Mark McGaw Institute of Sports Science

SIS30321 Cert III in Fitness (Gym Instructor) is the first step to converting your passion into your career as a professional gym instructor. After graduation

SIS30321 Cert III in Fitness (Gym Instructor) is the first step to converting your passion into your career as a professional gym instructor. After graduation you will be able to work as a gym instructor or group exercise instructor as you will have gained the following skills:

SIS40221 Cert IV in Fitness (Personal Fitness Trainer) will take you to that next step in your fitness career and give yourself the skills to start your own fitness business as a personal fitness trainer! After graduation you will have the gained the following skills:

Nearly 30 years ago, back in 1995, Mark first graced our screens as Hammer, one of the original Gladiators. Fast forward to today, and he’s back in the arena, but with a twist – he’s the show’s new referee, keeping a keen eye on the rules. Mark, with a friendly yet firm approach, shares his wisdom with the contestants: “Remember to balance your dreams with what you’re truly capable of – and that’s a tip straight from an OG [Original Gladiator]!”

Don’t miss the excitement as the legendary Mark, our original Gladiator, steps into the arena once more in the new 2024 Gladiators show! Tune in from January 15th Channel 10 to catch all the action, drama, and heart-pumping challenges, with Mark at the helm as the dynamic referee.

The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge and skills required to provide a first aid response to a casualty. The unit applies to all workers who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.

Both Provide CPR and Provide First Aid incorporate self-paced online modules followed by a  practical face-to-face workshop. Attendance at the practical workshop requires successful completion of the online learning modules.

Mark McGaw was the first to introduce unlimited tech support in fitness in Australia in 1995, MMISS utilises all technologies within reach on request; Skype face time zoom to name a few.

Learning Management, Mark McGaw was the first to introduce distance Learning for fitness in Australia in 1995. It has grown with technology to distance learning online, on the job experience and much more.

With Mark McGaw: In these short, easy-to-understand videos, Mark will show how easy it is to get fit and healthy. So what are you waiting for? Let's Get Moving!

The BMI measurement has limitations, as the body composition is not taken into consideration. Someone who is quite muscular, but has low body fat, could appear to be overweight. This measurement is most relevant for use with sedentary people, who have not done any significant training.

I did the certificate IV online and found the course easy to navigate and understand. From initial contact Mark was there to support every step of the way. The course itself has added value to my health, fitness and lifestyle as well as my employment opportunities. It gave more than I was expecting in both the course itself and the support that went above and beyond. I found Mmiss to be a company that genuinely wants to see students get an education in fitness. Course fees were better than anywhere else in the market. Overall I am extremely satisfied with my experience at Mmiss. I will be back to upskill in any educational courses that Mmiss have to offer.

Completed Cert 3 in fitness and found it to be very pleasant experience. They were very patient with my computer struggles and anything I was uncertain of was addressed impressing quick. Was very efficient course. I had some RPL and they sorted them out and recognised previous Certificates. Happily recommend

I would like to express my appreciation for your unwavering patience and support throughout this learning journey. Although my completion time was longer than anticipated, I am proud of my achievements and grateful for the knowledge I have acquired through your program. I have already recommended your course to two of my friends who intend to transition from dance teaching to group fitness and personal training. They may reach out to you in the near future.

My experience at MMISS was nothing short of amazing! Studying under Mark and his team, I knew I was learning from industry professionals, past and present, who set the standard. The MMISS educators are second-to-none; their knowledge and support combined with world-class educational resources raise the bar for fitness courses. In fact, before I’d even completed my initial studies I knew I would enrol in additional courses with MMISS – once you start learning from these guys, you won’t want to stop! I became certified in 2019 feeling confident I was more than just industry-ready, and went straight to work with a leading local personal training and group fitness studio.

