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Fitness Management
Combine safe fitness practice with client care and the fundamentals of managing a fitness enterprise.
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Inspire healthier lives—and learn to lead a fitness business.
Combine safe fitness practice with client care and the fundamentals of managing a fitness enterprise. From the start, your learning stays close to the workplace as you practise fitness programming, client safety and facility operations through hands-on activities and real-world challenges. You’ll leave ready to contribute with confidence, pursue opportunities such as fitness instructor or gym operations assistant, or turn your skills into an enterprise of your own.
What you’ll explore
Entry requirements
Your path to ECC may begin in different ways. This programme accommodates multiple admission routes, and our Admissions team can help you understand how your qualifications fit.
Applicants must meet at least one published route: NVQ-J/CVQ Level 2 certification, CCCJ academic entry requirements, Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition, or mature entry.
Mature applicants with relevant sector experience must pass college-readiness tests in English and Mathematics and submit a professional portfolio; bridging courses may be required.
Entry into Year 2 may be considered where the applicant demonstrates all required Year 1 or Occupational Diploma outcomes.
Programme structure
Explore each published study period, from your first foundation courses to the experiences that prepare you for work and further study.
Full-time2 years4 published study periods＋
Year 1 • Semester I＋
APCS1101Applied Communication Skills I3FMCS1111Client Services and Documentation3FMGP1102General Psychology for Sports and Fitness Enthusiast3FMFM1106Fitness Methods4FMAP1100Anatomy and Physiology3Year 1 • Semester II＋
FMFE1207Fundamentals of Fitness Equipment2MGMT2405Small Business Management3FMNP1200Fundamentals of Nutrition3ACCT1101Applied Principles of Accounts3FMSP1204Sports Fitness Psychology3Year 2 • Semester III＋
FMPT2100Personal Training2APEL1101Applied Foreign Language I2FMSM2101Fundamentals of Sport Medicine3OMAT1100Mathematical Operations3APCS1201Applied Communication Skills II3ELECTIVEElective3Year 2 • Semester IV＋
FMMO2200Medical, Surgical & Orthopedic Conditions3FMMT2201Fundamentals of Massage Therapy3COMM2301Oral Communication3FMMC1100Major Capstone Project1FMET1100Externship6FMIC1100Professional & Industry Certification1The structure shown is a guide. Course or unit sequencing and availability may be adjusted to reflect enrolment levels, faculty availability and programme scheduling requirements. Offerings may therefore move to a different semester or position in the sequence.
Your associate degree journey includes more than the curriculum table.
Depending on your entry qualifications, you may need Foundation Mathematics or English. Applicable associate degree students also complete PACE, U-VAC, Information Literacy, Social Outreach and other published college-wide requirements. These requirements do not continue into the bachelor’s stage.
Understand your requirements →You may be a strong fit if you…
are curious about health & wellness and ready to build practical skills.
want a structured pathway that connects learning with real career possibilities.
value teamwork, problem-solving and continuous professional growth.
Main Campus
This programme is based at the campus shown. Selected classes may also use online, field, laboratory or work-placement environments.