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Due to increased industry demand, Smart Connection Training now offers a double Diploma of Fitness and Management specifically aimed at current fitness professionals wanting to take their career to the next level. This unique double Diploma will provide professionals with the necessary skills to set up or grow their business and contains strong academic and practical elements, challenging fitness professionals with an undergraduate level course to become true unique fitness specialists. What does the course cover? Included in this course are units such as advanced anatomy and physiology, specialised nutrition including body composition management programming for moderate risk clients and … Read More…

Martin Sheppard Title: Managing Director Interests: Olympic Memorabilia Collector Passion: “To make a difference.” If he could he would: “Convince the government to fund more projects with people and organisations who want to encourage more people to be more active, more often and in more places.” Martin has worked in the sport, recreation and leisure industry for over 30 years, managing a diverse portfolio of facilities including; leisure centres, sports facilities, museums, arts centres, theatres, parks, cemeteries and crematorium, ice rink, golf courses and tourism destinations. In addition, Martin has had a strong focus on program development and delivery for … Read More…

The interest from local government in Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the UK continues to grow as more governments can appreciate the benefits. In the last three weeks I’ve presented to 70 plus local government people in Dubbo (NSW), to 60 Victorian and 19 New Zealanders in Melbourne and 40 plus international guests in Hong Kong. Apart from the jet lag and Velocity points what have a really learned? There are a few aspects to share: Synthetic turf is having a stronger drive for multi-sport allowing the likes of soccer, rugby, touch, AFL and cricket to be played on the … Read More…