On Course - Breony Johnston
Newcastle Herald
Tuesday April 26, 2005
BREONY JOHNSTON
Course: Certificate IV in Fitness Offered by: CorpFit Training Solutions (4940 8839) Why did you choose the course?To work as a personal trainer in the fitness industry you need to complete Cert IV in Fitness. I wanted to do the course so I could take on personal training clients and to expand my knowledge on health and fitness.How has it differed from your expectations?The course has been a lot harder than I expected and is taking a lot longer to complete than I originally thought.What have you learned so far?Lots! Basically this course covers everything you need to know to be a successful trainer in the fitness industry advanced exercise training, anatomy, nutrition, OH&S issues, as well as business management skills. I have completed all the face-to-face training and am now just working through the masses of assessments I need to complete and hand in.Where will your studies take you?I currently hold a full-time position in the fitness industry at Howzat Newcastle. This course will allow me to personally train clients and will also give me a greater knowledge of health and fitness.How much has it cost you?The course cost $1500.
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