Real Fitness Education.
Real Results.
At the Academy of Fitness, we blend industry expertise with modern delivery to give you the best of both worlds: the convenience of online learning and the credibility of practical, real-world training.
Learn at your own pace with the support of qualified trainers who actually work in the industry.Â
Build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to launch your own career or business — ready to succeed.
- Flexible study.
- Real trainers.
- Recognised qualifications.
That’s the Academy of Fitness difference.
Why a fitness career?
Have you found yourself watching the clock at work, wishing you could be doing something else? Do you lead a healthy, active lifestyle and want to get paid for doing something you enjoy?
Then a career in health and fitness is for you!
Careers in health and fitness are limited only by where you want it to take you. The Academy has graduate students working in all aspects of the health and fitness industry. From working in gyms, fitness centers, health spas, cruise ships, personal training studios, schools, the great outdoors, etc. Whether you are looking for a part-time job or to establish and run your own business, the Academy’s fitness courses are designed to get you there.
Our fitness educators
Being a PT doesn’t give you the skills to be an educator. It is our choice to use qualified and experienced fitness professionals who are trained to be VET teachers. Why? Because quality fitness education is the core value of our academy.
Our Trainers:
- Currently work in the fitness industry in some capacity
We employ trainers, business development managers and group instructors to make sure our content reflects current industry practice.
- All our trainers hold a diverse range of degrees
Ranging from university to the certificates they are delivering. We ensure they have been in your shoes.
We don’t rely on PT’s to judge whether or not you are competent at a skill as they are not familiar with the requirements to determine an individual’s competence from an educational perspective and the elements listed in the national training package for this qualification.
The Four Pillars of Flexible Learning
at Academy of Fitness
Learn at Your Own Pace
Your study should fit your life — not the other way around. Progress through your course when it suits you, with full access to resources and trainer support whenever you need it.
Real Support, Real People
Practical Skills that Stick
Quality You Can Trust
Flexibility to Choose
You’re not stuck here. We know life’s busy, and everyone learns differently. That’s why we give you options:
Study anytime, anywhere at your own pace.
Add extra support if you need it — Zoom calls, tutor check-ins, mentor practicals, or weekend workshops.
Pick the mix that suits your lifestyle.
Our Values
At the Academy of Fitness, our values shape every course we deliver and every student experience. We believe in doing things properly — with integrity, purpose, and real outcomes for every learner.
Integrity in Education
We do what we say. Every course, assessment, and workshop is designed to meet real industry standards — no shortcuts, no false promises.
Student-First Focus
Your goals drive what we do. From enrolment to graduation, we put learners at the centre of every decision, ensuring support that’s personal, timely, and practical.
Quality Over Quantity
We value excellence, not volume. Our programs are built for genuine skill development and long-term careers — not just certificates.
Accountability & Transparency
We operate with honesty and professionalism at every level — clear pricing, clear expectations, and open communication with every student.
Support That Works
- 1:1 Tutor Calls – straight answers when you need them.
- Face-to-Face Zoom Sessions – connect live and get clarity.
- Industry Mentor Support – apply your skills in real gyms.
- Practical Weekend Assessment Workshops – get hands-on, tick off requirements, and move forward.
- You’re never left hanging. Help is there when you ask for it.
Support That Works
Practical Assessment Workshops
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Testimonials
"They weren’t trying to sell it to me. They were understanding my lifestyle, where I was at…I can do it in my spare time. I can do it whenever I want. The practical- love it. They respond so quickly, calling, emailing- I would recommend it just because it’s a good education for yourself, it’s not just for teaching other people."
"I phoned a few different training providers and once I’d spoken with the team at AOF, I just felt a really great connection with them, really lovely people. They had fitness studies themselves, so they could really offer us some great industry insights into how we could really provide a great service… They could provide training that went above and beyond just the basic stuff."
"With ease, I found the Academy of Fitness. I love the flexibility- I have a one-year-old daughter and having the option to choose where I want to study and when I actually have the time to study definitely helps. I also love that the course challenges me online as well as the practical assessments, so it’s not all just theory, it’s practical and you have to get involved with the community."
"So, without education in any kind of career, you cant really expand. So I found that obviously that groundwork of a cert 3 and 4 does give you that foundation of knowledge to then leapfrog further into whatever you want to do in the fitness industry."
Enter your details to become a PT or group fitness instructor
SIS30321 – Certificate III in Fitness and SIS40221 – Certificate IV in Fitness. For more information on fees, course outlines, career outcomes and course duration.
