Diploma of Fitness

Science-based training for a natural advantage. Enrol now.

Specialise in Advanced Personal Training & Massage

Injury prevention and treatment are critical to long-term health, fitness and well-being, not to mention your personal training career.

The nationally recognised Diploma of Fitness combines dedicated studies in massage and personal training.

You'll be qualified to develop fitness and rehabilitation programs for children, the elderly, injured persons and those with cardiac and respiratory conditions, and to develop injury prevention regimes.

Advanced Personal Trainer Course

Two qualifications in one
Recognised & accredited
Flexible study options

Quick Course Guide
Qualification	Diploma of Fitness + Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice	Enrolment dates	Distance education option: Enrol anytime - start now! In-class option: Contact a SEEK Learning consultant for upcoming start dates
Study time	1 year full-time 2 years by distance education	Pre-requisites	HSC or mature age
Delivery method	Flexible: In class and/or by distance education	Assessment	Exams + practical training
Delivered by	ACNT	Finance options	Flexible payment options available

Graduate with Two Qualifications

The ACNT Diploma of Fitness is a comprehensive and advanced government accredited health and fitness course. It takes the innovative approach of bundling two standalone qualifications into one program of study.

Upon graduation, you'll be awarded the Diploma of Fitness and the Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice. This means you'll be appropriately qualified to perform the tasks that are actually required of an advanced personal trainer, in the real world. As well as fitness training and nutritional guidance, you'll be qualified to provide remedial massage and to prepare injury prevention regimes.


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Just as importantly, you'll be job ready. The course includes extensive hands-on training, and is prepared and presented by respected lecturers and practitioners. And because it's based on serious science, it's proven effective.

As a graduate of this health and fitness course, you'll possess an advanced understanding of:

Physiology & anatomy
Training & nutrition
Injury diagnosis
Leadership & sports psychology
Business & communication
Massage & rehabilitation

Course Modules

Anatomy & Physiology I
Anatomy & Physiology II
Anatomy & Physiology IIIb
Anatomy & Physiology IIIc
Assessment of the Musculoskeletal System
Biomechanics and Kinesiology - Introduction
Business Administration I
Clinic - Certificate IV Massage
Clinical Skills for Contemporary Therapists
Computer Skills - Basic
Counselling Ia - Communication Skills
Exercise Therapy
First Aid Advanced
First Aid Basic
Fitness I - Principles and Application
Fitness II - Weight and Cardio Equipment
Fitness III - Group Exercises
Fitness IV - Special Populations
Fitness Management
Fitness V - Personal Trainer
Fitness VI - Advanced Exercises Level 1
Fitness VII - Advanced Exercises Level 2
Functional Assessments in Sport

Gym Operations - Principles
Gym Workplace Practice I
Gym Workplace Practice II
Health Issues in Special Populations
Human Exercise Physiology
Legal Aspects and OH&S in Sport and Fitness I
Manage a Practice
Massage I - Basic/Swedish
Massage II - Remedial Techniques
Massage III - Assessment and Protocols
Nutrition Ia
Pathology - Introduction
Physical Examination I - Basic Techniques
Professional Development
Sport and Recreation in Society
Sports Nutrition I
Sports Psychology- Foundations
Surface Anatomy
Symptomatology & Diagnosis - Body Systems
Symptomatology & Diagnosis - Sports Injuries
Trigger Point Techniques

First Aid Training to Complete Your Qualification

This health and fitness course requires first aid training as part of the course curriculum. If you've previously completed a first aid course which meets the national competencies for the National Training Package HLTFA301B - Apply First Aid (including St. John Ambulance Senior First Aid Certificate), you'll receive credit for this part of the course.

Contact a SEEK Learning consultant for more information about this requirement.

Articulation and Upgrade Pathways

Through ACNT's articulation arrangement with Australian Catholic University, you may apply for entrance into the University's Bachelor of Exercise Science degree program, using your qualification to gain advanced standing.

You may also upgrade to the following ACNT qualification, with advanced standing for completed modules:

Industry Accreditation

This course is recognised by:

ATMS - Australian Traditional Medicine Society
AAMT - Australian Association of Massage Therapists
ARM - Association of Remedial Masseurs
Fitness Australia

Diploma of Remedial Massage

Study Options

Study this course in any one of the following ways:

Distance education - enrol and start your course anytime (a tutor will be assigned to you)
In class full-time - attend classes at the ACNT campus in Sydney
Combination - study some modules in class and others by distance education

Contact a SEEK Learning consultant now for in-class enrolment dates or for more information about these study options.

Flexible Payment Options

There are several payment options available for your convenience, including:

Annual payment
Semester payment

This course is Austudy, Abstudy and Youth Allowance approved. In addition, SEEK Learning also provides a finance option from Hanover Consumer Finance in Australia. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant now for more information.

About ACNT

With over 25 years' experience, the Australasian College of Natural Therapies (ACNT) has built a reputation for providing quality, accredited courses in natural health and beauty therapy. One of the largest colleges of its kind in the world, ACNT trains thousands of students per year and delivers highly qualified, knowledgeable and job-ready graduates.

Learn more about ACNT.