Qualified personal training professionals are in high demand in the competitive fitness industry. Students interested in a career in this field should become certified through a program that includes exercise science, anatomy and physiology, and nutrition and may need additional training entering the workforce.

A course is the study of a particular topic within a wider subject area and is the foundation of a qualification. A typical course includes lectures, assessments and tutorials.

Online or distance learning refers to the use of electronic media and information and communication technologies (ICT) in education. With online learning, one can access education at any time and from any location with an available internet connection.