Are your training courses accredited?

Third Age Fitness provides a comprehensive range of accredited courses that are recognised by prominent fitness organizations in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. The accreditation status of these courses enhances their value for fitness professionals seeking to maintain or advance their qualifications.

The primary accrediting bodies for Third Age Fitness courses include -

• Physical Activity Australia (PAA)
• AUSactive (formerly Fitness Australia)
• NZ Reps (New Zealand Register of Exercise Professionals)
• FITREC (Fitness Industry Training Recognition)
• BCRPA (British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association)
• SPRA (Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association)

Point allocations vary depending on the course and accrediting body. For instance -

Older Adult Fitness - Level 1 Workshop

• PAA - 3 PDPs (Professional Development Points)
• AUSactive - 14 CECs (Continuing Education Credits)
• FITREC - 30 points
• NZ Reps - 10 CPDs (Continuing Professional Development points)

Balance Training for Older Adults

• PAA - 2 PDPs
• AUSactive - 3 CECs
• FITREC - 30 points
• NZ Reps - 3 CPDs
• BCRPA - 4.5 CECs
• SPRA - 4 CECs

Third Age Fitness offers a number of short courses and non-accredited training. For courses without formal accreditation -

1. Professional development points may be available through application to the relevant governing body.

2. The process typically involves submitting course details and learning outcomes to the governing body for review.

3. Third Age Fitness offers support in this process, with assistance available by contacting [email protected].