If you are far from happy with your current job and are fit and healthy, becoming a certified personal trainer might be just the change you need. Imagine the satisfaction that comes with helping others to smash their fitness goals! Let us be clear at this point that the courses you will taking are very challenging, it is definitely not a given that you will pass with flying colours, you will have to apply yourself 100%.
What courses are involved?
There are two courses that can be combined into a single program:
- SIS 30321 Certificate III
- SIS 402021 Certificate IV
The SIS 30321 Certificate III is ideal if you want to be able to:
- Graduate as a gym instructor
- Develop fitness programs for clients
- Learn about the fitness industry and maintain a gym
The SIS 402021 Certificate IV empowers you to:
- Graduate as a certified personal trainer
- Develop the skills to set up a business as a personal trainer
- Deliver fitness classes to all groups
- Create strength and conditioning programs
Google can help you to locate an online personal fitness trainer course from a reputable institution and set the ball rolling for your personal transformation. Make sure that they are government approved and have been established for a few years.
Course details
This is an online study program and you are given a period of 12 months to complete the course, although most people take 20-30 weeks, studying 8-12 hours per week. You are assigned a course mentor, a person who provides all the support and motivation you need to successfully complete the program. You will also learn how to create fitness videos that are interactive.
Global recognition
When you graduate, you are not restricted to working in Australia; the course is globally recognised, allowing you to seek employment abroad should you wish to travel and work at the same time. Many young people work in Australia for a year or two before applying for a position at a 5-star resort in an exotic place. You could, for example, work on contract for 12 months in one location, then relocate to another country for a further 12 months and if you find a set up that you love, stay there.
How to develop a business
As many of the course applicants go on to create their own business, the above course teaches you about marketing, time management and other important aspects of managing a small business. You might prefer to work at a gym until you become more confident and when you feel ready, you can register your new business with the Australian government.
If you have never enjoyed your work, you are in for a surprise; helping people to get fit is great fun and when you have graduated, you will be ready to do something that you love, mentoring your clients to reach their fitness goals.
