Become a personal trainer
Certificate Iv in Fitness SIS40221

Do you see yourself living a more balanced lifestyle, having a passion for fitness, or wanting to run your own personal training studio? The new SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness will give you the foundational skill set to be a fully qualified personal trainer.
This personal trainer course was developed in-house by our sports scientists to graduate high-calibre personal trainers. Personal trainers typically work independently, either as self-employed individuals or as employees, and provide training programs, exercise feedback, and general healthy eating discussions to help people achieve their health or lifestyle goals. New industry sectors are rapidly emerging in the Online PT space.
As a personal trainer, you will often be the first point of contact when people seek to make changes to their lifestyle. Whether that be someone looking to lose weight, run their first marathon, or get big and strong. This means studying a personal training course you can trust is paramount to your success in the industry.
So, if you want to become a PT, chat with a FIT College career advisor today.
Study to become a personal trainer online or on campus. With campuses located across the country, FIT College teaches PT training courses Australia-wide with three intakes a year. We are one of the last true on-campus delivery of fitness courses in the country. Or, if you don’t want to wait look at our online study options for maximum flexibility, and premium support.
The FIt College Difference
20 Years of Evolution
The Certificate III and IV in Fitness have been the specialty of FIT College since its inception. Our fitness courses contain no 'off the shelf' purchased elements and have been updated and developed with every training package change in the last two decades. This course is what made FIT College the #1 institution.
Multiple Modes | Face-to-Face and Virtual
Complete the personal trainer course online through our Virtual Campus or attend F2F Classes, on campus at multiple locations around Australia. Campus delivery is disappearing from the industry education scene as companies hide cost cuts behind the virtual boom. FIT College continues to offer both Virtual and Face-to-Face in every state to ensure that you receive every kind of support, regardless of your location or study mode.
To learn more about how to become a PT with FIT College, chat with a Career Advisor today.
Industry Affiliated
FIT College doesn't just have gym logos on our page; we have real and tangible affiliations for you to use to find employment and support while you study to become a PT. FIT College have a team of Careers Liaisons whose job is to maintain industry relationships and help you find your place in the fitness industry! Enquire today about affiliates looking for PTs and where you can train for free as a FIT College Student.
#1 For Support and Quality
- If you need help, any student can organise to come to a campus and receive support.
- 12 months per Certificate allowable time to complete qualifications.
- Download all base and additional content and resources to keep.
- Tailored Study Plans to fit your schedule with a 5-day marking turnaround.
- 24/7 Help Requests on the Digital Learning Platform (Virtual Classroom) are available to all students.
- No mandatory placement hours; all assessments are tailored to the task.
- All students receive access to 12 hours of scheduled and staffed Virtual Support.
- All students receive access to scheduled, campus-based face-to-face (F2F) support on Fridays.
- Interest-free and flexible payment plans, allowing you to pay off your fitness course at your own pace.
- International portability within the ICREP's network.
Study Options for PERSONAL TRAINING COURSES are Flexible
Course guide
SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness
Topic 1 - Movement Assessment & Prescription
- Five short knowledge quizzes
- Four interactive online tasks
- Three hands-on, practical assessments:
- You will complete a static alignment screen on three people
- You will assess movement patterns (dynamic posture) across key movement types—squat, lunge, hinge, horizontal push and pull, vertical push and pull, and rotation—on three people.
- Deliver corrective exercises based on your movement assessment findings, focusing on improving posture, balance, and technique.
Topic 2 - Effective Personal Training
- Five short knowledge quizzes
- Five interactive online tasks
- One hands-on, practical assessment:
- You will deliver six exercise sessions that you have designed, explaining session objectives, demonstrating correct technique, providing cues, monitoring and modifying exercises as needed, and using communication techniques to support and encourage participants.
Topic 3 - Nutrition &Behaviour Change
- Five short knowledge quizzes
- Three interactive online tasks
- Three hands-on, practical assessments:
- You will provide feedback and healthy eating recommendations to one person based on their daily eating pattern
- You will conduct three 15-minute interviews to assess each individual's readiness and motivation for behaviour change, including their current exercise habits, attitudes, motivation, and perceived barriers
- You will meet with the same three people to plan their behaviour change. In each session, you will propose two techniques to overcome barriers, discuss the pros and cons of each, and support them in choosing one technique to act on
- SISFFIT053 - Support healthy eating for individual fitness clients
- SISFFIT050 - Support exercise behaviour change
- HLTPOP014 - Assess readiness for and effect behaviour change
*As part of this qualification, students will be required to complete a four (4) week Behaviour Project Report and submit it before the end of the course
Topic 4 - Body Composition Training
- Five short knowledge quizzes
- Four interactive online tasks
- One hands-on, practical assessment:
- You will deliver four personalised exercise sessions that you have designed. In each session, you will explain the objectives, demonstrate correct technique, provide cues, and monitor performance, adjusting as needed.
- You will use a combination of verbal, visual, and tactile methods tailored to each person, employing positive communication to motivate and reinforce progress. Throughout, you will explain how the exercises relate to body composition and the person's individual goals, while also highlighting strengths, encouraging questions, and responding to any feedback or challenges
Topic 5 - Training Adolescent Clients
- Five short knowledge quizzes
- Four interactive online tasks
- Three hands-on, practical assessments:
- You will conduct pre-exercise health screens for three adolescents, which will include a health and fitness consultation and a pre-exercise questionnaire. For each person, you will document your findings in a clear and easy-to-understand consultation summary
- You will conduct a series of five fitness tests (cardiovascular, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and functional motor skills ) on three adolescents, then evaluate and rate each result
- You will deliver five exercise sessions (two in-person and three online) that you have designed. In each session, explain the objectives, demonstrate and cue each activity, monitor performance, and make adjustments as needed using age-appropriate communication strategies.
Topic 6 - Training Older Clients
- Five short knowledge quizzes
- Five interactive online tasks
- One hands-on, practical assessment:
- You will deliver four 30-minute exercise sessions that you have designed. In each session, you will explain objectives, demonstrate correct technique, monitor performance, and adjust as needed.
- You will use verbal, visual, and tactile cues suited to the participant, apply positive communication, highlight strengths, explain progress, and respond professionally to questions or challenges..'009
Topic 7 - Develop Business Proposals
- Five short knowledge quizzes
- Four interactive online tasks
- One hands-on, practical assessment:
- You will identify a business opportunity that aligns with your future role in the fitness industry and develop a detailed proposal.
- You will then present your idea in a 10–15-minute session, showcasing its value and potential
Topic 8 - BEHAVIOUR CHANGE PROJECT
- Combined interactive online tasks and hands-on, practical assessments:
- You will implement two behaviour change plans and support each person over a period of four weeks. Each week, you will meet with the individual and relevant stakeholders (e.g. family, partner, manager) for a minimum of 20 minutes to review progress, update goals, and record outcomes in a logbook.
- During these sessions, you will document techniques used to support adherence, track completed activities, and note any contingencies applied. You will also maintain detailed records outlining goals, strategies, and progress. At the end of the project, you will conduct a follow-up review with each person to evaluate their progress, discuss changing needs, and recommend strategies to sustain their achievements.