Fitness

Study with us and to learn how to train, manage and market fitness centres, gyms, community or corporate facilities, community health, personal training businesses and recreation centres.

Courses in fitness

Why choose VU

Studying fitness at VU

Get real-world experience with placements
You'll have the opportunity to do exercise science and rehabilitation placements that can give you a competitive advantage in the workforce.
Find your pathway into fitness
If you don’t yet meet the entry requirements to get into your chosen fitness course, we'll get you where you need to be with our study pathways.
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Achieve more with our award-winning teaching model
Complete one unit (subject) at a time, in workshop-style classes, with our VU Block Model®.
Keep fit while you study
Students can use our health and fitness centres across Melbourne's west at a discounted rate.
Over 200 sport partnership & affiliations
Students benefit from over 200 partnerships and affiliations with peak sporting bodies, professional and community sporting clubs and groups.
Women in Sport
We are committed to creating no boundaries for women and girls in sport and physical activity.

Career outcomes

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.

VU stories

Aaron Liedke
Aaron’s path to a sports & rehabilitation career
Master of Health Science (Osteopathy), Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy), Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (Sport Practice)
"The placement experience at Melbourne Victory Football Club has exposed me to several aspects of high performance sport and injury management."
Aaron's story
Justin Crow
How Justin helps drive Melbourne Victory’s success
Master of Applied Science (Exercise Rehabilitation)
"I chose to study at VU because of its strong reputation in exercise science. The course ran in the evenings, which allowed me to continue working as a physiotherapist during the day."
I chose to study at VU because of its strong reputation in exercise science. The course ran in the evenings, which allowed me to continue working as a physiotherapist during the day.
Justin's story
Shooting for gold
Bachelor of Exercise Science/Sport and Recreation Management (Honours), Doctor of Philosophy
"I've always loved sport, so I knew I wanted to study in the field, and VU was the best place for me to do that."
I've always loved sport, so I knew I wanted to study in the field, and VU was the best place for me to do that.
Alice's story
Shana Robinson
Shana's empowering approach to fitness
Certificate III in Fitness SIS30315, Certificate IV in Fitness SIS40215
"Exercise is not just good for the body – it’s so important for the mind as well. There’s a mind, body, soul connection, and even a short burst of exercise in a day can make a world of difference. "
Exercise is not just good for the body – it’s so important for the mind as well. There’s a mind, body, soul connection, and even a short burst of exercise in a day can make a world of difference.
Shana's story

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Exercise science

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Physical education

Sport science

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