Certificate IV Fitness SIS40210

Personal Trainers work in a variety of settings and are largely responsible for the development, implementation and supervision of exercise programs with individual clients or small groups.

Course Outcomes

Personal Trainers conduct screenings of new clients and assess their fitness using a variety of methods to develop training programs to suit their needs. They also teach correct exercise techniques and use an array of exercise equipment to achieve results.

The FIAFitnation Personal Trainer program has been developed to promote the highest level of competence in Personal Training and is regarded as the Gold Standard in the fitness industry. This program is a perfect fit for those students who wish to develop their knowledge and skills in the delivery and instructing of exercise programs in fitness centre settings or outdoor environments for individual clients or small groups.

Study Mode

The Certificate IV in Fitness is offered as flexible delivery and can be completed as campus based delivery with both part time and full time intensives in combination with our world-class online student campus. Students can complete the Certificate IV in Fitness by distance online learning in combination with practical intensive workshops. All students complete a workplace assessment and a practical assessment. Campus based intensives are offered on a regular basis while distance online students can enrol at any time.

Entry Requirements

Certificate III in Fitness (SIS30310) and current Apply First Aid

Recognition of Prior Learning

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Course Structure*

Subject Subject Code
Nutrition and Performance FIT 401
Applied Exercise Science FIT 402
Exercise Programming and Prescription FIT 403
Exercise for Older Adults FIT 404
Personal Training Business Essentials FIT 405

*A selection of subjects include a professional practice component including an assessment workbook.

Competencies Covered

Units of Competency Unit Code
Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business BSBSMB401A
Market the small business BSBSMB403A
Undertake small business planning BSBSMB404A
Work collaboratively with allied health professionals SISFFIT415A
Apply motivational psychology to provide guidance on exercise behaviour and change to meet health and fitness goals SISFFIT416A
Undertake long term exercise planning SISFFIT417A
Undertake appraisals of functional movement SISFFIT418A
Apply exercise science principles to planning exercise SISFFIT419A
Plan and deliver exercise programs to support desired body composition outcomes SISFFIT420A
Plan and deliver personal training SISFFIT421A
Monitor and manage small business operations BSBSMB405A
Develop strength and conditioning programs SISSSTC402A
Operate computing packages ICAU2006B
Manage projects SISXIND406A
Plan and deliver exercise to older clients with managed conditions SISFFIT314A