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Personal Training

Fitnation has a wide range of specialist certificate and short courses to help personal trainers and gym instructors cater to niche markets.

Available Courses

  1. 100 Indoor PT Activities and Drills

    Variety is a core ingredient in keeping clients motivated and achieving results, in this seminar uncover information and knowledge that will assist in keeping indoor group or personal training sessions fresh and challenging. The course includes guidelines for activities to develop: strength, power, muscular endurance, coordination, and agility.

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    • Campus
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  2. Advanced Boxing for PTs

    Following on from the Boxing Training for PTs workshop, this course incorporates more advanced punch combinations and drills suitable for participants with some experience in boxing training. Get those boxing gloves ready as practical participation in a range of advanced boxing drills, is a must.

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    • Campus
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  3. Advanced Pilates Floor Exercises

    A continuation on from Pilates Floor Exercises, acquire a range of floor exercises targeted towards Personal Training clients who can complete the basic Pilates floor exercise competently and possess a good base strength. These clinical Pilates floor exercises further develop core strength and control.

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    • Online
    • Correspondence
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  4. Advanced Resistance Training Exercise Technique

    Improve your knowledge in the technique of more advanced resistance training exercises commonly prescribed by personal trainers in fitness centres for clients who have a good training base and a good level of experience.

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    • Online
    • Correspondence
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  5. Boxing Training for PTs

    After this workshop personal trainers will be equipped with information and knowledge to assist them in developing exercise programs that incorporate boxing training techniques.

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    • Campus
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  6. Conducting Outdoor PT Sessions

    For those considering taking outdoor group or personal training sessions, this course provides the information and knowledge to assist address all the required considerations.

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    • Campus
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  7. Fitness Evaluation Techniques

    Observe demonstrations and participate in a range of fitness assessments that are commonly conducted within the fitness industry.

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    • Online
    • Correspondence
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  8. Flexibility & Stretches for Whole Body

    Stretching should play a part in most exercise programs; the aim of this course is to provide fitness instructors & personal trainers with an overview of the techniques used for a wide range of flexibility exercises for the whole body

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    • Online
    • Correspondence
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  9. Functional Training - Sports Conditioning Level 2

    Personal trainers will be given an understanding of movement patterns to develop functional strength specific to sports. The course includes guidelines for sports conditioning using a periodical approach and is applicable for trainers who work with athletes and performance-focused clients.

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    • Online
    • Campus
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  10. Functional Training - Strength Training Level 1

    The aim of this course is to provide personal trainers with an understanding of functional movement patterns and how they can be incorporated into a strength program. The course includes an extensive exercise library designed to challenge clients who have already developed a good strength base.

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    • Online
    • Campus
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  11. Functional Training and Advanced Core Conditioning

    Discover a range of functional exercises designed to develop core strength and stability. The course includes a range of full body exercises performed using different equipment and surfaces to increase the instability of the movement.

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    • Online
    • Correspondence
    • Campus
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  12. Gymsticks for PTs

    This is your chance to be familiarized with using the Gymstick in your Personal Training sessions. A wide range of exercises and workouts will be presented in this hands-on seminar.

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    • Campus
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  13. Operating a Successful PT Business

    A very important part of working within the fitness industry is developing sharp business and marketing skills to optimise your business success. This course provides an overview of important management and professional skills that personal trainers should practice

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    • Online
    • Correspondence
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  14. Pilates Fitness Certificate

    Gain the skills and knowledge to provide clients with exercise programs incorporating Pilates techniques. The course includes a description of exercises, instructional techniques and safety considerations

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    • Online
    • Correspondence
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  15. Pilates Floor Exercises

    Be presented with a complete spectrum of clinical Pilates floor exercises for core strength development and control

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    • Online
    • Correspondence
    • Campus
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  16. Pilates on the Swissball

    A continuation of the Pilates and Advanced Pilates Floor Exercises courses, this workshop adds the Swissball to Pilates exercise prescription, providing a new dimension to training programs. This will motivate your Personal Training clients to try new and varied exercise regimes.

    Delivery method

    • Online
    • Correspondence
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  17. Power and Speed Training

    Develop power and speed programs for group or personal training, utilizing information and techniques in this course.

    Delivery method

    • Online
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  18. Small Business Development Course

    Personal Trainers can acquire important knowledge and skills to start their own personal training business with this informative online course.

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    • Online
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  19. Swissball Exercises for Conditioning & Core Stability

    There are a range of exercises that can be performed by your general personal training client to develop core strength and stability, which will be covered in this course.

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    • Online
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  20. Swissball Instructor’s Certificate

    For those working in the fitness industry this course provides the skills and knowledge to deliver exercise programs for personal training clients using Swissballs. It includes a description of exercises, instructional techniques and safety considerations.

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    • Online
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  21. Weights on the Swissball

    Designed to follow on from Swissball Exercises for Conditioning & Core Stability, this course features resistance training exercises for experienced and conditioned personal training clients using the Swissball.

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    • Online
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  22. Yoga for PTs

    Yoga for Personal Trainers is a wellness-based training program designed to enhance the skills of personal trainers, group fitness instructors, strength & conditioning specialists, body therapists and similar. The goal is to expand the repertoire of exercises to help clients experience a highly skilled, well-rounded service.

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    • Online
    • Correspondence
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Testimonials

  • Skye (July 2010)

    I am very glad I chose Fitnation to complete my Cert IV qualification.  The flexibility and professional approach by Fitnation has equipped me well to start working as a PT.  Thanks!

  • 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!!

  • Linda (Oct 2008)

    Very helpful whenever I needed advice.  I have recommended Fitnation to many of my employees for further education.