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* adding to the Australia section

Australia [edit]
In Australia, personal trainers may work independently with suitable insurance or choose to be a member of a registering body (Fitness Australia or Physical Activity Australia). The qualifications levels include; Level 1 - Certificate III in Fitness, Level 2 - Certificate IV in Fitness and Level 3 - Diploma of Fitness. These can be obtained from nationally accredited colleges (TAFE, Australian College of Sport & Fitness, Fitness Industry Training, Global Fitness Institute, Australian Institute of Fitness, Australian Fitness Academy). Once working in the industry, trainers who are members of associations are also required to complete short courses to obtain continuing education credit (CEC) points they need to keep their registration. A minimum of 20 CEC points every two years is required. Many personal trainers also have additional qualifications in weight loss, strength training, kid's fitness, and nutrition, which is in part due to the CEC program. CEC courses can cover a wide variety of topics such as different training techniques, nutrition, exercise styles, health conditions, physiology, lifestyle and rehabilitation.

Once members obtain there Australian Cert III & IV in Fitness, they are able to practice nationally. This can be done with this certification and using the Global Portability Matrix. The Global Portability Matrix was designed by ICREPS. This stands for International Confederation of Registers for Exercise Professionals, which allows all members to practice in other countries. Members are able to train in Belgium, The Netherlands, Hungary, The United Kingdom, Ireland, Lebanon, Poland, The United States, The Caribbean, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, Canada and New Zealand.

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= Different Types of Personal Trainers[edit] = Each personal trainer is specialized in different fields to activity. It's hard for each trainer to know everything about working out, so its important to find a personal trainer that is specialized in the area you are interested in working on and fits your goals. Each trainer has a different types of personality aspect that can be beneficial for the client depending on what type of trainer they are interested in.


 * Cardio Trainers
 * Physique Trainers
 * Lifestyle Trainers

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Purpose of personal training[edit]
The scope of practice for a personal trainer has a primary focus on prevention and involves enhancing components of health and fitness for the general, healthy population or those cleared for exercise. Proper exercise prescription may result in improved body composition, physical performance, heart condition, and health outcomes. The decision to hire a personal trainer may be related to a perceived health threat, a lack of knowledge, a personal belief in one's ability to begin and adhere to an exercise program, or have some sort of psychological effect. Often clients will seek the guidance of a personal trainer for factors related to motivation and adherence. A personal trainer pays close attention to the client's exercise technique, workout routine, goals, values, and nutrition. Personal training in men and women has been shown to improve the benefit-to-concern ratio for exercise (decisional balance), and increase confidence to choose exercise in the face of other time demands (scheduling self-efficacy). Personal training results in higher strength, higher workout intensities, and higher perceived exertion during exercise.

As mentioned earlier, some clients will often seek the guidance of a personal trainer for motivational purposes and adherence. Having a personal trainer also has psychological benefits. Some individuals may not be able to motivate themselves to perform physical activity, so with the help of a persona trainer, this can be achieved. There are different types of motivational personal trainers like being enthusiastic or tough depending on the client's preference.