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SIS40221

Certificate IV in Fitness

Study Method Blended, In-class, Online
Institution Australian Institute of Personal Trainers
Recognition Nationally Recognised Training
Start Date Enrol anytime
Australian Institute of Personal Trainers
  • Please note: This is a fee-for-service program

Course overview

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.

Job outcomes

  • Personal Trainer

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Recognitions

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study method

  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Duration study load

  • 27 hours of practical experience in a real gym
  • 17 course units to complete
  • Complete 1.5 course units every month to graduate in 12 months

Delivery

Studying the SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness is flexible and you can tailor it to suit your needs.

The course is broken down into two parts:

1. Practical

Practical elements of the course can be undertaken in one of three ways:

Campus Club:

  • Learn in a small group environment inside one of Australia’s leading gyms and be mentored by the best in the business.
  • Undertake 27 hours of face-to-face practical learning following a set timetable.

1-to-1 Flexible Mentor:

  • You’ll be matched with one of our qualified Personal Trainers who will mentor you inside a real club.
  • Enjoy the flexibility of arranging your own timetable to complete 27 hours of face-to-face practical training with your Mentor.

Mentor of Your Choice:

If you already know a Personal Trainer, we could approve them to be your Mentor to guide you through the practical components of your course.

  • Complete 27 hours of face-to-face practical learning at a club of your choice.

2. Theoretical

Study the theoretical elements of this course anywhere and anytime through our online learning platform.

  • 17 course units to complete
  • Complete 1.5 course units every month to graduate in 12 months

Entry requirements

Before commencing SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness, students are required to complete and be deemed competent in the below units of competency (or superseded units), which are available as part of the SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness.

  • HLTAID011 Provide First Aid (or a unit that supersedes this unit)
  • HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
  • SISFFIT032 Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation
  • SISFFIT033 Complete client fitness assessments
  • SISFFIT035 Plan group exercise sessions
  • SISFFIT036 Instruct group exercise sessions
  • SISFFIT040 Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients
  • SISFFIT047 Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise
  • SISFFIT052 Provide healthy eating information

Minimum Age

You need to be at least 16. If you’re under 18, a parent or guardian must sign your enrolment form.

Residency Status

You need to be a permanent Australian resident or equivalent.

Working with Children Check

For the work placement portion of your course, you may need a current “Working with Children Check Clearance” issued by the relevant authority in your state/territory.

Practical Assessment

Please be aware some of your assessments require you to source participants to role-play clients. Please work with your mentor to secure the required number.

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Course features

The SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness provides students with the techniques to be able to develop and instruct strengthen and conditioning programs.

  • 27 hours of industry practical experience
  • Gain access to an exercise library and video learning units
  • Use exercise science principles in fitness instruction
  • Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs, including for body composition goals, adolescents and older clients
  • Obtain the knowledge to plan and instruct online exercise sessions
  • Support clients in understanding exercise behavioural changes and healthy eating habits
  • How to build client relationships and ensure diverse practices

Work placement

Graduate Placement Assistance

The Australian Institute of Personal Trainers has partnered with a number of gyms to not only offer you the highest calibre of training but also to offer you a Graduate Placement Assistance.

This Graduate Placement Assistance applies to all those who study the Complete Personal Trainer^ Program at a Goodlife Health Club, Genesis Fitness Club, Core24 Health Club or Club Lime location.

When you graduate from the Complete Personal Trainer^ Program, you may be eligible for opportunities with one of our leading gym network partners.

To be eligible for a Graduate Placement Assistance, you must undertake a SIS40215 Certificate IV in Fitness or the Complete Personal Trainer Program at a select Goodlife Health Club, Genesis Fitness Club, Core24 Health Club or Club Lime facility. This qualification combines self-paced online learning with the additional support of weekly partner mentorship, with each practical tutorial delivered to a small group of students in a Goodlife Health Club, Genesis Fitness Club, Core24 Health Club or Club Lime gym environment. All conducted by a fitness professional endorsed by the Australian Institute of Personal Trainers. All of our fitness professionals are highly qualified Personal Trainers and with years of industry experience.

Resources Required

For the online part of the course, you may need regular access to:

Computer: Laptop or desktop computer with working speakers or headphone points.
Internet: High-speed internet such as Broadband or ADSL, T1/T2, fibre optic (Dial-up access is not recommended).
Windows: Operating system – Windows 8 or above.
Mobile Phone with video capability or Video Camera: Some assessments in your course will require you to take and submit videos of you undertaking tasks for assessment.
Office Equipment: Printer and scanner to print and upload some of your assessments.
Internet Browser: Google Chrome, Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer 11.
MAC: Operating system – OS X 10.14 Mojave or later.
Software: Flash, Adobe Reader, Microsoft Word (or Open Office which is free to download).

Software: Flash, Adobe Reader, Microsoft Word (or Open Office which is free to download).

Subjects

Course Units
SISFFIT049Use exercise science principles in fitness instruction
CHCCOM006Establish and manage client relationships
SISFFIT041Develop personalised exercise programs
SISFFIT042Instruct personalised exercise sessions
SISFFIT043Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for body composition goals
SISFFIT044Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for older clients
SISFFIT045Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for adolescent clients
SISFFIT051Establish and maintain professional practice for fitness instruction
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Payment options

The Australian Institute of Personal Trainers offers affordable payment options to help you start your studies sooner.

  • Payment Plans* available (affordable weekly/fortnightly instalments)
  • Upfront Payment (possible discounts for eligible candidates)
  • Third-Party Finance (Subject to lender approval criteria)

Tuition fees include course delivery and assessment, online study material and dedicated student support services.

*Payment plan total is $100 deposit + 78 weekly payments. The Australian Institute of Personal Trainers uses the direct debiting services of Debitsuccess on payment plans. Payment plans will incur a $12 establishment fee, charged with the first instalment, plus a 3.63% transaction fee on each transaction. Weekly payment amount provided is already inclusive of the transaction fee.

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About Australian Institute of Personal Trainers

At the Australian Institute of Personal Trainers (AIPT) we are experts in nutrition and fitness, and equip our students with the best in online and face-to-face education. Established in 1999 alongside our partner Registered Training Organisation Foundation Education (RTO 22557), we have grown from a handful of campuses in Queensland to over 150 campuses and an extensive network of Mentors Australia-wide.

When you study with AIPT you have access to:
Dedicated student support – Access to a dedicated team of Support Officers to make the transition into study as straightforward as possible.

The largest network of locations – We have the industry’s largest network of gyms across Australia, ensuring we’re in your area.

Flexible delivery options – We cater to all learning styles and offer flexible study options to suit everyone’s schedules, with a focus on practical learning and hands-on experience.

Australian Institute of Personal Trainers is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO – 32363)

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