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Qualification: Gym Instructor

The Certificate III in Fitness is the baseline course that gives students knowledge of the fundamental fitness principles allowing for initial employment in the ever evolving fitness industry. 

The Certificate III in Fitness at AFA is the most up-to-date fitness training package and covers a broad range of subjects that are current within the industry, including: 

• Anatomy
• Physiology
• Nutrition
• Exercise Base Programming
• Exercise Prescription
• Pregnancy, Arthritis, Osteoporosis & Cardiovascular Disease
• Core Stability
• Occupational Health & Safety

This course prepares you for work in the industry as an instructor through gymnasiums and fitness centres conducting fitness assessments and designing programs, instructing clients through exercise programs and maintaining a safe gym environment. More importantly it sets you up to start helping people achieve their health and fitness goals.

Flexible Study Options
Both full-time and part-time courses are available for your convenience. Adjustments are made to the schedule to allow for public holidays.

Full-time
4 weeks duration Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm

Part-time
8 weeks duration
Evenings and Weekend: Tuesday and Thursday evenings (6.30-9.30pm) and Saturdays (9.00am – 4.00pm)

See timetable for course start dates.

Practical Placement
There are no set practical hours required to complete this course however in order to complete a number of assessment tasks it is recommended that students arrange for practical placement in a health and fitness setting. This also serves to integrate the classroom based learning in a gymnasium environment. At AFA we will make every effort to help you with practical placement.

Assessment
The assessment for Certificate III in Fitness includes theory and written tasks as well as practical assessment. Mini assessments are carried out throughout the course to ensure optimal learning.  

For more information on this course you can attend one of our free fortnightly information sessions. Please call us on 03 9532 7800 to make a booking.

Recognition of prior learning
To apply for RPL you need to download and submit the RPL Form - click here to download the form.

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