CONGRATULATIONs ON COMPLETING YOUR FITNESS COURSE WITH AFA
Even though you have finished your qualification with us it doesn’t mean that you are on your own. We have developed a range of resources and support services to continue to assist you throughout your career as a fitness professional.
It starts with your exclusive access to a suite of great resources on this Alumni Page, which will allow you to continue your life-long learning through Professional Development, as well as take advantage of discounts and offers from us and our range of industry partners!
Check out all your Alumni Resources below!
UPSKILL TO BECOME A QUALIFIED MAT PILATES INSTRUCTOR
Stand out amongst Group Fitness Instructors and Personal Trainers right across Australia with the Pilates Matwork Instructor Course!
This course is designed specifically for fitness and health professionals who have completed a prior qualification and is a great opportunity to add a new skill set to your existing career.
Whether you’re looking to step into an existing Pilates studio or start your very own business, this qualification will provide you with the ability to deliver a brand-new service to your clients and generate an additional revenue stream.
As a hybrid course, you’ll work through a series of online interactive presentations, a quiz-style assessment and Practical Placement documented via a logbook.
- Introduction to Pilates
- Anatomy & Physiology for Pilates Instruction
- The 34 Classical Pilates Exercises
- Contemporary Pilates Exercises
- Class Planning & Sequencing
- Instructing Pilates Exercises
- Screening Pilates Participants
- Scope of Practise of a Pilates Matwork Instructor
As an AFA Graduate, you get access to an exclusive $250 course discount to our Pilates Matwork Instructor Course. Contact our Careers team on 1300 232 348 or email [email protected] to secure your course discount.
Graduate Course Access & Additional Study
Refer Back To Your Fitness Studies
Now that you’ve finished studying your fitness course, you’ll still have access to all the content and resources located in our online Learning Management System.
You may want to jump back in to look at something you found interesting or refer back to a particular topic or study area that will help you in your current job.
Plus, you’ll also need to log in to our Online Learning Platform to complete your Professional Development courses to help you upskill in niche fitness areas.
As part of our Graduate Access, you can request a further 3 months to log into the platform and review the course resources by contacting us on 1300 232 348 or email [email protected].
Professional Development Courses
Looking to upskill or continue your Professional Development?
Check out our full list of Short Courses to help you stay at the forefront of the fitness industry:
- Optimising Recovery After Exercise (10 CECs)
- Helping Your Clients Build Good Habits (5 CECs)
- Advanced Squatting Techniques (5 CECs)
- Online Marketing for Personal Trainers (5 CECs)
- Advanced Periodisation Techniques (4 CECs)
- Olympic Weightlifting Techniques (3 CECs)
- Running for Personal Trainers (2 CECs)
- Fundamentals of Kettlebell Training (2 CECs)
- Suspension Training (2 CECs)
- Exercise & Pregnancy Training Guidelines (2 CECs)
- Supplement and Fad Diet Facts (No CECs)
Plus, we’re always creating new and exciting Professional Development courses, so we’re here for your entire lifelong learning journey!
AUSTRALIAN COMBAT & EXERCISE
Australian Combat & Exercise is a leading education provider of combat, exercise and sports science courses. They offer Professional Development courses either face-to-face or online in Boxing, Technical Lifting, Bodyweight Science, Interval Training and more.
Gain access to an exclusive AFA partner discount of 10% off all courses – contact us for the discount code.
INDUSTRY REGISTRATION
We definitely recommend that you register yourself with one of the fitness industry bodies. The idea behind this is that you receive the following benefits:
- registration for fitness professionals and businesses
- code of practice for professionals and businesses
- insurance
- Advocacy and representation to assist with Government and legislation impacting on the fitness industry
There are several industry bodies within the fitness space, so we recommend doing your research on each organisation and choosing whichever best meets your needs as a fitness professional or business.
Here is a list of the three main industry organisations below.
AUSactive
Formerly known as Fitness Australia, AUSactive is a not-for-profit industry association that exists to professionalise the exercise & active health industry. AUSactive focuses on developing industry standards, curated continuing education programs, and strong partnerships with education providers.
FITREC
FITREC is a modern recognition and support service for fitness professionals, whose key role is to provide a platform for qualified fitness professionals to easily communicate their education, experience, background and references. AFA Graduates receive an exclusive 20% discount – contact us for the code
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AUSTRALIA
Physical Activity Australia has been registering exercise professionals for over 30 years and is dedicated to advocacy, supporting people to be more active and representing fitness professionals.
Healthy People
AFA students and Work Experience Supervisors have FREE access to Healthy People, which provides the ability to create an online profile that is accessible by employers and connects you with a community of fitness specialists.
For students, you’ll be able to create a free profile, allowing local fitness employers to find you via the online database and reach out to connect. This is a great tool that will help you build vital connections and get a foot in the door in the fitness industry.
For employers, you’ll also be able to create a free business profile that will allow you to search the database of AFA students in your area and offer Work Experience and/or ongoing employment at your fitness facility. This is a great tool to find potential employees and help fill staff shortages.
career OPPORTUNITIES & partnerships
Now that you’re fully qualified and in the industry, we’d love for you to help future fitness professionals on their journey to achieving the same thing you did.
After you’ve had 2 years of experience as a Gym Instructor and/or Personal Trainer, we invite you to participate in the Australian Fitness Academy’s Mentorship Program.
If you have a passion for supporting emerging Fitness Instructors and Personal Trainers, you can utilise this opportunity to share your experience, skills and knowledge with the next generation of fitness professionals.
You’ll help guide AFA’s Certificate III and IV in Fitness students through the Practical Work Experience hours of their course in a supervising role at your current workplace.
What are the benefits of being a mentor?
- Professional Development (gain CEC’s towards your re-registration with AUSactive – *Eligibility criteria applies)
- Referral Rewards of $100 per person
- Access to FREE courses through AFA
- Recruitment (access and hand-pick the best candidates to build your business)
- Business exposure (reach a wider fitness audience)
CLICK here FOR MORE INFOrmation ABOUT BECOMING AN AFA MENTOR
refer & earn
Do you know someone else who is interested in studying a fitness course?
You and your friend could both earn $100 cash for every new referral you send our way that has never contacted us before.
career OPPORTUNITIES
AFA Job Board
We’re proud to promote all the latest job opportunities within the fitness industry in Australia!
Many fitness businesses advertise their jobs with us as they know our graduates are of the highest quality and have the knowledge and skills to excel in the industry!
SPORTSPEOPLE JOB BOARD
Sportspeople are industry leaders in advertising all the latest jobs in Sport, Health & Fitness around Australia, including National, State and Local organisations.
fitness industry employers
As the fitness industry continues to grow, so too does the number of businesses looking to employ fitness professionals.
Some of these organisations include their own training and professional development, so we advise students to contact them directly.
fitness industry partnerships
At AFA, we’re incredibly proud of the longstanding partnerships we have developed over the past 30+ years with a wide range of businesses from across the fitness industry. Here is an extensive preview of our existing partners:
The most important aspect of these partnerships is that they provide our students and graduates with genuine opportunities and links to employment across the fitness space. That’s why we’ve established several ‘Key Partners’ with specific benefits available to AFA Alumni.
click here to learn more about our exclusive partnerships & benefits
social networking
Stay up to date on everything that’s happening at AFA and learn valuable industry insights via our Social Media pages below:
first aid & cpr
If you need to complete or update your First Aid & CPR Training, you can do so with the Australian Fitness Academy.
We run monthly First Aid and refresher courses at our Campus in Melbourne, with special discounts available as an AFA Graduate
