Study Method Blended, In-class
Locations Adelaide, Chermside, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Newcastle, Parramatta, Perth, Sunshine Coast, Surry Hills, Sydney
Institution National Health & Fitness Academy
Recognition Nationally Recognised Training
Start Date Enrol anytime
  • Please note – NHFA is NOT a CRICOS registered provider and CANNOT accept International Student Visa Holders (Subclass 500)

Course overview

Our Personal Trainer Program is a combined Certificate III and Certificate IV in Fitness course that is simply the very best way to become a fully qualified personal trainer. NHFA is devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, implementation, and to developing leaders in the industry who make a real difference!

We’ve created the ultimate personal training course, which creates the most outstanding trainers, at unbeatable value! We’ve meticulously developed and designed the most superior course in the country. The results speak for themselves with our graduates being the most successful and highly skilled trainers in the industry.

Almost all students choose to complete our specialised Combined Certificate III & IV in Fitness course. This is not only the best way it’s also the most cost efficient, with each course being discounted. This is our signature course and allows our graduates to obtain all the necessary qualifications and skills required to take advantage of any opportunity within the health, fitness and wellness industries.

Job outcomes

  • Personal Trainer
  • Endless opportunities within the health, fitness and wellness industries

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What you'll learn

  • Anatomy – the human body, how it functions and what we can do to achieve the best possible results when training
  • Exercise Physiology – energy systems, how they work and the impact they have on exercise programming
  • Exercise Programming – how to develop exercise programs to achieve maximum results in the shortest possible time
  • Nutrition – the basics of food and nourishment, how the body uses energy and what happens to food in the body as it breaks down. This is the base for our Cert IV in Advanced Nutrition.
  • Fitness Assessment – fitness tests, monitoring client performance and progress
  • Resistance Training – correct techniques for strength training and how these can be effectively communicated to your clients
  • Goal Setting – the importance of goal setting and how to set effective and measurable goals
  • Communication – how to effectively communicate with different types of clients and ultimately grow a successful PT business
  • Advanced Resistance Training – advanced strength training techniques for gaining peak performance results; body weight exercises, resistance training without the use of weights, plyometric and power based exercises
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Programming – how the body converts fat and carbohydrates into energy, how this impacts endurance events, weight loss, toning and size maintenance, the use of heart rate monitors and how these can be used to achieve results
  • Outdoor & Small Group Training – considerations for conducting outdoor and group based training (such as boot camps)
  • Special Populations – know and understand the most common types of lifestyle diseases and how to accommodate these in training programs
  • Advanced Nutrition – qualified guest nutritionists provide expert information on food and nourishment and how these impact weight gain, weight loss and optimal body function
  • Your Personal Training Business – how to begin and rapidly grow your PT business, generating and retaining clients, professional business systems that assist with operations

Recognitions

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study method

  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Locations

  • South Australia
    • Adelaide
  • Queensland
    • Chermside
    • Gold Coast
    • Sunshine Coast
  • Victoria
    • Melbourne
  • New South Wales
    • Newcastle
    • Sydney
      • Parramatta
      • Surry Hills
  • Western Australia
    • Perth

Duration study load

  • Up to 12 months to complete the full qualification

Delivery

  • Face-to-face practical – 13 sessions
  • All theory and assessments completed online

Payment options

  • NHFA offers different payment plans to suit you and your budget

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About National Health & Fitness Academy

At NHFA, we specialize in empowering future fitness professionals through top-tier education and mentorship. As a leading RTO in Fitness Education, we offer comprehensive Certificate III & IV in Fitness programs, designed to equip you with the skills needed for a successful career in the fitness industry.

Why Choose NHFA?

  • Expert Instructors: Learn from industry leaders.
  • Hands-On Training: Practical experience to boost your confidence.
  • Business Mentorship: Exclusive insights from successful entrepreneurs to kickstart your fitness business.

Our specialised courses are designed to give you all the knowledge, tools and skills to not just help you become successful in the fitness industry, but to give you the life and lifestyle you want.

Imagine earning a great income doing what you love, now you can!

National Health & Fitness Academy is a Registered Training Organization (RTO 31894)

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