Potential Career Outcomes
Some potential occupations include:
- Fitness Centre Manager (ANZSCO 149112): currently on Regional Occupation List
- Sport Coach or Instructor (ANZSCO 452317): currently on Short-term Skilled occupational list (STSOL)
- Tennis Coach (ANZSCO 452316): currently on Medium and Long-term Strategic Skill List (MLTSSL)
- Gymnastics Coach or Instructor (ANZSCO 452312): currently on Short-term Skilled occupational list (STSOL)
- Sport Administrator (ANZSCO 139915): currently on Regional Occupation List
Course overview
Due to the increase awareness of the health benefits of physical activities, there has been a strong growth in this industry. It is projected that the fitness industry will continue to flourish over the next 5 years. People who work in the industry include gym instructors, personal trainers, sport coaches and other fitness services coordinators.
Passionate about fitness or teaching your own fitness class? In Australia, there are many courses you can take to start your career in this field. Australia offers courses both at the vocational training level across to higher education. In these courses you will be exposed to topics such as:
- Fitness Program Planning
- Fitness Appraisals
- Group Training Program
- Business Management
- Community Fitness Program
- Sport, Fitness or Recreation Event
- Work Health and Safety
Graduate Outcomes
- The number of people working in the industry is expected to grow strongly over the next 5 years.
- Most graduates work in these industries: Education and Training, Arts and Recreation and Public Administration and Safety.
- Many opportunities to work part-time.
Common Course Requirements
- Completion of secondary education
- Meet English proficiency (Usually at least IELTS 5.5 overall for Vocational courses, or 6.5 for University courses)
Related Courses
Some related courses include:
- Certificate IV in Fitness
Duration: 11-78 weeks
Intake: 4 Terms
Cost: $4,200 – $15,000
Locations: Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth
- Certificate IV in Sport Coaching
Duration: 36 -52 weeks
Intake: 4 Terms
Cost: $6,000 – $8,820
Locations: NSW, QLD - Diploma of Sport Coaching
Duration: 52-75 weeks
Intake: 4 Terms
Cost: From $11,500
Location: NSW, QLD
- Bachelor of Sports Management
Duration: 156 weeks
Intake: twice a per year (February, July)
Cost: From $32,000 per year
Location: Most major cities throughout Australia
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