If developing healthy communities and individuals is your dream career, study fitness at VU. With the first degree of its kind in Australia targeting the fitness industry, gain the skills and knowledge to train, manage and market in fitness centres, gyms, community or corporate facilities, community health, recreation facilities and personal training businesses.
Our fitness degrees and TAFE courses are designed and taught by industry experts, who will guide you towards success as a leader in the field.
Bachelor degrees (undergraduate)
Bachelor of Exercise Science (Clinical Practice)
Start your career in the sport and exercise industry with a course that delivers a range of subjects across the biological sciences, social sciences and humanities areas.
Duration
3 years
Campus
Footscray Park
Delivery mode
Blended, Face to Face
Bachelor of Exercise Science (Sport Practice)
Gain the knowledge and skills for entry into professional careers in exercise and sport science, rehabilitation, community fitness and health, and research.
Duration
3 years
Campus
Footscray Park
Delivery mode
Blended, Face to Face
Bachelor of Fitness
Duration
3 years
Campus
Footscray Park
Delivery mode
Blended, Face to Face
Prepare for your ideal career as a leader in fitness centres and community-exercise programs, with a Bachelor of Fitness from VU.
Postgraduate
Master of Clinical Exercise Science and Rehabilitation
Duration
1.5 years
Campus
Footscray Park
Delivery mode
Face to Face
Become an exercise physiologist (AEP) with a Master of Clinical Exercise Science and Rehabilitation at Victoria University.
TAFE certificates & diplomas
Certificate III in Fitness
Duration
0.5 years
Campus
Footscray Park, Werribee
Delivery mode
Blended
The Certificate III in Fitness gives you the skills and knowledge to work confidently as a gym instructor or group exercise instructor.
Certificate IV in Fitness
Campus
Footscray Park, Werribee
The Certificate IV in Fitness gives you the skills to kick start your career the health sector, one of the fastest growing industries globally.
Diploma of Sport
Campus
Footscray Park
Kick off your career in the sports industry with a Diploma of Sport at Victoria University Polytechnic.
Can't find your course?
Studying fitness at VU
At Victoria University (VU), we want you to follow your passion and excel in the industry you've always dreamed of.
We're one of Australia's most industry-connected institutions, and are one of the top 2% of universities in the world.
You'll learn from leading industry professionals who combine theory with practice to prepare you for your career from day one.
Careers in fitness
Our fitness courses can lead to a variety of careers in the health, sport and fitness industry including:
- gym instructor/personal trainer
- group fitness instructor
- special populations training – elderly, people with a disability, youth
- community fitness and health services
- management
- marketing.
Colleges, schools & facilities
Our fitness courses are delivered by various colleges and schools across different VU campuses.
