The great news is,
wherever your interests
lie, there are courses
catering to all budgets
and time constraints.
health professionals has appeal, then you might consider
the Institute’s Exercise Therapist course. Lisa Chivers,
National Master Coach for Australian Institute of Fitness,
says ‘The Institute’s Exercise Therapist program, which
embeds a Diploma of Fitness, gives you the skills and
qualification to work with people who have chronic
health conditions.’
The Fitness Institute of Australia (www.fia.com.au) is
also a provider of the Diploma of Fitness course, which
has a prerequisite of a Certificate IV coupled with
industry experience. The FIA also offers a Sports Trainer
qualification for those interested in coaching athletes
and/or working with those suffering from sports-related
injuries. Similarly, if you want to become qualified in injury
prevention, then a rehabilitation course such as the
Rehab Trainer course (www.rehabtrainer.com.au) might
be what you’re looking for.
With a little research, you can pretty much find a course
that will build on your existing Cert IV knowledge, in
almost any field you desire. Check out the innovative
Poliquin Biosignature Practitioner course, teaching you
a well-rounded approach to fat loss through nutrition
and supplementation strategies. Similarly, the Mark
McGaw Institute of Sports Science (personal-fitnesstrainer-certification.com) offers courses that qualify you
as a Performance Nutritionist Specialist, Cancer Wellness
Specialist Trainer, or Older Adults Trainer, just to name a
few.
With today’s advances in technology, you can pretty
much expand your skillset from the comfort of your lounge
room. Nowadays, education really is entirely driven by
your individual interests, needs and constraints. Plus,
your own preferred style of learning can also be catered
for, given most RTOs and course providers offer online,
face-to-face and/or distance education options. So do
yourself, your business and/or your employer a favour –
and upskill.
Remember, courses undertaken and equipment
purchased for use with your clients may qualify as tax
deductions. Speak to your accountant to discuss your
individual situation.
Remember, there are also conferences, workshops
and other events specifically aimed at fitness
business owners and PTs, running all the time across
the country, and internationally. These events will
ensure you remain up-to-date with the latest training
techniques and management strategies, plus it can
provide you with precious CECs at the same time.
Check out the Events Calendar pages for details.
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Improve your skills with short courses:
Gain fur ther knowledge with longer courses:
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Rehab Trainer (Rehabilitation Courses):
www.rehabtrainer.com.au
Massage Therapist: www.fitness.edu.au /
www.fiafitnation.com.au /
www.endeavour.edu.au
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Poliquin Biosignature Practitioner:
www.charlespoliquin.com
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Diploma in Fitness: www.fiafitnation.com.au /
www.fitness.edu.au / www.fia.com.au
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Fitness and Nutrition for Children:
www.fiafitnation.com.au / www.chism.com.au
Boxing / kickboxing: www.punchfit.com.au /
www.thumpboxing.com /
www.fiafitnation.com.au / www.fitnance.com.au
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TRX Suspension Training or Rip Training:
www.ptacademy.com.au /
www.qpec.com.au
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BOSU: www.qpec.com.au/blog
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Fitball/Swissball Training: www.qpec.com.au/
blog / www.fiafitnation.com.au
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Kettlebell Training:
www.kettlebelltrainingacademy.com.au
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Nutrition for Exercise, Sport and Weight
Management: www.sportsdietitians.com.au /
www.fiafitnation.com.au
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Pre & Post Natal Exercise Course:
www.fiafitnation.com.au
Exercise Therapist: www.fitness.edu.au
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