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Australian Institute of Personal Trainers
Our students gain top online and face-to-face education, and are recognised for their fitness skills through our extensive industry network before graduation.
The Complete Personal Training Course is perfect for getting your fitness career off the ground. You will graduate with not one but TWO nationally recognised qualifications and gain the best of both worlds. Delivered with hands-on, practical learning t...
Launch your new career with the SIS30321 – Certificate III in Fitness & SIS40221– Certificate IV in Fitness! With everything you need to start your career off on the right foot, this all-in-one package will prepare you for your successful PT career...
If you are passionate about planning and delivering exercise programs that help clients reach their health and fitness goals, becoming a nationally qualified Group Exercise Instructor and Gym Instructor is for you.
The Bachelor of Sport Business is designed to give students the essential skills and knowledge needed in the competitive sports industry. This comprehensive program helps students succeed and excel in various areas of sport business, including manageme...
AIPT has the perfect course to start your personal training business and hit the ground running with TWO nationally-recognised fitness qualifications – SIS30321 Certificate III & SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness – and access to The BSB50120 Diplo...
Whether you want to work in a gym environment or aspire to run your own personal training business, becoming a qualified Personal Trainer is rewarding, giving you the opportunity to help people reach their health and fitness goals.
Are you passionate about helping people reach their health and fitness goals? Get on the fast-track to becoming qualified as a Personal Trainer with AIPT. Create a career you can take anywhere, and be your own boss Become a Personal Trainer quicker wit...
Passionate about promoting healthy living through physical fitness and nutrition? AIPT has the perfect course package that will qualify you to do both. The Complete Personal Training & Nutrition Course will propel you into your new career with The...
Turn your passion for sport into a career by immersing yourself in a degree that will broaden your theoretical and technical knowledge, so that you are fully equipped fora management role within the sport industry. The Bachelor of Sport Business will d...
The GCSM has been developed following extensive consultation to provide a post-graduate education that aligns with industry requirements and expectations. The emphasis is on equipping students with the skills and knowledge required to add value in a ma...
The Graduate Diploma of Sport Management (GDSM) has been developed based on extensive consultation with experts in the field. This provides you with not only a post-graduate degree but also crucial work experience that aligns with industry requirements...
The SIS30122 Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation will equip you with the tools and knowledge you need to take on operational and customer support positions in the sport or community recreation industry. This hands-on qualification will eq...
The SIS40221 – Certificate IV in Fitness qualifies you to become a Personal Trainer! Studying the Certificate IV in Fitness provides you with real tangible skills to make your passion for fitness your dream career. With no compromise between the practi...
The Clean Health Elite Personal Trainer Nutrition Specialist Program™ (PTNS ™) is the perfect PT qualification if you want to get qualified within 3 months and learn more than just typical program design and client assessment. Our educators feature glo...
The Clean Health Master Personal Trainer Program™ (MPT ™) is the world’s most advanced personal training qualification today. Our educators feature global fitness icons, including Dr Layne Norton, Dr. Bill Campbell, Hattie Boydle, Sebastian Oreb,...
As a fitness industry-first program, the Clean Health Online Personal Trainer Certification™ (OPT ™) is the only option if you wish to get certified within 3 months as an online fitness coach and personal trainer. Our educators feature global fitness i...
Launch your new career with the SIS30321– Certificate III in Fitness! This is an entry-level qualification and is the first step in launching your career in the fitness industry. You’ll learn: Principles of anatomy and physiology Health and pre-exercis...
If you’re looking for a new career and want to help people achieve their health and fitness goals, then the combined Cert III and IV in Fitness is the course you need. As a qualified Personal Trainer, you’ll be able to work with a wide variety of clie...
The Graduate Certificate in Leadership in Sport (GCLIS) provides students with the opportunity to target employment opportunities within upper management in the sport industry. Target roles include positions at the General Manager, Director or Executiv...
Embark on an extraordinary journey into the dynamic area of sport business operations with ACPE’s Graduate Certificate in Sport Operations Management. Developed in close consultation with industry experts, this postgraduate course offers an immersive a...
