Welcome to the Institute of Health and Fitness

The Institute of Health & Fitness (IHF) as the education arm of McKinnon Sports Medicine has been in the forefront of sport and fitness education for more than twenty years.

The Institute of Health & Fitness provides the highest quality of training for people wishing to become qualified fitness instructors and personal trainers. Our exceptionally high client/student satisfaction levels reflect the fact that all our lecturers and staff takes pride in each student’s education.

Today, this Registered Training Organisation is one of Victoria’s leading fitness educational institutions and has a national reputation for excellence in vocational and professional education within the fitness industry. Our lecturers are drawn from professionally qualified experts in each subject area, to provide students with the best education possible. The majority of our lecturing staff have at least five years of university education and are all recognised experts in their fields.

Courses

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Certificate III In Fitness - Fitness Instructor

Do you wish to become a qualified Gym Instructor? Would you like to be able to work in the fitness industry with a nationally-recognised qualification? This course will give you the skills and experience you need to make your mark in the Australian fitness industry.

The Weighting Game

The celebrity mums make it look a breeze, but most women will agree that it takes a lot of hard work to lose the baby bulge. In today's society we applaud women who can deliver a baby one month and parade confidently in their bikinis the next. And there's no denying that this creates a lot of additional pressure for new mums.

According to Accredited Practising Dietitian Karen Inge, apart from the obvious wardrobe hassles, being unable to return to a pre-pregnancy self can be very stressful for many women and body image concerns can be part of post natal depression.

Biomechanics

One of our greatest problems in training and competing in sport is the occurrence of injuries. Injuries can sabotage the best laid plans for fitness. All too often those injuries are only treated with medicines, massage, acupuncture, manipulation, or further along injections of steroids, and finally perhaps all too often surgery.

As fitness trainers you are in the best position to see your client's physical attributes and biomechanics. You can also anticipate problems and help prevent injuries if you know what to look for.

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