Course Overview & Outline
This qualification provides a pathway to work as a Fitness Instructor in settings such as fitness facilities, gyms, and leisure and community centres. Students gain the entry-level skills required of a Fitness Professional (Group Exercise Instructor or Gym Fitness Instructor).
Students deliver programs within their school community including:
- Community fitness programs
- Strength and conditioning for athletes and teams
- 1-on-1 and group fitness sessions with male adults, female adults and older adult clients
This program also includes the following:
- The nationally recognised First Aid competency – HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
- Community Coaching – Essential Skills Course (non-accredited), issued by Australian Sports Commission
- A range of career pathway options including pathway into SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness; or SIS50321 Diploma of Sport – These qualifications offered by another RTO
- Successful completion of the Certificate III in Fitness may contribute towards a student’s Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR)
A Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Screening process is undertaken at the time of initial enrolment (or earlier) to ensure students have the capacity to effectively engage with the content and to identify support measures as required.