Course ONLINE Fitness Instructor

Course information

The Online Fitness Instructor Course offered by the Swedish Academy of Sport Training (SAST) is a professional program designed to qualify participants with the knowledge and skills required to work as fitness instructors.
The course covers the fundamentals of personal training, training program design, practical exercises, sports nutrition, and general physical fitness. It is designed to provide trainees with the scientific and practical expertise needed to improve performance and achieve desired results, whether working in fitness centers or pursuing a professional career in sports training.
The course is suitable for all interested candidates, and a certified qualification is awarded after successfully passing all required examinations.

Certificate Title

Fitness Instructor

Eligibility for Registration

You may register for the course if you meet one of the following criteria:

1. Holder of a Fitness Assistant Trainer certificate.
2. Student enrolled in a university, college, or institute of physical education or sports sciences.
3. Documented practical experience of at least two years in the field of fitness training.
4. High-level athlete in a specific sport, with official documentation.

What You Will Learn

1. Anatomy of the musculoskeletal system
2. Energy production systems
3. Exercise physiology
4. Physical fitness and its components
5. Principles of sports training
6. Sports training methods
7. Active and healthy lifestyle
8. Fundamentals of sports nutrition
9. Techniques for managing psychological stress
10. Training methods for fitness components
11. Training program design

Program Duration

The full program consists of 174 training hours, to be completed within a maximum period of three months from the date of registration, divided as follows:

1. Online Study

130 hours of online theoretical study, including:Scientific curriculum, Course textbook, Training videos,Online lectures available on the academy’s platform

Completion of mandatory quizzes and the final theoretical exam via the SAST platform.

2. Practical Application

40 hours of practical training as a fitness instructor in a gym, under the supervision of the Swedish Academy of Sport Training and in cooperation with fitness centers in the trainee’s country.

3. Final Practical Exam

4 hours allocated for preparation and completion of the final practical examination.

How and When Can You Start Studying?

The SAST e-learning platform is considered one of the leading platforms in the Arab world and competes with top international universities and institutes.
It allows students to learn from anywhere, at any time (24/7), with immediate access to course materials and exams upon registration.
We offer flexible education that fits your lifestyle, free from traditional constraints, enabling you to gain experience, develop creativity, and confidently create innovative solutions.

Examinations and Passing Criteria

Course assessments are divided into theoretical and practical exams. The examination plan and pass/fail system are as follows:

First: Theoretical Examinations

All theoretical exams at SAST are conducted online through the platform, using randomized questions from a question bank based on the scientific curriculum.
Results are corrected automatically and displayed immediately after completion.

A. Mandatory Quizzes (Quiz)

The student must pass a number of mandatory quizzes before accessing the final theoretical exam.

Each quiz:

1. Does not exceed 10 multiple-choice questions.
2. Time allocation: 1 minute per question.
3. Passing score: 80%.
4. Unlimited retake attempts are allowed.
5. The final theoretical exam cannot be taken unless all quizzes are successfully completed.

B. Final Theoretical Exam

1. The student may take the final exam only after passing all mandatory quizzes.
2. Passing score: 60%.
3. The exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions (four options).
4. Exam duration: 50 minutes.
5. Maximum of two attempts allowed.
6. Students who fail both attempts may request an additional attempt for a fee of USD 50 per attempt.

The final practical exam cannot be taken unless the student passes the final theoretical exam.

Second: Practical Training Assessment

1. Completion of 40 hours of practical training in a fitness center as a trainer, under direct supervision of gym management.Training is documented through:Training approval form,Performance evaluation form
2. Both forms must be completed, signed, stamped by the fitness center, and uploaded to the academy platform.
3. The student cannot proceed to the final practical exam unless the practical training is successfully completed.

Third: Final Practical Exam

1. The exam includes various training case studies.
2. One case is selected randomly and presented to the trainee at the start of the exam via the platform.
3. The student must:Record a video performing the required exercises personally, using moderate weights, with no audio recording.
4. Perform the exam in a fitness center for approximately 30 minutes.
5. Upload the video to the platform for evaluation by the examination committee.

Exam Requirements

Prepare a single training session program including at least 10 practical exercises, based on the assigned case.

Demonstrate correct exercise execution for 10 repetitions with moderate load.

Emphasize accuracy, proper technique, and correct exercise sequence.

Evaluation Criteria

Final result is either:

Pass (with possible performance notes), or

Fail if major errors affect execution.

Re-examination

Students who fail may retake the exam for a fee of USD 50 per additional attempt.

Entry to the final practical exam is only allowed after successful completion of all theoretical and practical requirements.

Final Grade Calculation

1. Final practical exam: 50%
2. Final theoretical exam: 25%
3. Practical training: 25%The student cannot pass or obtain the certificate unless they successfully complete all three components.

Graduation Certificate

After completing the program and passing all required examinations, the student receives an official course completion certificate.
The certificate is sent directly to the student’s email and stored in their personal account on the academy platform.

The certificate is officially accredited by:

1. Swedish Academy of Sport Training (SAST)
2. Global Council of Sport Science (GCSS)
3. International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE)
4. Register of Exercise Professionals Tunisia (REPS Tunisia) – for Tunisian students