The Australian Institute of Fitness – as part of its consultation with key stakeholders – seeks advice from industry through academic advisory mechanisms as follows:
- Fitness Industry Advisory Bodies
- Fitness Industry Specialists
The role of each of these is described below.
FITNESS INDUSTRY ADVISORY BODIES
The Australian Institute of Fitness has assembled two leading edge teams of fitness business owners and operators. These teams – the Industry Advisory Board and Advisory Panels – provide leading edge comment and advice to assist the Australian Institute of Fitness to service the Fitness Industry.
INDUSTRY ADVISORY BOARD
The Industry Advisory Board is an assembly of the country’s premier fitness business owners and operators, whose purpose is to provide leading edge comment and advice to assist the Australian Institute of Fitness to service the Fitness Industry.
BUSINESS INDUSTRY ADVISORY PANEL
The Business Industry Advisory Panel represents the fitness business sector, and is comprised of a leading edge team of fitness business owners and operators. Meeting bi-annually, or as required, the role of this Advisory Panel is to provide advice appropriate to the educational activities of the Australian Institute of Fitness.
MASSAGE INDUSTRY ADVISORY PANEL
The Massage Industry Advisory Panel represents the massage therapy sector, and is comprised of a leading edge team of massage business owners and operators. Meeting bi-annually, or as required, the role of this Advisory Panel is to provide advice appropriate to the educational activities of the Australian Institute of Fitness.
PERSONAL TRAINING INDUSTRY ADVISORY PANEL
The Personal Training Industry Advisory Panel represents the personal training (PT) sector, and is comprised of a leading edge team of PT business owners and operators. Meeting bi-annually, or as required, the role of this Advisory Panel is to provide advice appropriate to the educational activities of the Australian Institute of Fitness.
INDUSTRY ADVISORY PANELS
For technical currency, the Institute also engages Panels of Advisors to ensure every aspect of the program is at the cutting edge of training. Advisory panels cover the industry specialisation areas of personal training, business, massage, group exercise (land based) and group exercise (aquatic based).
