• You would like to make a positive impact on the health and well-being of others through a career in the fitness industry.
• You have a passion for the power of exercise and envision a future in fitness.
• You would like to become a Gym Instructor or Group Exercise Instructor at a gym, recreation centre, a private practice or with a Personal Trainer.

Then this is the course for you.

To make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, please consider the essential skills and knowledge below. You must:

• Enjoy being physically active and participating in exercise.
• Have a passion for helping people to achieve their goals in health and fitness.
• Enjoy working one-on-one as well as part of a team.
• Have good time management and the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Be customer focused, enthusiastic and energetic.
• Have well-developed communication and collaboration skills.
• Apply problem-solving skills and respond to immediate safety risks.
• Possess the ability to follow instructions and follow work, health and safety procedures.
• Demonstrate tolerance, patience and the willingness to work in diverse communities. 

In this role you will welcome new members to the gym or group exercise classes. Develop tailored programs to help others achieve their fitness goals. Lead classes through specialised exercise routines or bootcamps. You will learn about the function of exercise instruction, assess fitness levels, learn how to deliver fun, high-energy, group exercise sessions and design effective training programs for a range of age groups. 

The length of this course provides you the time to develop strong skills. Face-to-face training means when you complete this course would, will be highly regarded in the fitness industry for your depth of knowledge and well-practiced skills.

Time Commitment: You will need to allocate appropriate time to complete this course. This includes attending classes on-site and/or online as outlined in the study mode; undertake independent study outside of class hours, including private study, assessment preparation, research and complete assessment requirements.

Below are some of the important personal skills you will be required to develop and demonstrate during training. These skills are highly valued by industry:

• Respectful Communication: Engage effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, communicate ideas clearly, and foster trust and strong relationships.
• Teamwork and Safety: Work collaboratively, treat others with respect, and remain open to constructive feedback. Participate in safe work practices.
• Problem Solving: Proactively find solutions, engage with challenges, ask questions, and respond appropriately within your scope of practice.
• Initiative: Stay motivated, take initiative, and seek help when needed.
• Planning: Manage time well. Prioritise and complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Self-Management: Reflect on your performance. Acknowledge your success and take responsibility for your shortcomings.
• Technology: Adapt to new tools, access digital resources, and integrate technology into your learning.
• Learning: Recognise your strengths while embracing new knowledge and experiences to support personal and professional growth. Some of the skills you will learn include:
  • Planning effective training for a range of needs.
  • Assessing the fitness and strength of new gym members and providing detailed feedback.
  • Planning, delivering and supervising effective, high-energy group exercise sessions.
  • Basic healthy eating advice to gym members.
  • Planning and delivering exercises that support the development of basic motor skills in young people.
  • Identifying and minimising risks in fitness settings.
  • Basic first aid.