The Most Common Mistakes Students Make in Personal Training Courses
Let us be honest… starting a personal training course in Perth feels exciting… and a little intimidating at the same time. New career path, new knowledge, big expectations. We think the toughest part will be memorising muscles or learning programs. But that is rarely where students struggle. The real mistakes are usually simple… human… and very fixable. We see them again and again. So let us talk about them like real people, not a textbook. Treating the course like just another certificate This happens more than anyone admits. Some students approach the course like a box to tick. Watch the lecture… skim the notes… pass the assessment… done. But personal training is not theory alone. It is applied skill. Real people. Real responsibility. Research from the Australian Institute of Fitness shows students who actively engage during training build stronger confidence and retain skills longer once they start working with clients. And honestly… clients can feel the difference within minutes....