Sport and Recreation

About the course

Fitness and health is becoming an increasingly important aspect of society and fitness instructors and personal trainers are leading the way as advocates of a healthy lifestyle. This Certificate will give you skills and knowledge in nutrition, exercise and client communication (both individuals and groups).

Upon completion of this Certificate You will be eligible to become a fully qualified personal trainer and find work in an organisation or work for yourself. This course can be studied full-time, part-time or as a traineeship.

Central's courses are recognised for their high standard of training by the fitness industry. If you want to know more about how you can help people achieve their goals and promote a healthy and active lifestyle, then check out our Fitness & Personal Training flyer.

Where this course can lead you

Due to a surge in the importance of a healthy lifestyle the need for skilled personal trainers and sport and recreation employees is growing. Central has some of the best fitness and personal training facilities and we are renowned for our high quality fitness courses that will get you to where you want to be in fitness and personal training.

Your Certificate IV in Fitness prepares you for roles such as:

• Personal Trainer

• Gym Instructor

• Class Instructor

Skills you will gain from this course

Central's fitness qualifications give you the skills to take advantage of this booming industry. You'll learn current industry practices and processes in a real gym and be mentored by dedicated and motivated lecturers.

By the end of this course you will be able to:

• Plan and conduct fitness programs over a range of contexts

• Provide exercise for low risk clients with common medical conditions

• Undertake basic postural appraisals

• Work with allied health professionals

• Basic postural appraisals

• Utilise a broad range of fitness equipment

• Analyse client behaviours and strategies to increase exercise adherence

Your Certificate IV in Fitness gives you the skills to begin an exciting career in fitness or specialised personal training.

Connected with industry

CentralVibe is Central's very own gym. Open to the public it allows our fitness students to work with real clients in an fully operating gym and fitness centre surrounding.

As a part of this qualification you will have the opportunity to take part in client personal training (including special needs and aged clients), giving you real experience in the industry which will lead to employment post-study.

We also ensure our industry partners are involved in the development of our courses and curriculum, so the skills you obtain are relevant in the workforce.

At Central we place an emphasis on quality training, that is why we ensure fitness professionals are our lecturers. So you'll be gaining the best experience possible from the people who have done exactly what you want to do.

We have also assessed the software and practices this industry uses and replicated it within Central so when you leave, you'll be working on familiar technology and with familiar processes.

Central's focus on industry relevancy means practical course content geared towards getting you a career. It also means you have an opportunity to network with real professionals who could increase your chances of employment during or after study.

Course Structure

Available Groups

Title: GROUP 01 - CORE UNITS

Description: Central Institute of Technology offer the units listed below. Please note: previously completed units may count towards this qualification. Please discuss with the teaching area to determine eligibility.

Title: GROUP 02 - ELECTIVE UNITS

Description: Learners to complete five (5) elective units. Below is an example

Getting into this course

Entrance Requirements

In order to gain entry into this course you must complete the (D431) Certificate III in Fitness.

The Application Process

The process for applying for a course at Central depends on whether you are a local or international student and the way that you will be studying: full time, part time, as an apprentice or trainee.

Our future students area of the website includes a handy guide to help you through the process depending on what type of student you are, and how you are planning on studying.

Visit our apply, enrol and pay guide

Recognition of Prior Learning

Do you have existing skills? Whether obtained through paid or voluntary work, training or other experiences, you may be able to fast track your study by applying for recognition of prior learning, often referred to as RPL.

Find out more here