Australian Institute of Fitness

Course Overview

Developed and delivered by leading fitness experts and educators, the Master Trainer Online Program™ equips you for industry. While holding a Certificate IV in Fitness is sufficient for most fitness industry employers, some require trainers to also have their Certificate III in Fitness in order to deliver their proprietary exercise programs to members and participants. The inclusion of this qualification in the Master Trainer Online Program™, therefore, enables graduates to meet this requirement.

Delivered through a streamlined, engaging and effective learning experience, this program covers all the fitness fundamentals plus much more, including nutritional guidance, anatomy, physiology and exercise prescription. Students also learn training principles and considerations for a range of groups and special populations, such as adolescents, older adults, amateur athletes and people with body composition and endurance-based goals.

The course also has a strong business focus, with units addressing how to prepare for and set up your own fitness business, and the basic sales and marketing skills necessary to acquire clients. You will also learn how to positively influence exercise behaviour, and how to effectively use wearable technology to enhance the service you provide to clients. Plus, you will have access to F.I.R.E. and the Healthy People Fitness Recruitment site which connects students and graduates directly to industry. 

Qualification

SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness & SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness

Study Modes

Online 

Duration

18 months

Training & assessment

The program is delivered over 80 delivery sessions, including knowledge checks and assessment challenges. Extra criteria must be met to gain the Master Trainer Level 1 certification.

Entry requirements

Students must be over 16 before they begin SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness and over 17 before they begin SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness. They must also have a computer and internet access, a passion for fitness, and meet the AIF’s acceptance criteria. This includes an eligibility interview and demonstrating satisfactory levels of language, literacy and numeracy. Students must successfully complete SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness before commencing SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness.

Who this course is for

• Those who want to help others achieve their fitness goals and change lives
• Those who are looking for a career change and have a passion for health and fitness
• Those who want the qualification the fitness industry prefers
• Those interested in receiving the highest quality education in fitness, superior learning support and the greatest opportunities to start a successful fitness career

Get in touch now to learn more about AIF's Master Trainer Plus+ Program™