[CROWS NEST, June 30, 2015] – fitnessU, the premier fitness education centre in Australia, connects its students with experienced pro-trainers through its fitness mentor program. This provides all students the opportunity to get regular and ongoing support from seasoned professionals. The advice covers all aspects of being a personal trainer and all there is to know about the fitness industry.

Mentoring Program

fitnessU maintains a growing network of professional trainers – or as the school puts it, pro-trainers – who provide assistance to students. According to the school’s website, there are over 10,000 active pro-trainers that support students.

The function of the mentor is to guide every learner on the skills every trainer must have. They also identify areas for professional growth, provide insights on career planning, and share information about the fitness industry. Learners may also use this as a way to expand their professional networks in the industry.

Students of fitnessU connect with a pro-trainer right at the start of the course. The mentor helps the students until the end of the course and provide advice through both online and offline channels.

Opportunity for Mentors

The mentoring program, however, is not only for students. fitnessU opens the said program to fitness professionals who want to help trainers-to-be along the way. The school is in the process of further expanding its database of pro-trainers. Fitness professionals interested in teaching and influencing students may apply to become certified fitnessU trainers on the company’s website.

fitnessU pays pro-trainers an hourly rate of AUD$70 for consultation sessions. A student consults a mentor five to ten times, depending on the length of the course. This also provides an opportunity for business owners to scout potential staff members.

Prospective students or mentors may contact the school through phone, email, or its website. All contact details are found on the website.

About fitnessU

fitnessU takes a flexible approach in providing fitness education to aspiring trainers. It offers both Certificate III and Certificate IV courses in fitness. The school also covers programs for specialisation on group exercises and personal instruction. It provides opportunities for fitness professionals to enrol in continuing education courses, too. The school is under the Australian Fitness Network.

Visit http://www.fitnessu.com.au/ for further details about the school and its courses.