COMMUNITY
Let’s make a real difference and
raise industry standards
Each quarter, as I contemplate what to write
about in this column, I end up with a long list
of interesting developments happening in
and around our whole Network community.
When looking through the list this time I
couldn’t go past the upcoming launch of our
first ever mentoring program, which will be
brought to you under the banner of fitnessU.
In mid-2013 we surveyed you, our
members, on your perceptions of today’s
fitness industry and, specifically, of
Network – and boy did you respond! You
told us you were worried about the quality
of graduates that were coming out of the
RTO’s. You told us that you were concerned
about career development opportunities
for fitness professionals. And you told us
that you wanted to engage even further
with us at Network.
All of the above, in addition to the fact
that Fitness Australia now allocates CECs
for mentoring, led us to create a professional
mentoring program for the fitness industry,
which we believe will help not only improve
the standard of graduates coming out of the
RTO’s, but also give you an opportunity to
further your career. Mentoring is a logical
progression for a personal trainer or group
exercise instructor who’s ready to step up
and go for it. And as well as being a great
opportunity to give something back to our
industry, it also offers you an additional
revenue stream – that’s right, we will pay
you to do it! For more information on
fitnessU, including the mentoring program,
keep an eye out for Network’s upcoming
communications.
Another superb development for the Network community, which
we announced at the recent FILEX convention, is the launch of the
Fitness Network shop – a partnership with Spartan Sports that we
are extremely proud of. Featuring a selection of equipment suited
perfectly for a PT business small or large, all very reasonably
priced and with a fantastic 10% off for Network Members,
the Fitness Network shop is a fantastic development if you’re
starting out your fitness industry journey, or for anyone looking to
top up their selection of ‘toys’. To check out the catalogue visit
fitnessnetworkshop.com.au
For those of you based in WA,
I look forward to catching up with
you at the WAFIC event from 15 to
17 August at the Perth Convention
centre – to check out the sessions
and presenters and to register, visit
waficperth.com.au
Until next time,
Ryan Hogan, CEO
[email protected]
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