Certificate IV in Fitness

Science-based training for a natural advantage. Enrol now.

Become a Personal Trainer

More and more people are turning to personal trainers for tailored routines and faster results.

Qualified personal trainers are in great demand in private practice, and in the fitness and hospitality industries.

After completing this fitness course, you'll be a qualified personal trainer, able to operate a personal training business or work as a trainer within a larger organisation.

Career-focused Personal Trainer Course

Graduate ready to train
Recognised & accredited
Progress to Diploma
Flexible study options

Quick Course Guide
Qualification	Certificate IV in Fitness	Enrolment dates	Distance education option: Enrol anytime - start now! In-class option: Contact a SEEK Learning consultant for upcoming start dates
Study time	9 months full-time 18 months by distance education	Pre-requisites	HSC or mature age
Delivery method	Flexible: In class and/or by distance education	Assessment	Exams + practical training
Delivered by	ACNT	Finance options	Flexible payment options available

Master the Science, Psychology & Business of Fitness

Whether you're running your own personal training business, or you're employed by a larger organisation, you need an in-depth, broad knowledge base to be effective.

You need to know how the body's skeletal, muscular, digestive and psychological systems interact. How to diagnose sports injuries. How to effectively manage the relationships, technologies and legalities of a client-based business. And, of course, how to work within, and manage, a gym environment.


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The Certificate IV in Fitness personal training course teaches you all of this, and more. In fact, it's the most comprehensive Certificate IV in Fitness course offered in Australia. Incorporating all of the Certificate III units, and offering an ideal balance of practical and theory, it's based on serious scientific research, and it's delivered by respected lecturers and industry practitioners.

As a graduate of this personal training course, you'll possess a job-ready understanding of:

Physiology & anatomy
Training & nutrition
Injury diagnosis
Leadership & sports psychology
Business & communication

Course Modules

Anatomy & Physiology I
Anatomy & Physiology II
Anatomy & Physiology IIIb
Anatomy & Physiology IIIc
Assessment of the Musculoskeletal System
Biomechanics and Kinesiology - Introduction
Business Administration I
Computer Skills - Basic
Counselling Ia
First Aid Advanced
First Aid Basic
Fitness I - Principles and Application
Fitness II - Weight and Cardio Equipment
Fitness III - Group Exercises
Fitness IV - Special Populations

Fitness V - Personal Trainer
Functional Assessments in Sport
Gym Operations - Principles
Gym Workplace Practice I
Gym Workplace Practice II
Health Issues in Special Populations
Human Exercise Physiology
Legal Aspects and OH&S in Sport and Fitness I
Nutrition Ia
Pathology - Introduction
Physical Examination I - Basic Techniques
Sport and Recreation in Society
Sports Nutrition I
Sports Psychology- Foundations
Surface Anatomy
Symptomatology & Diagnosis - Sports Injuries

First Aid Training to Complete Your Qualification

This personal training course requires first aid training as part of the course curriculum. If you've previously completed a first aid course which meets the national competencies for the National Training Package HLTFA301B - Apply First Aid (including St. John Ambulance Senior First Aid Certificate), you'll receive credit for this part of the course.

Contact a SEEK Learning consultant for more information about this requirement.

Upgrade Pathways

Upon completion of this course, you may upgrade to the following ACNT qualification, with advanced standing for completed modules:

Diploma of Fitness (incorporates Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice)

Industry Accreditation

This course is recognised by:

Fitness Australia

Study Options

Study this course in any one of the following ways:

Distance education - enrol and start your course anytime (a tutor will be assigned to you)
In class full-time - attend classes at the ACNT campus in Sydney
Combination - study some modules in class and others by distance education

Contact a SEEK Learning consultant now for in-class enrolment dates or for more information about these study options.

Flexible Payment Options

There are several payment options available for your convenience, including:

Annual payment
Semester payment

This course is Austudy, Abstudy and Youth Allowance approved. In addition, SEEK Learning also provides a finance option from Hanover Consumer Finance in Australia. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant now for more information.

About ACNT

With over 25 years' experience, the Australasian College of Natural Therapies (ACNT) has built a reputation for providing quality, accredited courses in natural health and beauty therapy. One of the largest colleges of its kind in the world, ACNT trains thousands of students per year and delivers highly qualified, knowledgeable and job-ready graduates.

Learn more about ACNT.