If you have previously completed a Certificate III in Fitness and want to enter the Fitness Industry as a Personal Trainer, you must also complete a Certificate IV in Fitness (SIS 40210). The Australian Institute of Personal Trainers offers this level of qualification which further develops your understanding and skills in Fitness.

Units of Competency
As part of the Certificate IV in Fitness qualification, students access a total of 15 Units of Competency which include 10 core units and five elective units.

Core Units:

• Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business
• Market the small business
• Undertake small business planning
• Work collaboratively with medical and allied health professionals
• Apply motivational psychology to provide guidance on exercise behaviour and change to meet health and fitness goals
• Undertake long term exercise programming
• Undertake appraisals of functional movement
• Apply exercise science principles to planning exercise
• Plan and deliver exercise programs to support desired body composition outcomes
• Plan and deliver personal training

Elective Units:

• Plan and deliver exercise to older clients with managed conditions
• Plan a home-based business
• Plan small business finances
• Monitor and manage small business operations
• Manage small business finances

Industry Relevant Fitness Theory and Course Progression
Each student studies industry approved Fitness theory which is current, comprehensive and will provide a solid foundation for success as a Personal Trainer. The course is structured around real life client progression, which gives students a more logical and relevant study path helping them grasp concepts faster.

Tailored Learning Resources - You will have access to up to date and accurate course materials. These have been specifically created to work logically with course content and relate directly to the assignments you will complete, eliminating irrelevant content. The resources have been developed with different learning styles in mind to cater to all learning styles.

Practical Experience Requirements
Throughout your Certificate IV in Fitness studies, you have the opportunity to gain real world practical experience side-by-side with your local Mentor or Campus Director. You will complete a total of 20 hours of practical experience alongside your Mentor or Campus Director where you will have the opportunity to experience fitness instruction first hand and apply the theory you have studied in a practical environment.

Find your nearest Campus or Mentor here.

Career Pathways to Success
A fitness qualification from the Australian Institute of Personal Trainers will provide you with exciting career pathways that are not only flexible but very rewarding. Here is a sample of some employment opportunities available to you when you graduate with a Certificate III & IV in Fitness as a fully qualified Personal Trainer:

• Health Club
• Women’s Only Fitness
• 24 Hour Health Club
• Mobile
• Personal Training Studio
• Sports Specific
• Cruise Ship
• Health Spa / Resort
• Allied Health Centre (Physiotherapy clinic, Rehabilitation clinic)
• Group Fitness
• Outdoor Fitness
• Boot Camps
• Personal Training franchise