Fitness Courses

The Bachelor of Dance Education is delivered through the Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE) as a specialist professional qualification unique to Australia.

Units are provided by experienced and highly qualified professionals, ready to empower you with all the knowledge and skills needed to become a PDHPE and dance teacher. By combining health, dance, teaching, and physical education in one degree, you’ll be able to study all your passions at once. We outshine competitors in the Quality Indicators of Learning and Trust (QILT) Student Experience Survey. Compared to other education providers and universities, ACPE ranked number 1 for Education courses in Australia for learning resources and skills development.

The Bachelor of Dance Education is endorsed by the NSW Education Standards Authority.

The Bachelor of Education (Physical & Health Education) qualification from the Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE) is perfect for those looking to pursue a career in physical and health education.

This degree will provide you with the graduate qualification to become a PDHPE teacher. Based on the Graduate Outcome Survey 2021, ACPE was recognised as having a 100% graduate employment rate for the course. Highly qualified and experienced lecturers will be delivering course content, making sure you’ll develop the skills that are needed to be a classroom-ready teacher. The Bachelor of Education (PHE) also incorporates units in both health and movement, as well as pedagogical and curriculum studies, all designed with the intention to equip you with requisite skills to become a teacher.

ACPE outshines competitors in the Quality Indicators of Learning and Teaching (QILT) Student Experience Survey, showcasing what students have said about their experience at ACPE. ACPE ranked number 1 for Education courses in Australia for learning resources and skills development in 2021.

The Australian College of Physical Education’s Bachelor of Health Science (Exercise) will allow you to understand how the human body functions in response to training, physical activity, exercise, and overall build stronger foundations for health professional programs.

This course allows for a diverse range of career options in the sport science field, with graduates that are eligible to apply for accreditation/registration with ESSA as Accredited Exercise Scientists (AES), AusActive as a personal trainer/gym instructor, or ASCA as a Level 1 or 2 S&C coach. ACPE outshines competitors based on the Quality Indicators of Learning and Teaching (QILT) Student Experience Survey, run by the Government. Compared to other education providers and universities in 2021, ACPE ranked number 1 in Health courses in the nation for student support, student experience, and teaching quality.

This course is face-to-face on campus at Sydney Olympic Park, with selected units available online.

Do you have a passion for sport and recreation and a strong head for business? We’ve got the right fitness course for you! Providing you with an understanding of the daily operations of a fitness centre, this SIS50115 Diploma of Sport and Recreation Management from the Australian Institute of Personal Trainers (AIPT), readies you for a career in management that draws on your skills to plan and manage events, fitness programs and develop a fitness business.

Armed with this qualification and your new set of practical skills you’ll be able to manage a successful and thriving fitness centre or facility. Learn how to coordinate client service activities, develop marketing strategies, obtain sponsorships, manage finances, recruit and lead staff, maintain WHS systems and more. AIPT is all about giving their students a competitive edge, which is why this course offers you electives that’ll help build your knowledge of event planning, fitness equipment management and more. 

Delivered online by AIPT, your coursework covers a wide range of competencies, equipping you with the knowledge needed to manage staff, develop marketing plans, secure sponsorship, coordinate client services, organise events, develop business relationships, manage stock, develop business plans, manage finances and oversee the daily operation of a fitness centre.

Please note: This is a fee-for-service program.

Please note: this course is currently in a transition period (superseded due to Government-mandated updates), with our updated course due for release in the next few months. Rest assured, completion of this course version before 31 December 2024 will still provide you with a valid and quality outcome.

Based on the content stemming from the Bachelor of Business (Leadership) is the Associate Degree of Sport Business qualification from the Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE) – offering students the opportunity to enter the workforce earlier, or complete their studies whilst balancing other commitments.

Key topics of this degree include sport analytics, sport law and integrity, sport management, athlete well-being, leadership, and management. The Associate Degree of Sport Business is also a pathway to the Bachelor of Sport Business (Leadership). ACPE outshines competitors in the Quality Indicators of Learning and Teaching (QILT) Student Experience Survey, showcasing what students have said about their experience at ACPE. ACPE ranked number 1 for sport courses in Australia for learning resources and skills development in 2021.

