[CROWS NEST, August 17, 2015] – FitnessU, one of Australia’s leading providers of quality fitness training, offers specially designed online courses for individuals aspiring to work for the fitness sector.

The personal and fitness education provider’s Certificate III in Fitness suits anyone wishing to pursue a career as fitness or gym instructor and is also a pre-requisite for a career in personal fitness training. According to FitnessU, instructors are involved in assessments and critical supervision of clients, which calls for focused training for aspiring instructors.

Through FitnessU’s specially designed courses, aspiring instructors are prepared for a successful career in the fitness industry.

Intensive 6-Month Training

FitnessU’s SIS30313- Certificate III in Fitness is an entry-level in the online program’s fitness instructor course. The course consists of 9 modules, which cover a broad area of topics that include gym safety, lessons on the fitness industry, and the human body during exercise, healthy eating and health assessments for clients. During the 6-month training period, students will also learn how to plan and deliver effective gym programs.

At the end of the course, students will learn how to conduct initial client induction, which includes basic screening, program development, fitness appraisal and exercise. Students will also design individualised training programs within the context of a long term plan as well as critique techniques and apply appropriate strategies. The course also imparts lessons on regularly appraising client’s fitness levels and modifies programs accordingly.

Highly experienced professional mentors

Students of the Certificate III in Fitness will receive high quality mentoring from professional trainers from around the country. FitnessU’s “Pro-Trainers” help students master necessary skills, theory and practice, which also includes those needed to run a fitness-focused business.

Interested students can enquire by visiting their website at fitnessu.com.au.

About FitnessU

FitnessU, created by the Australian Fitness Network, is the leading provider of personal and fitness education in the country. It aims to equip aspiring fitness instructors with the proper courses with full VET qualifications. FitnessU is nationally and internationally recognised by various organisations, including the Australian Council for Private Education and Training and Australian Skills Quality Authority.

For more information, visit their website at http://www.fitnessu.com.au/.