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Certificate III in Fitness

Study Method In-class, Online
Locations Online, Adelaide, Chermside, Gold Coast, Melbourne, New South Wales, Newcastle, Parramatta, Perth, Queensland, South Australia, Sunshine Coast, Surry Hills, Sydney, Victoria, Western Australia
Provider National Health and Fitness Academy
Recognition Nationally Recognised Training
Start Date Enrol anytime
National Health and Fitness Academy
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Course overview

This exciting course is the fitness industry’s entry-level qualification and it provides a thorough education on the human body, and the best & safest techniques for maximising its potential.

With a Certificate III in Fitness you will gain the knowledge, skills and qualification you need to work as a registered Fitness Instructor. This is the fitness industries base qualification and allows you to work with groups. This qualification will then qualify you to gain entry to the Certificate IV in Fitness, which is the qualification that most people enrol into to be able to work in all capacities of the industry.

This dynamic course provides an in-depth understanding of the human body as well providing life-skills that will set you up for a successful and fulfilling fitness career. Most people choose to complete our specialised Combined Certificate III & IV in Fitness Package giving them all the necessary qualifications and skills so that they can take advantage of any opportunity including personal training, which requires the Certificate IV in Fitness qualification.

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Job outcomes

  • Gym & Fitness Instructor
  • Group Exercise Instructor
  • Aqua Instructor

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What you'll learn

  • Anatomy – the human body, how it functions and what we can do to achieve the best possible results when training
  • Exercise Physiology – energy systems, how they work and the impact they have on exercise programming
  • Exercise Programming – how to develop exercise programs to achieve maximum results in the shortest possible time
  • Nutrition – the basics of food and nourishment, how the body uses energy and what happens to food in the body as it breaks down. This is the base for our Cert IV in Advanced Nutrition.
  • Fitness Assessment – fitness tests, monitoring client performance and progress
  • Resistance Training – correct techniques for strength training and how these can be effectively communicated to your clients
  • Goal Setting – the importance of goal setting and how to set effective and measurable goals
  • Communication – how to effectively communicate with different types of clients and ultimately grow a successful PT business

Recognitions

Nationally Recognised Training

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study method

  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Locations

  • South Australia
    • Adelaide
  • Queensland
    • Chermside
    • Gold Coast
    • Sunshine Coast
  • Victoria
    • Melbourne
  • New South Wales
    • Newcastle
    • Sydney
      • Parramatta
      • Surry Hills
  • Western Australia
    • Perth

Duration study load

  • Up to 12 months to complete the full qualification

Delivery

  • Face-to-face practical – 7 sessions
  • All theory and assessments completed online

Pathways

The Certificate III provides all of the foundations you need to pursue further study in the health and fitness industry, including becoming a fully qualified Personal Trainer.

After acquiring your Cert. III in Fitness, you will have fulfilled the prerequisite to advance to our Cert IV in Fitness course.

Payment options

  • NHFA offers different payment plans to suit you and your budget

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About National Health and Fitness Academy

At NHFA, we specialise in developing future fitness professionals through structured education and practical training. As a leading RTO in fitness education, our nationally recognised Certificate III & IV in Fitness programs are designed to equip you with the skills to coach real clients with confidence.

Why Choose NHFA?

  • Experienced Coaches: Learn from professionals who have built real careers in the fitness industry.

  • Hands-On Training: Develop practical coaching skills in real-world gym environments.

  • Clear Pathway Into Industry: Build the capability and confidence to step into the industry with direction.

  • Career Progression Pathways: Expand beyond the gym floor with our Online Coach Program and Certified Nutrition Coach course, designed to help you build scalable income streams and deliver better client outcomes.

Our specialised courses are designed to give you the knowledge, tools, and skills to build a sustainable career in the fitness industry, not just qualify.

Train to coach, not just qualify.

National Health & Fitness Academy is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 31894)

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