This course has a blended study mode, with on-campus attendance required and some online components available.

The Bachelor of Dance Practice qualification from the Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE) is a specialised degree that will equip you with the necessary skills and experience to become a professional in the dance industry.

This course not only develops artistry, choreography and performance, but also extends into values and ethics, dance within a health context, technical production, safe dance practice, and more. As the dance industry evolves, so does employment. Combining creativity with industry placements and practical training is perfect for passionate individuals who are looking to build a solid career within the dance industry.

The Bachelor of Dance Practice is also a pathway course for the Bachelor of Dance Education, with the first year of both degrees being the same. If you meet the entry requirements, you don’t lose any times or credits when transferring into second year.

This course is delivered face-to-face at ACPE’s Sydney Olympic Park campus, with selected units available online.

The Bachelor of Sport Coaching (Management) from the Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE) is a specialised degree which incorporates a strong focus on building both management expertise and coaching experience. The result of this is a flexible foundation that can be used to build upon key competencies that are aligned with highly successful management specialists and sport coaches.

Classes are taught by experts that are highly trained in their relevant fields, and will also bring their own industry experience to the table in order to provide further context to both theoretical and practical units. These practical classes will also provide further opportunity for mastering subject material and assisting with the development of further practical application. The Bachelor of Sport Coaching (Management) shares core elements of management principles and modern coaching that are increasingly encountered in the sport sector. In addition to this, you will gain several additional certifications that will accompany your degree. ACPE is also a proud member of the International Council for Coaching Excellence.

The Bachelor of Sport Coaching (Strength & Conditioning) from the Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE) is a specialist degree that fosters coaching, administrative, and professional skills that are necessary to work towards a fulfilling sport career.

Through this degree, you will learn about coaching theory, scientific processes, leadership skills, strength and conditioning mixology, and communication techniques. This degree contains a solid mix of both practical and theory work, both of which align extremely well with managing administrative, legislative, and political complexities often seen in the sport coaching sector. By studying with ACPE, you will also gain several supporting certifications that accompany your degree. ACPE is also a proud member of the International Council for Coaching Excellence.

Are you ready to kick off your career in sport and recreation operations and management? The Certificate III in Sport and Recreation (SIS30115) from the Australian Institute of Personal Trainers is your first stepping stone on the path to success!

This online Certificate course will prepare you to work across different activities and functions in the sport, fitness and recreation sector. You’ll start by building your foundational knowledge of the industry, learning how to maintain facilities and follow the necessary health, safety and emergency protocols. You’ll also gain a solid grasp on planning, organising and conducting programs and providing quality service for clients. With a mix of hands-on skills and essential knowledge, you’ll graduate with all the tools you need to break into the industry in an operational or customer support position.

Delivered 100% online, this nationally recognised qualification allows you to take the first step towards your dream career in your own time and at your own pace. You’ll have up to 12 months to complete your coursework, supported by a team of education professionals the whole way. So what are you waiting for? Turn your passion for sport into a career with this great course!

Please note: This is a fee-for-service program.

Please note: this course is currently in a transition period (superseded due to Government-mandated updates), with our updated course due for release in the next few months. Rest assured, completion of this course version before 31 December 2024 will still provide you with a valid and quality outcome.

Get on your feet with the Complete Personal Trainer Course from the Australian Institute of Personal Trainers (AIPT), in which you get two nationally recognised qualifications in the one course – SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness AND SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness.

It’s blended learning, so you’ll be able to study the theory online, anytime you choose, plus you get 46 hours of practical experience in a real gym which can be done either of three ways:

• Campus Club – learn in a small group environment in one of Australia’s leading gyms.
• 1-to-1 Flexible Mentor – you will be matched with an AIPT personal trainer who will mentor you inside a real club.
• Mentor of Your Choice – if you already know a PT you’d like to work with, upon AIPT’s approval, they can mentor you.

There are 32 course units to complete. Complete one course unit every 2 weeks to graduate in 18 months.

Please note: This is a fee-for-service program.

If you are passionate about health and fitness, and would like to turn this passion into a career, then this SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness qualification from Australian Institute of Personal Trainers (AIPT) could be a great way to enter the exciting fitness industry.

