School Based Sport & Fitness Courses

School Based Sport & Fitness Courses

Fit Education Schools Program

Nationally Recognised Training 

Study methods: Online, our campus, at your school or combination of both 

Full scope of courses available, from Certificate II to Diploma 

Through the Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) program, Fit Education as a registered training organisation (RTO) offers years 10, 11 and 12 high school students the opportunity to study school based sport and fitness courses as part of their Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) and Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

Fit Education specialises in sport and fitness courses. In particular:

✔ Certificate II in Sport and Recreation – VETiS funding available to Queensland students.

✔ Certificate II in Sport Coaching – VETiS funding available to Queensland students.

✔ Certificate III in Fitness 

✔ Certificate IV in Fitness – University articulation pathways available.

✔ Diploma of Sport – University articulation pathways available.

✔ First Aid and CPR

Fit Education Teaching Options

Fit Education offers different program options that are customisable to suit your school’s schedule and learning environment. Below is a summary of the three teacher-based delivery methods used by our current schools. These can be modified as required to suit your school.

Contact us for further information.

Certificate III in Fitness school based traineeships are also available through Fit Education upon application. Contact us to find out more.

Fit Education school programs are backed by an extensive teacher support program.

School Based programs FAQs

Fit Education school based sport and fitness courses are tailored for school students in years 10, 11 and 12. Each schools’ vocational programs have different needs, and we will work with you to meet those needs. Contact our school coordinator to discuss your needs.
Refer to a sample careers progression here.

Eligible students must meet the below criteria:

  • Are enrolled at a school that has a completed agreement (MOU) with Fit Education
  • Remain enrolled and attend a Queensland school through the duration of the program
  • Some exceptions to the above are in place and at the discretion of the School, Parents and Fit Education.

Fit Education can deliver courses to school students individually and outside of Queensland, and to students of a school where a MOU is not currently in place. Contact us to discuss your specific requirements.

Fit Education courses are made available to everyone (even if your school doesn’t have a program with us). Individual students, parents and schools can discuss options available with a careers advisor.

Our school based sport and fitness courses are designed to prepare students for real world careers and pathways. QCE and/or ATAR rankings are outlined below:
Certificate II in Sport & Recreation SIS20122
4 Core QCE Points
VETiS Government Funding
Certificate III in Fitness SIS30321
8 Core QCE Points
Certificate IV in Fitness SIS40221
8 Core QCE Points
Diploma of Sport SIS50321
8 Core QCE Points
Articulation pathways are available with direct entry into Griffith University  and James Cook University.

Yes, Fit Education currently has articulation agreements with Griffith University and James Cook University. It’s important for us to understand each students career goals  so we can work with the students, parents and schools to map clear pathways for future employment and study. With our articulation arrangement with Griffith University, Diploma of Sport graduates receive credit towards the 240CP degrees below:



  • 20/30CP credit transfer for the Diploma of Sport – Coaching and Development to the Bachelor of Sport Development;
  • 40CP credit transfer for the Diploma of Sport – Coaching and Development to the Bachelor of Business.



Full details of these arrangements are listed in the University’s Credit Precedent and Articulation Database located a www.griffith.edu.au/credit via a search of Fit Education. Students will be required to meet the standard Griffith University program academic admission criteria.

Our high tech learning management system, Cloud Assess, offers all the tools your students need to succeed. Students can study using our state-of-the-art online course; access our fully equipped gym on campus; or study face to face in your environment; or combine all. Whether you study online or face to face (or a combination of both), our team will guide and support you. 

Fit Education has a three tier delivery offer for school based programs, which is customisable to suit your school and learning environment.

As part of Fit Educations’ commitment to schools, we offer an up skilling program (excluding Cert IV TAE) to one or more Physical Education Teachers to deliver course material and conduct practical assessment’s at the school, on our behalf.

Minimum qualification’s to deliver our courses are below:

  • Certificate II in Sport and Recreation (SIS20115) VETiS
    • Delivery and teaching of theory – Certificate II in Sport and Recreation
    • Practical assessment – Certificate II in Sport and Recreation and Certificate IV TAE
  • Certificate III in Fitness (SIS30321)
    • Delivery and teaching of theory – Certificate III/IV in Fitness
    • Practical assessment – Certificate III in Fitness and Certificate IV TAE
  • Certificate IV in Fitness (SIS40221)
    • Delivery and teaching of theory – Certificate IV in Fitness and Diploma in Fitness
    • Practical assessment – Certificate IV in Fitness and Certificate IV TAE

Why Partner with Fit Education?

At Fit Education, we believe your enthusiasm to become a group fitness instructor or personal trainer should be encouraged.
That is the reason we provide instant access to our courses and multiple delivery methods.
You can start working towards your goal straight away at school  and learn at your own pace or in the classroom environment. Whether you’re a student, part of a corporate group, full-time professional or a stay-at-home parent, we adapt to your schedule. 
Our exceptional learning management system offers all the tools you need to succeed. You can study with our state-of-the-art online course, use our professional equipment on campus, Study face to face in your environment or combine all. Whether you study online or face to face (or a combination of both), our expert tutors can guide and support you. That is our way of guaranteeing you gain your qualification as a fitness professional.

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