Fitness & Sport

A career in fitness is no longer limited to the sports ground or gymnasium. Cruise ships, mining sites, corporate office high rises, overseas and the great outdoors are all potential workplaces for the fitness graduate.

Fitness has become a high growth industry which is now being recognised by governments, corporations and communities alike. Media programmes highlighting the virtues of good health are helping to shape public attitudes to both the benefits of healthy living and the value of the fitness graduate.

Health, wellbeing, nutrition and exercise are becoming higher priorities on government and community agendas. In fact the national health system is introducing Medicare rebates into some areas of exercise prescription. 

Whether it be tackling the obesity crisis, educating the community on nutrition and exercise or personally training and motivating health conscious individuals - a fitness graduate can achieve the ultimate lifestyle job.

Fitness graduates have highly developed people skills; are motivational and encouraging; able to develop and deliver wellbeing, nutrition and exercise programmes; and they love a challenge!

Why study Fitness and Sport at West Coast?

  • Large, onsite, modern fitness facility for students to learn and practise their skills
  • Real, practical work experience (both on and off campus at fitness facilities and sport and recreation centres) is a major aspect of the course
  • Teaching is current, practical and delivered by experienced lecturing staff who remain closely affiliated with the industry
  • Professional, experienced lecturers share their expertise and knowledge in all facets of the sports and fitness industry from all over the country. Students will gain a professional insight into fitness, sports management and exercise rehabilitation
  • Group exercise qualification is available which can lead to employment as a group exercise leader such as aqua, circuit or aerobics Instructor
  • Industry partnerships with Joondalup Arena and Cerebral Palsy Association give students the opportunity to instruct fitness programs for people with disabilities.

Courses to be run in 2012

* indicates these courses are not available in Semester 2, 2012

Courses Career Opportunities
D029 Certificate III in Fitness This certificate is a foundation in the fitness industry and qualifies the graduate to work as a: Fitness Instructor; Group Exercise Leader; Strength and Coordination Coach; Weight Management Consultant; Aqua Instructor.
D030 Certificate IV in Fitness Students graduating with this certificate can enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle career as a: Personal Trainer; Lifestyle Coach; Health and Wellness Coordinator; Strength and Conditioning Coach; Small Business Operator; Injury Management Consultant.
* D011 Certificate IV in Sport (Development) This certificate qualifies graduates to work as: Recreation Officer; Coach; Active After School Provider; Sports Coordinator; Sports Development Officer; Programs Manager; Assistant to Event Management. Auskick Provider, Sports Officiators.
* NEW! D055 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy This qualification will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to work within a massage framework for the provision of massage treatment. You will learn to communicate with clients and to work effectively with others in the health industry. You will also learn about specific/medical terminology, applying first aid and following occupational health and safety and infection control policies and procedures.

Contact: 08 9233 1831