This course will give you the required skills to commence working in the industry and set you on your way to becoming a great fitness professional. On completion of the course, you will have the essential knowledge required to start working as a qualified Group Exercise and Gym Instructor, such as how to complete client fitness assessments, how to plan and instruct group exercise sessions, how to use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise and how to maintain sport, fitness and recreation facilities. 

This Australia-wide course consists of 15 course units which can be completed in up to 12 months, as well as 23.5 hours of face-to-face practical learning with a mentor. This can be completed with a 1-to-1 Flexible Mentor that AIPT will match you with, or a Mentor of your choice that AIPT could approve. 

Please note: This is a fee-for-service program.

If you have a passion for fitness are ready to advance your career helping others achieve their fitness and health goals, then this SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness qualification from the Australian Institute of Personal Trainers (AIPT) could be the ideal next step for you.

Whether you wish to work as a qualified fitness professional in an established gym or a club, or prefer to run your own personal training business, this qualification will give you all the skills you need to succeed. By studying essential industry aspects such as how to create effective personalised exercise programs, how to assess client movement and provide exercise advice, how to develop strength and conditioning techniques and how to plan and deliver online exercise sessions, you will gain the knowledge and confidence required to become a star personal trainer.

A part of this Australia-wide course is dedicated to teaching you the skills required to set up, market and effectively run your own personal fitness practice which will enable you to set up your own personal training business immediately after graduation.

The course consists of 17 course units which can be completed in 12 months, as well as a 27-hour practical component that can be conducted in a gym with one of AIPT’s mentors or a mentor of your choice.

Please note: This is a fee-for-service program.

 

Are you ready to be your own boss and do what you love as a qualified personal trainer? The Complete Personal Training Course from Australian Institute of Personal Trainers (AIPT) consists of the SIS30321 Certificate III and SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness, plus access to the BSB50120 Diploma of Business course!

This exciting course combines a series of foundational fitness units and a Certificate IV in Fitness with a Diploma of Business to give you the knowledge, skills and business know-how you need to succeed as a personal trainer. In the first part of the course, you’ll cover the basics of providing instruction and guidance for fitness and exercise.

You’ll learn how to incorporate the principles of exercise science and healthy eating into fitness programming for clients, and how to work with a variety of different clients to achieve their fitness goals. Throughout the Diploma part of the course, you’ll move on to the business side of launching a personal training business, developing essential skills for successful small business planning and operations.

This course is designed to be as flexible as possible. You’ll have up to 24 months to complete the entire course and for the practical components, there are 3 delivery modes to choose from:

• Campus Club – learn in a small group environment inside one of Australia’s leading gyms and be mentored by the best in the business
• 1-To-1 Flexible Mentor – you’ll be matched with one of AIPT’s qualified Personal Trainers who will mentor you inside a real club
• Mentor of Your Choice – if you already know a Personal Trainer, AIPT could approve them to be your Mentor to guide you through the practical components of the course.

In all three modes, you’ll complete theory components online in your own time. And no matter which delivery option you choose, you’ll be guaranteed high-quality course materials and training to help you launch your personal trainer career with a bang!

Please note: This is a fee-for-service program.

If you are looking to start a successful career in the growing area of personal health and fitness, this holistic Complete Personal Training and Nutrition Course from the Australian Institute of Personal Trainers could be perfect for you. This course is designed to give you optimum flexibility to build a versatile career in the fitness industry by combining three of the most essential industry qualifications.

The Complete Personal Training Course qualification consists of the SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness and the SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness, and will give you all the necessary skills to help people of all ages reach their fitness goals. You will learn to provide physical assessments for clients, create and instruct long-term exercise programs, incorporate exercise science principles into fitness programming as well as develop and instruct strength and conditioning techniques ideal for sports groups and athletes.

The 10967 NAT Diploma of Nutrition qualification combines online theoretical study with the required 30 sessions of practical work placement and will allow you to develop the knowledge required to become a qualified nutrition advisor. You will learn to create effective nutrition plans, promote the importance of healthy eating, educate clients and the broader community on effective nutrition in accordance with the Australian Dietary Guidelines and apply a depth of understanding of diet-related diseases in different contexts.

