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Gym Instructor Course -
Structure

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  1. Complete Stage One

    Written Assessment

    Theory Test

  2. Complete Stage Two

    Written Assessment

    20 Hour Work Placement (to practice fitness testing and exercise instruction skills)

    Attend optional Practical Clinic Training Session

    Practical Assessment of Client Screening and Exercise Instruction (completed on campus or by video)

  3. Complete Stage Three

    Written Assessment

    Practical Assessment of Training for Client with Specific Needs (completed on campus or by video)

  4. First aid

    Can be completed at any time but is required prior to issue of certificates and registration

    Must be Level 2 First Aid or equivalent or above

  5. Register

    Students will need to have well developed reading and writing skills to complete the course.

    To apply for registration, students will need to either:

    • Complete the Certificate III in Fitness; or
    • Apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) if you feel your past studies or employment experience matches the learning outcomes of the units of
      competency. Please contact us for an RPL application form prior to
      enrolment or download from our website. 
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Testimonials

  • Samantha (July 2009)

    Thank you for the very inspiring course presenters.  The course surpassed my expectations.  I especially appreciated the on-call exam support.  I now have an awesome new qualification, new enthusiasm for health and fitness and a new way to help others and earn an income.  Fabulous!!

  • Sofie (May 2010)

    I loved the flexibility of the course and requirements.  The presenters were top notch!  Wayne Rodgers and Carolyn Preiss I found to be exceptional.  Fitnation staff were always friendly and helpful on the phone and in person.

  • Brendan (March 2009)

    I recently completed the CertIII/IV in Fitness with Fitnation and found the course extremely interesting, in depth and relevant. I would just like to pass on my thanks and appreciation to the Fitnation team for a most outstanding level of service and help. Your responses were always prompt and accurate. This was also the case for any assessments.  As such, I feel highly confident to train and give advice to people seeking physical fitness.