In deciding to make a career change to fitness from academia, I researched Cert IV in Fitness programs available to me that had a combination of credibility and flexibility in course delivery during the Covid-19 pandemic. After discussions with Mark McGaw and his team, I chose MMISS due to its solid 25+ year reputation as a fitness education provider, and MMISS pioneered online fitness course delivery in Australia. I wanted the best, as my intention is to apply my knowledge and skills as a fitness professional in Europe. Through my learning experiences with MMISS, and subsequent experience as a practicing personal trainer in Australia, I feel very confident in doing so. Thanks Mark!!

My name is Tracey Burgess and I am the General Manager of iGym247 group. I have been personally working with the Mark McGaw Institute of sports science since 2013 when I started in this position, doing my Cert 3 and 4 with Mark. 

I personally found the course very detailed and well structured. Mark always gives one on one support to all his students to make sure they graduate with the best knowledge possible in both personal training but also setting up their business model.   

It has been a great pleasure to also be involved in Marks mentorship program in which I now have some of the best trainers in the industry after graduating. 

Price ,efficiency and convenience are the greatest advantages of the MMISS. For the same certificate you can hardly find a lower price than the MMISS. The courses can be all done online without any time restriction (deadline), which may be the most convenient and comfortable choice under current COVID 19 situation. Every time I finish a small block, I get the feedback in a very short time from the assessor, which is very efficient. Thanks for Mark and the assessor Steven for their excellent work.

Hi Mark, just to let you know… I’ve started work on Certificate IV in Fitness, Personal trainer course already… I have found it much more in depth than the Certificate III in Fitness, Gym Instructor course which requires more reading time. I’m reading up on periodisation, rehabilitation and sport specific training etc. Currently I’m reading the text you supplied and the basic strength/conditioning manual, your workbooks are very in depth and truly separates the men from the boys. ……Excellent stuff!!!!

I became a qualified Personal Trainer on June 12, 2013 and picked up business immediately. I gained enormous confidence from Mark, his course is second to none, so I knew I could go out straight away and put it to action straight away.

As a National Level competitive athlete, I was no novice to physical training and nutrition. However, Mark’s hands on approach to teaching core concepts helped me take my own training to a whole new level. More importantly, Mark made a determined effort to impart as much of his personal wealth of knowledge and experience from the Fitness Industry onto me so I could be well placed to become the most professional and well-rounded competitive personal trainer market. With Mark in your corner, you can have the confidence you have the best tools in the business to give your future clients the professional service they deserve.

I became interested in fitness when I was around 12 after watching Rocky, 1, 2 and 3, this being in a 6 hour cinema marathon – from then on I was hooked on bodybuilding – my first body building show was at 14 and after winning Junior Mr UK, I was spotted in a bodybuilding magazine and head hunted for Gladiators and won the ultimate gladiator competition. I chose MMISS due to its reputation, for being an in the trenches, science based, certification. This gave me an edge in fitness as both competitor and the running of my business.

I am a fitness competitor… the MMISS course was invaluable in helping me further my understanding of how the body adapts to exercise and nutrition… this intern has helped me in my endeavors as a fitness professional The MMISS staff were invaluable resource and support. I now run my own fitness trainer business and love it!

Mark is an amazing fitness tutor and I am grateful to learn from someone that is successful in the fitness and sports industry.  He knows what he is talking about and explains everything in great detail.  After doing my certificate 3 & 4, I have been confident in entering the fitness workforce as a personal trainer immediately.  Not only have I been able to apply what I have learned to training myself, which resulted in me competing in a few national bodybuilding competitions and doing really well, but I have also been able to practice what I have learned from the fitness course and apply it to the workforce with great acceptance and feedback from my clients.

The course is a good balance between theory and practice and Mark responds very quickly to his emails and calls if required.  I find this really important in doing online courses; the be able to communicate often and directly to the tutor.  I would recommend this course to anyone who is serious about wanting to become a successful personal trainer.

Bruce holds a Bachelor of Education in Physical and Health Education and a Master’s Degree in Sports Science, and is a member of the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association. He has coached and trained alongside…

We all have a story to tell, full of rich experiences and lessons learned. My interest in personal training/physical fitness developed through my own experiences in pushing my mental and physical boundaries in the military,…

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