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Fitness Courses
Certificate III in Fitness - Gym Instructor
This is the entry point qualification to work in the Fitness Industry. Cert III (Fitness Instructor) qualifies you to work in the industry as a gym instructor (in gyms, leisure centres and community health centres).
This equips you to conduct fitness assessments, create individualised gym programs, and conduct instruction on a one to one or group basis. Today most gym instructors complete Certificate IV as well, giving them a host of career options.
By doing Cert III with PT Academy, you will be taught by the top 25 educators in the World. This will give you the best start possible for your new career.
The course is broken into three parts:
Section 1: Underpinning knowledge:
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Exercise Physiology
- Biomechanics
- Nutrition
Section 2: Applied knowledge:
- Fitness Assessment Techniques
- Program Design
- Exercise Prescription and Instruction
Section 3: First Aid
- To gain registration and insurance as a Fitness Instructor you need to complete a Workcover approved Senior First aid Certificate. PTA has a list of recommended suppliers
Certificate III (SRF30206) Units of Competency:
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SRF30206 Certificate III in Fitness |
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| Code | Title | Unit Type |
| BSBCMN302A | Organise personal work priorities and development | Core |
| BSBFLM303A | Contribute to effective workplace relations | Core |
| ICAITU006C | Operate computing packages | Core |
| SRXFAD002A | Provide advanced first aid response | Core |
| SRXGCS004A | Meet client needs and expectations | Core |
| SRXGCST03A | Process client complaints | Core |
| SRXINU002A | Apply sport and recreation law | Core |
| SRXOHS001B | Follow defined OH&S policy and procedures | Core |
| SRXRIK001A | Undertake risk analysis of activities | Core |
| SRFFIT001B | Provide orientation to clients prior to undertaking a fitness program | Stream |
| SRFFIT003B | Undertake client induction and screening | Stream |
| SRFFIT004B | Develop basic fitness programs | Stream |
| SRFFIT005B | Apply basic exercise science to exercise instruction | Stream |
| SRFFIT006B | Use and maintain core fitness industry equipment | Stream |
| SRFFIT014A | Provide advice to clients on the application of basic anatomy and physiology to fitness programs | Stream |
| SRFFIT015A | Provide nutrition advice to clients in accordance with recommended guidelines | Stream |
| SRXGRO003A | Provide leadership to groups | Stream |
| SRFGYM001B | Instruct fitness activity skills to a client using fitness equipment | Stream |
| SRFSPP002A | Develop and apply an awareness of specific populations to exercise delivery | Stream |
| SRFGYM002B | Customise gym instructional skills to include specific areas of expertise current in the fitness industry | Specialisation |
| HLTCOM4A | Communicate effectively with clients/patients | Elective |
| SRFETP001A | Plan and instruct an endurance training program | Elective |
| SRXGRO001A | Facilitate a Group | Elective |
| SRXGRO002A | Deal with Conflict Elective | Elective |
The Certificate III is a prerequisite for registration as a Gym Instructor. You have three choices in how you would like to study:
- Fully online (available to purchase online)
- Online with face to face practical training (available to purchase online)
- Intensive course (not available to purchase online. Please contact our Course Advisor)
The fully online version of the course is delivered through a combination of multimedia lectures including full audio, text and broadcast quality video and a significant amount of home study. Or your can chose the optional face to face practical training for both part time and full time courses (additional costs apply). Dates can be found on our What’s New page and additional information is available by contacting a Course Advisor who will be happy to assist you.
| Option 1: | Fully Online | please contact a Course Advisor |
| Option 2: | Inclusive of face to face days | please contact a Course Advisor |
| Option 3: | Intensive course | please contact a Course Advisor |
Payment plans are available on request. Please speak to one of our course advisors for further details.
A discount is available for enrolling for both Cert III and Cert IV at the same time. For details please phone 1300 556 540 or email our course advisors.
One competency area (SRXFAD002A) is managed through the delivery of an appropriate First Aid course, which is tailored for the Fitness Industry. This is delivered by another specialist first aid organization provider. This organization issues the certificate and PTA then grants RPL for the course against the relevant competency.
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