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Certificate III in Fitness

Become a Fitness Instructor

Fitness, fun, flexibility and a big future. Life as a fitness instructor has it all!

But it's a serious business, and most gyms employ only qualified instructors with a minimum Certificate III in Fitness.

This nationally recognised fitness course is the ideal qualification. It's career-focused, based on serious science and delivered by respected industry professionals.

Career-focused Fitness Course

  • Graduate ready to train
  • Nationally recognised
  • Flexible study options
Quick Course Guide
Qualification
Certificate III in Fitness
Enrolment dates
Several start dates a year. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant for upcoming start dates
Study time
On campus: 7 weeks full time or 14 weeks part time
Distance education: Self-paced, 12 months for completion
Pre-requisites
HSC (or equivalent) or mature age
Delivery method
On campus in Sydney and Brisbane or by distance education
All students must attend 2 x compulsory weekend workshops (4 days in total)
Assessment
Written and practical assignments + gym practice
Delivered by
ACNT
Finance options
Payment options available

Understand the Science of Fitness

The Certificate III in Fitness is more than just a practical fitness course. In fact, it's the most comprehensive Certificate III in Fitness course available. It's recognised, around the world, for its science-based deep learning, so you'll become familiar with the underlying physiological components of fitness.

Just as importantly, you'll learn from experienced lecturers and practitioners - people with first-hand knowledge of how science and training go hand-in-hand for the best long-term results.

As a graduate of this fitness course, you'll possess a job-ready understanding of:

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Course Subjects

  • Advanced First Aid
  • Business Skills and Customer Satisfaction Processes
  • Client Screening & Fitness Testing
  • Developing Client Fitness and Work Priorities
  • Exercise Awareness for Specific Populations
  • First Aid
  • Fitness Equipment & Group Exercise Techniques
  • Fitness Nutrition
  • Functional Anatomy & Physiology
  • Information Technology Skills
  • OH&S
  • Professional Workplace Relationships
  • Undertake Risk Analysis

First Aid Training to Complete Your Qualification

This fitness course requires first aid training as part of the course curriculum. If you've previously completed a first aid course which meets the national competencies for the National Training Package HLTFA301B - Apply First Aid (including St. John Ambulance Senior First Aid Certificate), you'll receive credit for this part of the course.

You'll also need to complete practical training as part of your course. You can undertake this at ACNT's partner gyms in Sydney and Brisbane, or at an approved gym if you're studying by distance education.

Contact a SEEK Learning consultant for more information about these requirements.

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Upgrade Pathways

Upon completion of this course, you may upgrade to the following ACNT qualification, with advanced standing for completed modules:


Study Options

Study this course in any of the following ways:

This course can be completed in 16 weeks of full-time study (on campus or by distance education) or 32 weeks of part-time study (distance education only).

Contact a SEEK Learning consultant now for in-class enrolment dates or for more information about these study options.

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Payment Options

Full time, on campus students may be eligible for Austudy, Abstudy and Youth Allowance assistance. In addition, SEEK Learning can also provide you with a 12-month interest-free payment plan through our finance partner. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant now for more information.


About ACNT

With over 25 years' experience, the Australasian College of Natural Therapies (ACNT) has built a reputation for providing quality, accredited courses in natural health and beauty therapy. One of the largest colleges of its kind in the world, ACNT trains thousands of students per year and delivers highly qualified, knowledgeable and job-ready graduates.

The Australasian College of Natural Therapies (ACNT) is a trading name of Think: Colleges Pty Ltd which is a wholly owned subsidiary of SEEK Ltd.

Learn more about ACNT.

*Please note that course durations and units may differ between on campus and distance education versions of this course. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant now for more information.

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Develop Specialised Skills

ACNT offers a more science-based course, which I see as essential for working in healthcare. The sheer breadth of study offered has given me the scope I needed to specialise and to develop my skills early on in my career.result.

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