Work-Study Diploma in Fitness Management

Course duration: 30 months

Start Your Career in Fitness with Confidence  

This programme blends classroom learning with real-world work experience, equipping you with the practical skills, knowledge and professional attributes to conduct fitness assessments and client consultations, plan and provide customised individual and group fitness exercises in a gym or in mass community events for clients of all ages.

Trainees will be able to plan and design strength and conditioning programmes, apply data analytics to manage client performance outcomes, communicate effectively with clients and manage fitness business operations and membership services.

Whether you're passionate about helping others achieve their fitness goals or aspire to lead group training sessions, this diploma sets you on the path to becoming a trusted fitness professional.

Job role

As a trainee in the Work-Study Diploma in Fitness Management, you will begin your journey in the Operations Track, taking on roles such as:

• Associate Fitness Instructor

• Fitness Instructor

• Associate Group Exercise Instructor

• Group Exercise Instructor

In these roles, you will:

• Conduct client fitness appraisals to assess health and fitness levels.

• Design and lead individual and group fitness programmes, including strength and conditioning and active ageing fitness programmes.

• Monitor and manage client fitness performance outcomes, ensuring continuous progress and goal achievement.

• Deliver safe, effective, and engaging workouts tailored to diverse client needs.

• Support the management of gym fitness programmes and contribute to daily fitness operations.

• Facilitate clear and professional communication with clients and stakeholders to enhance service quality and satisfaction.

With experience and further development, you can progress into the Leadership Track, taking on supervisory and managerial responsibilities such as:

• Assistant Manager / Supervisor (Fitness & Group Exercise)

• Manager / Senior Manager (Fitness & Group Exercise)

In these advanced roles, you will:

• Oversee and optimize fitness operations across various programmes and facilities.

• Lead and mentor teams of instructors, ensuring high standards in service delivery.

• Strategically manage and evaluate client fitness and group exercise programmes, including those for active ageing and strength and conditioning.

Develop and implement client engagement strategies and maintain strong stakeholder communication.

Drive innovation and growth in fitness services through effective programme management and performance tracking.

Work-Study Training pattern

Hybrid Release - Alternating between blocks of daily classroom lessons and one to two days of weekly lessons at ITE, with the remaining work-week spent at the workplace for On-the-Job Training. 

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Some of our partners

Amore Fitness Pte. Ltd.   |   Calgenie Ventures Pte. Ltd.   |   Certis Management Services Pte. Ltd.   |   Fitness First Singapore Pte. Ltd.   |   PJ Gammon & Associates Pte. Ltd.   |   Singapore Sports Council   |   SJ Defence Services Pte. Ltd.   |   Virgin Active Singapore Pte. Ltd.

Employers that wish to offer training places, please click HERE.

What you'll learn

• Core Competencies and Learning Areas

• Fitness Appraisal & Consultation

• Application of Exercise Science & Data Analytics

• Training Programme Design, Implementation & Review

• Management of Group Fitness & Active Ageing Programmes

• Fitness Business Management & Operations

• Customer Service Across Diverse Settings & Populations

• Client Consultation & Communication

• Use of Communication & IT Tools

• Consumer Behaviour & Sales Strategies

• Group & Community Fitness Programming

• Strength & Conditioning

Entry requirements

Applicants must meet the following minimum entry requirements:

1. ITE graduates from any one of the following courses + pass company screening & interview;

   • Nitec with GPA ≥ 2:

     • All Courses

   • Higher Nitec:

     • All Courses

OR

2. In-service employees⁺ with:

   • Equivalent qualifications such as Workplace Literacy & Numeracy (WPLN) Level 5 and above

   • Relevant work experience

   • Strong employer endorsement

⁺In-service employee may be invited for an admission interview

Career opportunities

Graduates of the Work-Study Diploma in Fitness Management are well-prepared to enter the dynamic and growing fitness and wellness industry. With a strong foundation in fitness science, client engagement, and business operations, you will be equipped to take on a variety of roles across both private and public sectors.

Beyond traditional roles as Fitness Instructors, trainees can also explore diverse career opportunities in areas such as fitness analytics, where data is leveraged to optimize training outcomes; fitness consultation, offering tailored guidance to clients; and group and community fitness, which promotes wellness through inclusive programmes.

The diploma also opens doors to specialized fields like active ageing, fitness business operations, sales and marketing, strength and conditioning, and consumer behaviour in the fitness industry, providing pathways for those interested in the strategic, commercial, and psychological dimensions of fitness and wellness.

You can look forward to exciting career opportunities in:

• Commercial Gyms and Fitness Centres

• Corporate Wellness Programmes

• Rehabilitation and Health Promotion Agencies

• Boutique Fitness Studios

• Sports and Recreation Organisations

• National Sport Associations

For general queries on the course, please email ibt@ite.edu.sg

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