The Australian sports industry is one of the largest and most active in the world, with almost 100,000 Australians employed in the sector. Encompassing all careers that are related to the organisation, implementation, promotion or support of any sport related activities, this career is the perfect option for someone who wishes to stay involved in the exciting and dynamic Australian sports industry.
To succeed in a career in the Australian sports industry, it is crucial you chose the right training course. Whether it be an online sports management course, or on-campus sports psychology Bachelor’s degree, you should decide based on your needs and capabilities.
There are many diverse options within the industry, drawing from a vast array of skills and expertise. Career prospects are not limited to physical prowess, there are additional opportunities in areas such as sports business, and sports medicine. These can include jobs such as; sports broadcaster, journalist, physiotherapist, film analyst, photographer, coach, business administrator, sponsorship manager, and more.
These career prospects are often more dynamic and offer greater opportunities than the name implies. A career in sports management goes beyond simply managing a player, or being an agent with a portfolio of clients. For the more scientifically inclined, a career as a statistician, sports nutritionist or sports psychologist is an ideal choice. There are also many opportunities in sports public relations, event organising, and advertising executive positions.
The Australian sports industry is rivalled by few countries, with the industry generating over $11 billion in 2016. Sport is more than a game down under, and the industry opportunities reflect that. Here’s some statistics that are good to know if you want to enter this exciting and often challenging industry:
There are many different study options to suit a variety of desired outcomes, time frames, and study capabilities. Some may wish to complete a 6-month course on sports coaching, while others may want full-time and multi-year study. Whatever your ambitions, availability, and previous achievements, there are courses that will suit your needs.
Are you passionate about helping others reach their health and fitness goals? A personal training course can provide you with the most relevant practical experience and theoretical knowledge to improve the lives’ of your future clients. A personal training qualification opens the door to many career opportunities in the fitness industry such as a strength trainer, atheletic trainer, personal trainer, and more.
Find your ideal personal trainer course today and take the first steps towards your fitness career!
If you do not have prior qualifications, or wish to step into an entry level role, there are many certificate level courses that are available. Such certificates are usually completed in short time-frames, with a standard Certificate IV taking 12 months, studying for 8 hours a week to complete. These include qualifications such as a Certificate IV in Fitness, which may assist you in furthering your dream of becoming a self-employed fitness instructor. Or you could undertake a Certificate level trainers course, designed to advance your skills in areas such as coaching and development. Many of these are available as online-study modes, offering excellent opportunities to learn at your own pace and in your own time. These certificates are often a pathway into further study, and may even be prerequisites for some higher education courses.
A Diploma level course is a next step in advancing your career. With options available through both online and on-campus study methods, these offer further insight and learning into a career path, and may open up even more doors for sports career hopefuls. A standard Diploma takes 18 months to complete, however, there are often options receive credit if you have previously completed a Certificate IV in a related discipline. If this is the case, you will usually only require an additional 6 months of study to obtain a Diploma. For example, a student may study a Certificate IV in Sports Nutrition, then progress to a Diploma of Advanced Sports Nutrition and graduate within 6 months, ready to join the workforce as a nutritionist – either with a company or working as a freelance advisor.
A Bachelor’s degree is the highest level of undergraduate study you can do. Usually takes 3 years of full-time study to complete, with some advanced courses taking 4, this will allow you to work in a variety of positions and gain an advantage over less qualified applicants. Some jobs require no less than a Bachelor’s position, and this is especially the case in the more science-focused sports careers such as a sports physiotherapist. These can often be entered through achieving the required ATAR score in High-School, or by progressing from a Diploma. A Bachelor can open you up to more specialised and advanced positions such as a sports scientist, administrative and statistician positions, and more including a sports psychologist. There are both online and on-campus study options for most courses.
If you want to enjoy a successful and long-lasting career in sports, you should have a genuine passion for fitness, health, and fun. This, when combined with communication, organisation, and leadership skills will ensure you stay two steps ahead of the pack, and are kicking career goals from the start. The ability to work with people from all backgrounds, abilities, age groups, as well as a creative problem solving and planning approach will help you to continue to innovate in your position and reach higher positions.
If this sounds like you, or someone who you would like to be, stop thinking and start acting! Find your dream career now by searching our courses in sport to find the perfect fit for you.
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