This course is designed to be as flexible as possible. You’ll have up to 24 months to complete the course and for the practical components of the SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness and the SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness, there are 3 delivery modes to choose from:

• Campus Club – learn in a small group environment inside one of Australia’s leading gyms and be mentored by the best in the business
• 1-To-1 Flexible Mentor – you’ll be matched with one of AIPT’s qualified Personal Trainers who will mentor you inside a real club
• Mentor of Your Choice – if you already know a Personal Trainer, AIPT could approve them to be your Mentor to guide you through the practical components of the course.

The theoretical parts of the course are available on AIPT’s online learning platform, so are available anywhere, anytime.

This Australia-wide course will also teach you how to manage and market a small business, giving you the skills you to be your own boss and choose when and where you work with your own client network.

Please note: This is a fee-for-service program.

The Bachelor of Football (Development, Management & Performance) qualification from Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE) allows you to turn your passion for football into a qualification. This degree will provide you with the understanding, skills, and knowledge to work in an incredibly diverse range of careers – centred within the football industry.

This degree will explore a range of football codes (e.g. rugby league, rugby union, AFL, futsal, and soccer), all of which will teach you how these sports deliver exemplary practice in areas such as community participation, sport science, coaching, and management.

The Bachelor of Football has been designed working directly with the football industry. Classes are taught by industry experts, all of which revolve around real-life case studies of clubs, organisations, and football professionals in order to ensure all knowledge acquired is industry relevant.

Work-integrated learning placements are also an integral aspect of this course to help you gain invaluable practical experience in the field – with a minimum of 260 hours of placement in various football environments.

The Associate Degree of Football (Development, Management & Performance) qualification from Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE) will make sure you’re prepared for a diverse range of future career paths in the football industry, with the skills, understanding, and knowledge that is necessary.

Through this degree, you can study how the industry (e.g. rugby union, rugby league, soccer, AFL, futsal) develops the game, and how the players, coaches, volunteers, and leaders work together to make sure their sport excels at all levels. The Associate Degree of Football has been designed in collaboration with the football industry, meaning your education will be to the highest standard. The workload also revolves around real-life case studies of football clubs, organisations, and professionals.

Work-integrated learning placements are also an important part of this course, with a minimum of 110 hours of practical placement in football environments being undertaken.

The Diploma of Football (Development, Management & Performance) from Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE) is designed to prepare you for a career in the football industry – working on your skills, knowledge and understanding of the sport.

In this unique diploma, you will explore a range of football codes (e.g. rugby union, rugby league, wheelchair rugby, soccer) and will learn how these sports are able to deliver exemplary practice in areas such as officiating, inclusion, management, coaching, and player development.

The Diploma of Football has been designed working with the football industry. Your classes will be taught by industry professionals, and focus on real-life case studies of football organisations, professionals, and clubs. You will also undertake a minimum of 45 hours of professional placements in football-relevant environments.

This 100% online Undergraduate Certificate of Sport Coaching from the Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE) is for those who are looking to balance working in the industry with flexible, convenient online study.

The course is designed for those working in coach development, athlete/player development, or sport coaching and have been in the industry or related field for at least 2 years. It will help you take advantage of growing your educational skill-set in order to enhance your personal knowledge, and build your current practice and career development to higher levels.

You can also achieve Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) credit, as the credit earned from this course can go to other ACPE courses such as the Bachelor of Sport Coaching (Management), or the Bachelor of Football (Development, Management and Performance).

The Bachelor of Physical Activity for Health qualification from the Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE) blends sport science, health, and movement to open up doors to a variety of further study options and careers.

If you’re looking to pursue a career in health-related fields and focus on sport and physical activity, this degree is well suited. You will learn how to plan, develop, evaluate and implement health initiatives and physical activity, all with the purpose of helping others become more physically active. This course will ensure you graduate work-ready, whether that be working for the Government, in community organisations, or in the private health sector.

The Bachelor of Physical Activity for Health is also a direct pathway course into the Bachelor of Education (Physical & Health Education). The first year of both degrees have the same units. This means that if you qualify in your second year to transfer over, you don’t lose any credits or time.