisure centres, community centres, and outdoors
Interested in getting started in your fitness career? Find more information, including what course is best for you, at The Australian College of Fitness and Personal Training at acfpt.com.au
Australian College of Fitness and Personal Training
PO BOX 15367, CITY EAST QLD 4002Registered Training Organisation Number: 45361
