Rabbitohs
Institute of
Personal Training
Train inside the Rabbitohs' elite high-performance environment. Earn nationally recognised fitness qualifications — SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness and SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness — in just 12 months.
Book an
In-Person
Walkthrough
Tour the USANA Rabbitohs Centre, see the High Performance Gym where you'll train, and meet the team behind the program before you enrol.
SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness
Train where
champions train
The Rabbitohs Institute of Personal Training (RIPT), powered by AIF, is a unique dual Certificate III & IV in Fitness delivered inside the South Sydney Rabbitohs' elite high-performance environment.
Study online at your own pace, then come together once a week at the USANA Rabbitohs Centre for hands-on practical sessions in the Rabbitohs' High Performance Gym. Over 12 months you'll build the technical skills, business knowledge, and real-world experience to launch a career as a qualified personal trainer.
Train at the
USANA Rabbitohs Centre
All in-person training takes place at Heffron Park — the official home of the South Sydney Rabbitohs. Students gain exclusive access to the club's High Performance Gym and dedicated learning spaces, immersing themselves in an environment built for elite athlete development.
What's Included
Study and train at the USANA Rabbitohs Centre, with exclusive access to the Rabbitohs High Performance Gym and dedicated learning spaces.
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid delivered by Surf Lifesaving NSW — issued as a separate nationally recognised certificate upon successful completion.
Specialist education sessions delivered by USANA covering cellular nutrition, supplementation, and body scan analysis to complement your PT training.
Exclusive workshops covering personal brand building, sales, athlete programming, finance essentials, and injury prevention & rehab — delivered by Rabbitohs personnel.
Learn directly from Rabbitohs high-performance staff — coaches, sports scientists, and first-grade players sharing what it takes to succeed at the elite level.
Permission to film in the Rabbitohs High Performance Training Gym, plus an official Rabbitohs digital badge for your professional content and social media.
What You'll
Learn
The RIPT curriculum combines two nationally recognised AIF qualifications — SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness and SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness — with exclusive Rabbitohs-delivered workshops. You'll graduate with the technical skills, business knowledge, and elite-sport mindset to succeed as a personal trainer.
Musculoskeletal anatomy, exercise physiology, and the science behind safe, effective training programs.
Client assessment, program design, exercise instruction, and behaviour change — the full PT skill set.
Athlete-specific program design, injury prevention, and rehab principles — delivered by Rabbitohs high-performance staff.
Business planning, marketing, sales, finance essentials, and personal brand development — so you're ready to launch your PT career from day one.
Workplace health & safety, inclusive practice, working with diverse clients, and First Aid — the professional foundations every PT needs.
AIF × Rabbitohs
With 47 years of fitness education, AIF is Australia's leading provider of nationally recognised fitness qualifications. Over 100,000 graduates have launched careers in fitness, sport, and health — underpinned by AIF's industry-led curriculum and real-world practical training.
As the RTO (121508) delivering RIPT, AIF brings the academic rigour, assessment framework, and nationally recognised credentials that give your qualification weight in the industry.
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Rabbitohs Institute is the education and training arm of the South Sydney Rabbitohs — and their USANA Rabbitohs Centre is home to a world-class high-performance training environment. RIPT students train in the same facilities used by first-grade players, guided by the same high-performance culture.
Exclusive workshops, mentorship from Rabbitohs Institute staff, and the opportunity to experience training days provide RIPT students with a unique learning experience within the Rabbitohs' high-performance environment.
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Secure Your Place Now
Our new February 2027 cohort has just been announced. Enquire now to receive your exclusive program guide and discuss career opportunities with our experienced careers team, including dates, fees, and everything you need to know.