Name? – Adam Lynch
Where are you studying? – Queensland Academy of Fitness

What are you studying? – To be a Personal Trainer

What prompted you to study in this area? – I’ve always had a genuine interest and I wanted a job in a field that I love.

Are you studying Full time or Part time? – Full Time

Do you work? If so what are the hours like? – Yes, I’m a concreter. My hours are quite flexible, my studies fit in well with my work commitments.

Balance between work and studying? – The balance is excellent. Queensland Academy of Fitness offers flexible learning options, which fit in well with my work hours. I’m able to maintain a stable income whilst working towards a career change.

Have you done or do you plan to do work experience? – Yes, I have completed some work experience through Goodlife Healthclubs at Morningside. Being able to apply what I have learnt in the classroom onto the gym floor under the supervision of a qualified professional has given me extra confidence to start working as soon as I graduate.

What do you like about college life? – Learning something new about the industry every day, I’m very passionate about fitness and want to learn as much as I can!

What challenges do you encounter? – Although I am able to maintain a stable income through the course, when I’m at workshops, my boss doesn’t pay me. It’s good how my time in class is spread out so it doesn’t become a huge burden for me financially.

Do you have a favourite Trainer/Lecturer? – Glenis Frawley and Rowan McAulay, they are both very knowledgeable and their teaching style is very entertaining.

What do you plan to do upon Graduating? – I can’t wait to start working as a Personal Trainer. Being able to influence other people to change their approach to life and help them achieve their goals is very appealing to me.