I train / advise people all the time without a written qualification except I do it for free.
Does that count?
It was a reasonable question but definitely not an option for you. Education wise a lot of it is average but you do learn some things, Kyle will know more as I have not gone through the TAFE mode. You really need to know your basic anatomy and in specific functional anatomy. If you do not know how the body moves you can not really train it. Basic exercise physiology is important and from there you really need to know training principles and how to program properly (probably the hardest for TAFE, Undergrad, Post grad, basically anyone to learn as it takes a fair bit of time to get a good understanding or proper programming). A lot of stuff you would learn on the job or as you train but you need that base first. If you could train under a good coach you could learn all of this from them and then you would have contacts and you may have a chance but this would take at least a couple of years even if you are a good student. NPR on here did it this way with PTC (Markos) I believe.
confuzz, would you be happy to have a someone with an interest in medicine remove your tonsils or would you prefer a qualified Doctor?
What makes you think that someone who needs to get stronger/fitter/leaner is happy to throw money away on someone who has an interest?
Would you even get a haircut from someone who like hair?
I think your chances are currently slim, but I also dont believe you need a piece of paper. I have had clients go and work as a trainer at other gyms, but these guys were exceptional lifters who had the runs on the board.
I dont know what its like in Sydney, but Pete at SS&S wont allow PT's into his gym lol
good luck
Your observations seem perfectly realistic, that would cover many PT's.
I honestly dont recommend it as a career choice unless you are a cut above whats out there.
You will need qualifications though.
No law about helping others.
Like others said, the issue will be insurance. If someone gets hurt while youre training them, it could mean trouble.
Also getting hired will be tough.
Interstingly, here in the US certificates are not needed nor regarded, they are also very cheap to obtain, they worked out a long time ago they meant nothing.
insurance and other typical issues here as well, but feedback from coaches/trainers here in the US, guys from all over the country state no certificates needed.
I explained our system and they laughed their heads off. They cant believe someone that doesnt lift can pay a few thousand dollars and get a piece of paper allowing them to work in gyms.
I'm not sure their information is totally accurate, but I've yet to meet a coach here with papers, I guess you dont get many PT's at lifting comps.
I'm also looking for a good coach or trainer. I don't think I can bust through 100kg squats again safely on my own.
I agree about the piece of paper. That's why I said he should get an education. There are lots of ways to do that. If a person's only education were Cert III/IV, or if their only education were lifting for years, I wouldn't expect them to do well as a coach or trainer. To be a good coach or trainer, the person has to put the extra in.I think your chances are currently slim, but I also dont believe you need a piece of paper. I have had clients go and work as a trainer at other gyms, but these guys were exceptional lifters who had the runs on the board.
I honestly don't think the best coaches or trainers will be part-time. Same for any job. "Go to Mario's restaurant, Mario cooks not as a career choice, but rather as a holiday part-time job he enjoys and has an interest in doing." Sound appealing? Would you expect the best service and food at Mario's?con said:Yeah i didn't want it as a career choice, but rather as a holiday/part time job that i would enjoy/have an interest in doing.
The cheffing before was pretty much 9-5, since I was doing office catering. Before that, restaurants, so yes crazy hours. And before that still, Army, so even crazier hours.Kyle, have sort of a personal question. Has the step away from more traditional hours had any negative effect? If I remember correctly you were a chef before so maybe not the best comparison (not exactly a regular 9-5 haha), curious though.
has anyone done this with the fia?