Accredited courses from leading Australian universities, TAFEs and colleges
Complete Personal Training Course
SIS30321
SIS40221
About the Course
Career Outcome
Fees
About the Course
The SIS30321, SIS40221 Complete Personal Training Course offered by the Australian Institute of Personal Trainers is designed to equip aspiring fitness professionals with the essential skills and knowledge required to excel in the personal training industry. This comprehensive course covers a range of key learning areas, including exercise programming, nutrition, and client assessment, ensuring that participants are well-prepared to meet the diverse needs of their clients. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application, students will gain a solid foundation in fitness principles and effective training techniques.
In addition to core fitness training, the course emphasises the importance of building strong client relationships and understanding the psychological aspects of fitness. Participants will learn how to motivate and support clients in achieving their health and fitness goals, fostering a positive and encouraging environment. The Australian Institute of Personal Trainers is committed to providing a supportive learning experience, enabling students to develop their professional identity and enhance their career prospects in the dynamic field of personal training. Enquire to learn more.
Please note: This is a fee-for-service program, it is not government funded.
What you’ll need
What you’ll need
Education
You will need to have completed year 10, or equivalent. This can be demonstrated by one of the following:
- A qualification at Certificate II level or higher OR
- 2 years of industry experience in a role that requires the use of written documentation and communication.
Minimum Age
You will need to be at least 16 years old. If you are under 18 your enrolment form will need to be signed by a parent or guardian.
Residency Status
You will need to be a permanent Australian resident or equivalent.
Practical Assessment: Please be aware some of your assessments require you to source participants to role-play clients, please work with your mentor to secure the required number.
Working with Children Check
For the work placement, you may need a ‘Working with Children Check Clearance’ issue by the relevant authority in your state or territory.
Before starting the SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness, you need to have completed these units which are part of the SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness:
- HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid* (or a unit that supersedes this unit)
- HLTWHS001 – Participate in workplace health and safety
- SISFFIT032 – Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation
- SISFFIT033 – Complete client fitness assessments
- SISFFIT035 – Plan group exercise sessions
- SISFFIT036 – Instruct group exercise sessions
- SISFFIT040 – Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients
- SISFFIT047 – Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise
- SISFFIT052 – Provide healthy eating information
* This course contains the unit HLTAID011 Provide First Aid which must be completed through an external RTO. AIPT has an agreement in place with Red Cross Australia (RTOID 3605) which allows students to receive training for this unit at a reduced price or you may source your own training provider. Please note that the cost of this external training is not included in your course fee. Upon completion, you will need to submit a copy of your First Aid certificate for AIPT to process a Credit Transfer against this unit of competency on your student record.
Resources required:
For the online part of the course, you may need regular access to:
Computer: Laptop or desktop computer with working speakers or headphone points.
Office Equipment: Printer and scanner to print and upload some of your assessments.
Internet: High-speed internet such as Broadband or ADSL, T1/T2, fibre optic (Dial-up access is not recommended).
Windows: Operating system – Windows 8 or above.
Mobile Phone with video capability or Video Camera: Some assessments in your course will require you to take and submit videos of you undertaking tasks for assessment.
Internet Browser: Google Chrome, Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer 11.
MAC: Operating system – OS X 10.14 Mojave or later.
Software: Flash, Adobe Reader, Microsoft Word (or Open Office which is free to download).
Subject summary
Subject summary
SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness
- SISFFIT032 – Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation
- SISFFIT033 – Complete client fitness assessments
- SISFFIT052 – Provide healthy eating information
- SISFFIT034 – Assess client movement and provide exercise advice
- SISFFIT035 – Plan group exercise sessions
- BSBOPS304 – Deliver and monitor a service to customers
- HLTWHS001 – Participate in workplace health and safety
- SISFFIT036 – Instruct group exercise sessions
- HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid *
- SISFFIT040 – Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients
- SISFFIT047 – Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise
- CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
- SISXFAC002 – Maintain sport, fitness and recreation facilities
- BSBWHS332X – Apply infection prevention and control procedures to own work activities
- BSBPEF301 – Organise personal work priorities
SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness
- SISFFIT049 – Use exercise science principles in fitness instruction
- 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
- SISFFIT045 – Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for adolescent clients
- SISFFIT051 – Establish and maintain professional practice for fitness instruction
- SISFFIT050 – Support exercise behaviour change
- SISFFIT053 – Support healthy eating for individual fitness clients
- SISFFIT034 – Assess client movement and provide exercise advice
- SISFFIT046 – Plan and instruct online exercise sessions
- BSBESB401 – Research and develop business plans
- BSBESB404 – Market new business ventures
- SISXCAI010 – Develop strength and conditioning programs
- SISXCAI009 – Instruct strength and conditioning techniques
- CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
*This course contains the unit HLTAID011 Provide First Aid which must be completed through an external RTO. AIPT has an agreement in place with Red Cross Australia (RTOID 3605) which allows students to receive training for this unit at a reduced price or you may source your own training provider. Please note that the cost of this external training is not included in your course fee.
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