Certificate IV in Fitness

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Course Information

The SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness is perfect for anyone looking to become a personal trainer. You'll learn how to design, instruct, and assess exercise programmes for healthy clients aiming to achieve their fitness goals. If a client has more serious health concerns, You'll refer them to medical professionals. Personal trainers work independently, using their fitness knowledge in both routine and unpredictable situations, and communicate well with clients and health experts to achieve the best results.
This course offers a pathway to work as a personal trainer in gyms, fitness centres, leisure facilities, client workplaces, homes, and even outdoors. You can train individuals or groups and may also provide online services. You could also step into leadership roles in some settings.

The target group for this qualification includes international students who:
– Want to start or advance their career in the fitness industry.
– Want to switch to a new field.
– Have completed a Certificate III in Fitness and wish to develop further skills.
– Are looking for a pathway to higher qualifications in fitness.

Our students come from a range of countries. Some may be new to Australia, while others may have lived here before, either recently or in the past. This qualification is your stepping stone into the fitness industry, with no special licensing or certification required. You'll follow Australian standards and industry practices to ensure you're well-prepared for your career.

Overview

Duration

52 weeks

Delivery mode

Face to Face

Delivery site:

• ABM Campus: 242 Castlereagh Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia

• Practical: Private Gymnasium for practical training and assessment

* More information is available via the My Skills Website.

Course Detail

Course Duration

This course has a duration of 52 weeks consisting of 4 x 10-week terms of training and assessment, each followed by a 3-week holiday break. Each week of term includes: 2 x 7.5 hour days of face to face instruction 5 hours of tutorial

Student Support

• ABM assesses student support needs before enrolment via Enrolment and Pre-Enrolment Forms.

• Possible supports include LLN assistance, assistive technology, extra tutorials, and help with online learning tools.

• Additional costs or limitations are communicated before enrolment.

• If ABM cannot provide certain support, students are referred to third-party providers at their own expense.

• If ABM cannot offer a suitable learning environment, it will inform the student and may refer them to another provider instead of enrolling them.

Job roles

Personal Trainer

Fitness Instructor (Advanced)

Outdoor Trainer

Corporate or Workplace Trainer

Online Personal Trainer

Fitness Studio Owner/Manager

Pathway to further study

Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education in the fitness industry with qualifications such as the SIS50122 Diploma of Sport, Aquatics and Recreation Management, SIS50321 Diploma of Sport, SIS50421 Diploma of Outdoor Leadership or continue their education into a range of Higher Education qualifications.

Additional Information

Please read the Student Handbook prior to enrolment as this contains valuable information about ABM. For further information, please contact ABM by sending an email to info@abm.edu.au or call us on +61 (02) 9160 4507.

Code	Title	Core or Elective
CHCCOM006	Establish and manage client relationships	Core
SISFFIT041	Develop personalised exercise programs	Core
SISFFIT042	Instruct personalised exercise sessions	Core
SISFFIT043	Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for body composition goals	Core
SISFFIT044	Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for older clients	Core
SISFFIT045	Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for adolescent clients	Core
SISFFIT049	Use exercise science principles in fitness instruction	Core
SISFFIT050	Support exercise behaviour change	Core
SISFFIT051	Establish and maintain professional practice for fitness instruction	Core
SISFFIT053	Support healthy eating for individual fitness clients	Core
SISFFIT034	Assess client movement and provide exercise advice	Elective
SISXCAI010	Develop strength and conditioning programs	Elective
BSBESB401	Research and develop business plans	Elective
BSBESB301	Investigate business opportunities	Elective
SISFFIT046	Plan and instruct online exercise sessions	Elective
BSBLDR414	Lead team effectiveness	Elective
BSBCRT411	Apply critical thinking to work practices	Elective