SRF30206: Certificate III in Fitness - Fitness Instructor
 Do you wish to become a qualified Fitness/Gym Instructor? Would you like to be able to work in the fitness industry with a nationally-recognised qualification? This course will give you the skills and experience you need to make your mark in the Australian fitness industry.
Why choose this course?
The course is aimed not only at people who wish to begin a career in the health and fitness industry, but also anyone with an interest in health and wellbeing.
The course would also benefit people in allied health professions such as massage and physiotherapy. (* Exemptions are available due to Recognition of Prior Learning.)
Course overview
Below you’ll find all the information about Certificate III in Fitness:
Objective
The Certificate III in Fitness is designed to qualify individuals as a Fitness Instructor.
Course outline
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Structure and function of the human body
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Exercise Physiology
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Resistant Training
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Fitness Testing and Evaluations
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Nutrition
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Communication & Leadership
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Exercise for Special Populations
For the full list of the subjects covered, called units of competency, please contact us.
Course dates
Click here for upcoming courses.
If you're interested in our Distance Education program then please contact us for further information.
Prerequisites
This course has no prerequisites.
Class size
Class sizes are kept small, to ensure all students receive individual attention.
 How you will learn
This course is a combination of theory and practical-based learning. The emphasis is always on how the theory components of the course apply to real life situations.
There is also a workplace placement component of the course to be completed in students own time.
Distance Education
Unable to make the scheduled classes available? Well, we are more than happy to discuss with you the flexible options available to becoming a fitness instructor at your own pace, in the comfort of your own home or office. Have a look at a sample of our course material and discover how easy this learning process could be for you.
What is required of you?
Full-time intensive
Part-time:
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This course takes approximately 120 contact hours to complete. You have six months from the last lecture date to complete all the assessments.
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Class sessions are run over 10 full days. It is highly recommended that you try to attend all classes in the course, however, we do recognise that in certain circumstances you will not be able to do so. If this occurs we will try to assist you to ‘catch up’.
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Pass theory and practical assessments throughout the course.
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Workplace placement involving approximately 20 hours and associated workbook material are also required.
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Finally, successful completion of this course requires that you complete a level 2 first aid certificate.
Grants / Assistance
The IHF is a registered provider of the Parents Returning to Earning Program (a Victorian Government initiative). All our nationally accreditted courses are approved under this program. To see whether you are a parent eligible for this $1000 grant see the PRTE Website or call 1300 303 413.
The Certificate III & IV in Fitness courses are Centrelink approvef for Youth Allowance, Austudy, ABstudy and the Pensioner Education Supplement, subject to Centrelink eligibility conditions. Students enquiring about their entitlement should visit Centrelink or contact 13 24 90 and quote Institute of Health and Fitness course education number 3P629.
Author and facilitator
Grading policy
To gain the qualification offered by this course you must obtain a Level 2 First Aid qualification, complete a workplace placement in a gym of your choice, and pass all practical, theory, and verbal assessments set during your completion of this course.
Before you select an organisation for your learning, find out their reputation in the industry. Ensure it doesn’t effect your employment.
Before you start
There are no pre-class readings, activities, or subject prerequisites.
 Recognition of Prior Learning
The Institute of Health and Fitness will recognise prior learning of students. Please contact us on 1300 123 446 for further information.
Enrol
Enrol now online or by printing registration form and mail completed form to: Institute of Health & Fitness, PO Box 124, Bentleigh Vic 3204
More information
Call us at 1300 123 446 or email
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