Certificate IV in Fitness (SIS40221)

What Can You Do With a Cert 4 in Fitness

This qualification reflects the role of personal trainers who develop, instruct and evaluate personalised exercise programs for generally healthy and low risk clients, to achieve specific fitness goals.

This qualification provides a pathway to work as an employed or self-employed personal trainer in settings such as fitness facilities, gyms, leisure and community centres, client workplaces and homes, and outdoor locations.

Personal trainers may offer services to individuals and groups, and may provide online training services. In some employment contexts, personal trainers may be involved in team leadership or supervisory activities.

Why complete your Certificate 4 in Fitness with Fitness Education Online

When you decide to take our certificate IV in fitness qualification, you will also get access to any two of the certifications below for free

Kettlebell Certification
Bootcamp Certification
Pre Post Natal Certification
Training Older Adults Certification

This means along with having a Certificate IV in Fitness, you will also be a Certified Bootcamp Instructor and Certified Kettlebell Instructor (or whatever specialisations you choose).

Take the Next Step in Your Fitness Instruction Career

Upon taking the certificate IV in fitness course that we offer here at Fitness Education Online, you will be able to enjoy the following benefits:

Study 100% online
Study at your own pace, without any time limit
Gain a lifetime access to the qualification’s learning materials
Acquire specialised skills to instruct personal training programs
Expand your qualifications as a fitness professional

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Course Details

Our certificate IV in fitness course is fully available online, which means that you can study whenever and wherever you are. It is also self-paced, so you can take it as long as you like.

Once you pay for the program, you will gain a lifetime access to the course materials. This will allow you to come back to the resources even after acquiring your certificate 4 in fitness.

Prerequisite Units (8)

Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold a current first aid and CPR certificate and have been recognised as competent through a recognised training program or recognition process against the following units of competency:

SISFFIT001 Provide health screening and fitness orientation
SISFFIT002 Recognise and apply exercise considerations for specific populations
SISFFIT003 Instruct fitness programs
SISFFIT004 Incorporate anatomy and physiology principles into fitness programming
SISFFIT005 Provide healthy eating information
SISFFIT006 Conduct fitness appraisals
SISFFIT014 Instruct exercise to older clients
SISXCCS001 Provide quality service

Required Units

To complete this qualification, you need to take a total of 20 units. 12 of these comprises of the core units, while 8 units should come from designated electives.

Core Units (12)

SISFFIT013 Instruct exercise to young people ages 13 to 17 years
SISFFIT015 Collaborate with medical and allied health professional in a fitness context
SISFFIT016 Provide motivation to positively influence exercise behaviour
SISFFIT017 Instruct long-term exercise programs
SISFFIT018 Promote functional movement capacity
SISFFIT019 Incorporate exercise science principles into fitness programming
SISFFIT020 Instruct exercise programs for body composition goals
SISFFIT021 Instruct personal training programs
SISFFIT023 Instruct group personal training programs
SISFFIT025 Recognise the dangers of providing nutrition advice to clients
SISFFIT026 Support healthy eating through the Eat for Health Program
SISXRES001 Conduct sustainable work practices in open spaces

Course Outline

Qualification: SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness
Course Duration: Up to 12 months

What You'll Learn

Certificate IV in Fitness (SIS40221)

Module 1: Advanced Programming

SISFFIT051: Establish and maintain professional practice for fitness instruction
SISFFIT034: Assess client movement and provide exercise advice
SISFFIT049: Use exercise science principles in fitness instruction
SISFFIT041: Develop personalised exercise programs

Module 2: Personal Training

SISXCCS003: Address client needs
SISFFIT042: Instruct personalised exercise sessions
SISFFIT043: Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for body composition goals
SISFFIT045: Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for adolescent clients

Module 3: Online Fitness

CHCCOM006: Establish and manage client relationships
SISFFIT044: Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for older clients
SISFFIT046: Plan and instruct online exercise sessions

Module 4: Fitness Business

BSBESB301: Investigate business oppotunities
BSBESB401: Research and develop business plans

Graduate Outcomes

Some of the job roles you may have once you complete this qualification are:

Personal trainer
Program coordinator
Children’s trainer
Older client trainer
Group fitness instructor

Delivery Method

Online Learning: All of our theory learning is delivered via our online learning centre that you can log in to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The learning material includes videos, PowerPoint Presentations and Online Text Books.

Practice Sessions: The practice sessions allow you to gain the confidence of working with real clients.

Practical Assessment: The final step in the process is to complete the live Practical Assessment.

What You Will Learn

Taking a certificate IV in fitness online course allows you to acquire the knowledge and skills you need to advance your career as a fitness coach. Additionally, enrolling in our online course will help you learn various things, including the following: