- Please note – NHFA is NOT a CRICOS registered provider and CANNOT accept International Student Visa Holders (Subclass 500)
Course Overview
This course is specifically designed to build on the knowledge and skills gained in a Certificate III in Fitness, and to equip you with a complete understanding of how to train and inspire your own clients to achieve optimum results.
You will use a diverse range of equipment, operate in different environments (both indoors and outdoors), and design a number of fitness training programs giving you the experience to hit the ground running when you become a qualified Personal Trainer.
A Certificate IV in Fitness qualifies you to be a Personal Trainer and allows you to achieve the ultimate lifestyle – working with anyone, anywhere, anytime!
Studying a Certificate IV in Fitness, you will gain experience in a vast range of equipment and environments and design a number of training programs giving you the skills, knowledge and experience you need to be at the top of the industry as a successful, qualified Personal Trainer.
Campus Locations
- Melbourne CBD
- Darlinghurst, NSW
- 24 Century Rd, Malaga WA 6090, Australia
- Unit 5, 135-143 Princes Hwy Fairy Meadow NSW, 2519
- 16/1 Gregory Hills Drive, Gregory Hills NSW, 2557
- (Inside Fitness First) 1/3 Coleman Parade, Glen Waverley VIC, 3150
- (Inside Club Lime Platinum) 35 Crinigan Circle, Gungahlin ACT, 2912
- (Inside Club Lime) Level 1 Shop 8, 1-17 Elsie St, Burwood NSW, 2134
- Carindale, QLD
- Castle Hill, NSW
- Macquarie, NSW
- Mayfield, NSW
- Sylvania, NSW
- Clyde North, VIC
- Fountain Gate, VIC
- Geelong, VIC
- Preston, VIC
- Richmond, VIC
- Hillarys, WA
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Personal Trainer
What You'll Learn
- Advanced Resistance Training – advanced strength training techniques for gaining peak performance results; body weight exercises, resistance training without the use of weights, plyometric and power based exercises
- Advanced Cardiovascular Programming – how the body converts fat and carbohydrates into energy, how this impacts endurance events, weight loss, toning and size maintenance, the use of heart rate monitors and how these can be used to achieve results
- Outdoor & Small Group Training – considerations for conducting outdoor and group based training (such as boot camps)
- Special Populations – know and understand the most common types of lifestyle diseases and how to accommodate these in training programs
- Advanced Nutrition – qualified guest nutritionists provide expert information on food and nourishment and how these impact weight gain, weight loss and optimal body function
- Your Personal Training Business – how to begin and rapidly grow your PT business, generating and retaining clients, professional business systems that assist with operations
Recognition
Study Method
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Locations
- South Australia
- Adelaide
- Australian Capital Territory
- Queensland
- Brisbane
- Chermside
- Gold Coast
- Sunshine Coast
- Brisbane
- Victoria
- Melbourne
- New South Wales
- Newcastle
- Sydney
- Parramatta
- Surry Hills
- Western Australia
- Perth
Duration Study Load
- Up to 12 months to complete the full qualification
Delivery
- Face-to-face practical – 6 sessions
- All theory and assessments completed online
Entry Requirements
- Certificate III in Fitness
- As a Certificate III in Fitness is a prerequisite to obtaining the Certificate IV in fitness, almost all students choose to complete our specialised Combined Certificate III & IV in Fitness Package
About National Health and Fitness Academy
At NHFA, we specialise in developing future fitness professionals through structured education and practical training. As a leading RTO in fitness education, our nationally recognised Certificate III & IV in Fitness programs are designed to equip you with the skills to coach real clients with confidence.Why Choose NHFA?Experienced Coaches: Learn from professionals who have built real careers in the fitness industry.Hands-On Training: Develop practical coaching skills in real-world gym environments.Clear Pathway Into Industry: Build the capability and confidence to step into the industry with direction.Career Progression Pathways: Expand beyond the gym floor with our Online Coach Program and Certified Nutrition Coach course, designed to help you build scalable income streams and deliver better client outcomes.Our specialised courses are designed to give you the knowledge, tools, and skills to build a sustainable career in the fitness industry, not just qualify.Train to coach, not just qualify.National Health & Fitness Academy is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 31894)
