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Personal Training Courses
Certificate IV in Fitness - Personal Trainer
To become a Personal Trainer you need to start with your Certificate III in Fitness. Even if you haven't got your Certificate III, the following information will help you understand what's involved in becoming a Personal Trainer and why you should choose PTA Global Australia for your education.
In today's rapidly growing Fitness Industry the need for well qualified Personal Trainers has never been greater. We have 25 of the worlds top educators from the USA, UK and Australia. Their knowledge will equip you with the most up-to-date training techniques no other course provider can offer in Australia. PLUS you will have access to the world's most comprehensive Program Design Tool, Effective Movement Training, giving you a competitive edge for a successful career as a Personal Trainer.
Fitness First, Virgin Active and Genesis Clubs all use EMT as an Advanced Certificate for their Personal Trainers, so having this as part of your qualification gives you a head-start right from when you graduate!
Student and Graduate Support
We want you to do well, so our course advisors are on-hand for any questions or comments while you're studying. We will also keep in touch with you after you've graduated. As a PTA Global student and graduate, you will get regular updates on industry news, events and valuable information to keep you fully informed on what's happening with PTA Global and the Fitness industry in Australia and overseas.
A Career not just a Certification
PTA Global offers you a host of Career options through our partnership with some of the worlds leading educators whereby you become a specialist in your chosen area within the Fitness and Wellness industries.
Course Prerequisites
The pre-requisite for the Certificate IV in Fitness is the Certificate III in Fitness.
Subjects
The below table gives you the Certificate IV Units of Competency. These are the same for all courses, but our difference is PTA Global go way beyond what is required by Government standards and are recognised leaders in the field of Functional Training and Behaviour Change. In addition to the Core Competencies, we offer these topics:
- PT Business Development and Marketing
- Functional Anatomy and Functional Training
- Training Special Populations
- Exercise Nutrition
- Advanced Training Methods and Program Design
- Advanced Equipment Use
Units of Competency
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| Code | Title | Unit Type |
| BSBCMN402A | Develop work priorities | Core |
| ICAITU006C | Operate computing packages | Core |
| SRXGCSO06A | Address client needs | Core |
| SRXGCST05A | Coordinate client service activities | Core |
| SRXINU003A | Analyse participation patterns in specific markets of leisure and recreation | Core |
| SRXINU004A | Promote compliance with laws and legal principles | Core |
| SRXOGN001A | Conduct projects | Core |
| SRXOHS002B | Implement and monitor the organisation’s Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and programs | Core |
| SRXRIK001A | Undertake risk analysis of activities | Core |
| SRFFIT007B | Undertake relevant exercise planning and programming | Stream |
| SRFFIT008B | Utilise a broad knowledge of exercise science in exercise planning, programming and instruction | Stream |
| SRFFIT009B | Undertake postural appraisal of low risk clients | Stream |
| SRFFIT010B | Utilise a broad range of fitness equipment | Stream |
| SRFFIT0011B | Provide exercise for fitness industry clients with special requirements | Stream |
| SRFPTI0012B | Utilise an understanding of motivational psychology with fitness clients | Stream |
| SRFFIT0013B | Provide information and exercise related to nutrition and body composition | Stream |
| SRFPTI001B | Plan and deliver personal training | Special |
| SRFOLD0018 | Plan and deliver exercise for older adults | Elective |
| SRFCHA001A | Plan and deliver exercise for children and young adolescents | Elective |
| SRFAHN001A | Make referrals and work collaboratively with allied health professionals where appropriate | Elective> |
| BSBSBM403A | Promote the business | Elective |
Study Options
We give you three choices in how you would like to study:
- Fully online
- Online with face to face practical training and assessment (Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane only)
- Intensive course (Melbourne, Sydney Brisbane only)
Additional information, pricing and payment plans is available by contacting a Course Advisor who will be happy to assist you.
