TRAINERS’ TOOLKIT
Think of this as your go-to resource library for the information and resources you may need when you’re applying for jobs or setting up your own business. Please note that we are currently in the process of updating our forms so some may not yet be available for viewing. You can always call the PAA office if you have any questions, or would like more information, on 1300 784 467.
GETTING STARTED
- Tips for writing a great job application
- Where to look for jobs?
- Practical Tips For Starting Your Own Business
- Marketing your business
- Using social media to promote your business
- Pre-exercise screening template for new clients
- Client program template
- Building your risk management strategy
- Fitness Business Risk Management Template
- Get the right insurance
BUSINESS TEMPLATES
- Business plan template
- Marketing plan template
- Invoice template
- Meeting agenda template
- Minutes template
BUSINESS OPERATIONS
- First aid in the workplace (See First aid in the workplace – WorkSafe Victoria and Model Code of Practice First aid in the workplace)
- Pre-exercise screening template for new clients
- Client program template
- Building your risk management strategy
- Risk Management template
- Incident Report template
- Fitness business software programs
- Online tools for self employed professionals
RISK / INSURANCE TEMPLATES
- Building your risk management strategy
- Fitness Business Risk Management template
- Risk Management template
- Incident Report template
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- How to earn PDPs
- Diversifying skills to expand your career options
- Statutory Declaration
- Employment Advice Form as proof of employment
- Mentoring Template (PDF) (Word)
- Self Learning Template
TIPS & REFERENCES
- Tips for training older adults
- Our favourite resources on fitness industry
- Pregnancy and exercise
- Useful links
- Fitness Industry Award 2010 [MA000094]
- Minimum workplace entitlements
- Scope of practice
- Superannuation: why should I bother?
- Client retention: the key to your business
- EOFY: Quick Tips
- Resources for outsourcing digital media
REGISTRATION FORMS
- New registration (pdf 70KB)
- Renew registration (pdf 80KB)
- Adding a category to your registration (pdf 170KB)
TRAINING PROVIDER FORMS
- Program Accreditation Application (pdf 310KB)
- Forum, conference or event accreditation application (pdf 230KB)
POLICIES AND GUIDELINES
Physical Activity Australia’s policies and guidelines have been written to demonstrate best practices for fitness professionals and training providers working within the fitness industry.