Sport, Fitness & Coaching Courses

Study a course in Sport, Fitness or Coaching and obtain a qualification that will turn your love for exercise and healthy living into a rewarding profession. With a sport, fitness or coaching qualification you will have the skilled and practical experience to help others achieve their health and fitness and sporting goals.

With more than thirty percent of adults obese and another 30 percent classified as overweight, there’s never been a greater need for fitness coaches. The world needs people who can train and motivate others to lose weight, regain their cardiovascular vigor, and build strength.

Sport obsessed Australia is the perfect place to gain the skills you need to work with others and encourage an active and healthy lifestyle. Sport fitness and coaching courses are perfect for people who enjoy playing sports, staying fit, and participating in recreational activities. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics there are more than 65,000 people employed in the sport, fitness and recreation industry. The industry plays a crucial role in the health and wellbeing of Australians, with demand for skilled fitness practitioners continuing to grow.

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Information about Sport, FItness & Coaching Courses

Course Options

Certificate III in Fitness

You will learn the basic knowledge needed to succeed in areas like fitness program instruction, provision of healthy eating information, and introduction of exercise for older clients. You may also have a chance to specialise in areas like aqua or group exercise instructor.

Certificate III in Sport & Recreation

Diploma of Sport Development

You will learn coaching fundamentals including how to plan and deliver coaching programs for high-performing athletes. You will be introduced to the area of sports development and discover how to design, deliver and manage a range of community sport and recreation activities.

Diploma of Sport

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual intending to pursue a career in sport. Occupational outcomes for this qualification can vary from managing competitions, sports venues and facilities and identifying and developing athletes. Work at this level would be undertaken with a high degree of autonomy.

Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation

This course will give you the skills to motivate others, and help people realise their potential and develop a better understanding of themselves. You will also gain practical skills in areas such as canoeing, high ropes courses, hiking, and camping.

Diploma of Sport & Recreation Management

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work in the sport and recreation industry in a management or organisational capacity. These individuals have a high degree of autonomy and manage the effective provision of services or programs in locations such as fitness centres, sporting grounds or complexes, leisure and aquatic centres and community recreation centres.

Career Options

Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor, Coach, Program Coordinator

English Proficiency

Usually, you will need to demonstrate you have competent English skills by showing a test results such as IELTS 5.5

High School Certificate

You will need to provide a copy of your high school diploma to show that you have at least completed junior high school (Grade 10)

Typical Subjects that you will study in your Early Childhood Education and Care course include:

Subject Description

Provide first aid
Participate in workplace health and safety
Use social media tools for collaboration and engagement
Conduct non-instructional sport, fitness or recreation sessions
Plan and conduct programs
Provide quality service
Respond to emergency situations
General Electives
Organise schedules
Maintain business resources
Develop and extend critical thinking skills
Process accounts payable and receivable
Organise workplace information
Use business technology
Provide advanced first aid
Operate application software packages
Coordinate merchandise presentation
Coordinate sales performance
Organise and supervise participant travel
Facilitate groups
Facilitate inclusion for people with a disability
Plan and conduct disability programs
Maintain sport, fitness and recreation facilities
Implement facility maintenance programs
Manage stock supply and purchase
Process financial transactions
Maintain legal knowledge for organisation governance
Conduct sport, fitness or recreation events
Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships
Conduct sustainable work practices in open spaces
Educate user groups

Perth

Brisbane

Cairns

Sydney

Gold Coast

Toowoomba

Melbourne

Hobart

Townsville

Adelaide

Sunshine Coast

If you are hoping to continue your studies at university, once you have finished your Diploma of Early Childcare and Education you could request course credit towards a number of different bachelor degrees such as:

Bachelor of Sport Studies

Bachelor of Sport & Exercise Science

Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology

Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science

Bachelor of Sport Coaching

Bachelor of Sport and Outdoor Recreation

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Steps towards an Australian Skilled Visa

As the occupation of Fitness Centre Manager is currently on the Regional Occupation List (ROL) once qualified and with the necessary professional experience, it may be possible obtain a skilled or employer-sponsored visa that will allow you to continue to live and work in Australia once you have completed your Australian studies.

Complete your 2-year course

You will need to study a course or package of courses with a duration of at least 2 years, that will provide you with at least a Diploma level qualification. Your Study Gurus Counselor will help you enrol in a course that will meet the duration and qualification levels to become eligible to apply for a graduate visa.

Apply for your 485 Graduate Visa

After you have studied for 2 years and completed your vocational placement during your studies (most education providers will arrange this for you), you may be eligible to apply for and receive the Temporary Graduate Visa. You will need to obtain a provisional skills assessment and demonstrate your English proficiency. The graduate visa will allow you to live and work in Australia for up to 18 months so you can gain professional experience. Our team of migration agents will work with you through the graduate visa process.

Apply for a formal Skills Assessment

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Apply for a Skilled or Employer-Sponsored Visa

Upon receipt of your positive skills assessment, you may be eligible to apply for a General Skilled Migration Visa or for the employer sponsorship. Common visas available to a Fitness Centre manager, Sport Coach include:

190 – Skilled Nominated
482 – Temporary Skill Shortage – Medium Term Stream
494 – Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) – Employer sponsored stream
491 – Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa

*Applicants must meet the applicable visa eligibility criteria including qualifications, professional work experience, English proficiency, character

Job Outlook for Fitness Instructors

Future Growth

Very Strong

Median Weekly Pay

$1,126 is the median earnings for a full-time Fitness Instructor

Full Time Share

29% of the profession hold full time employment