Group Exercise Leader

To become an AUSactive Registered Exercise Professional you must have completed a relevant qualification and hold current nationally recognised first aid and CPR certification.

Group Exercise Leader

A Group Exercise Leader holding AUSactive professional membership has successfully completed SISSS00128 Group Exercise Leader (or equivalent), nine competencies which form part of SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness or an AUSactive approved private certification in a pre-choreographed group exercise program such as Les Mills or Zumba.

Graduates of an approved private certification in a pre-choreographed group exercise program will be required to complete AUSactive’s free Workplace Health & Safety Fundamentals iLearn course.

Group Exercise Leaders are qualified to lead predesigned group exercise sessions in predictable settings.

Group Exercise Leader Pathways

Launch Your Career as a Group Exercise Leader

AUSactive and Les Mills Asia Pacific have partnered to create a streamlined, affordable, and safe pathway for aspiring instructors to enter the workforce faster, with the right training, insurance, and safety foundations in place.

This new pathway recognises Les Mills Initial Training and other approved pre-choreographed certifications as valid qualifications to become an AUSactive Registered Group Exercise Leader (GEL).

Through this partnership, trainees can access free student membership, student insurance coverage, and workplace safety micro-credentials, all designed to help you start teaching confidently and safely.

How It Works

 Step 1 – Enrol in Les Mills Initial Training
Begin your journey by completing a Les Mills Initial Training module in your chosen program (e.g. BODYBALANCE®, BODYPUMP®, BODYCOMBAT®). https://www.lesmills.com.au/ 

Step 2 – Register with AUSactive for Your Free Student GEL Membership
Activate your free 6-week AUSactive Student Membership, which includes student insurance coverage for your supervised practical sessions. Register by clicking here

Step 3 – Complete Your Free AUSactive iLearn WHS Fundamentals Course
Undertake the Work Health & Safety Fundamentals micro-credential, worth 2 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points, available free via iLearn.

Step 4 – Get Safe: Maintain Current First Aid & CPR
Ensure your First Aid and CPR certifications are up to date.
You can access member discounts through Sports Medicine Australia.

Step 5 – Arrange Insurance (or Confirm Employer Cover)
Confirm that you’re covered by appropriate professional insurance or your employer’s policy before you begin teaching. 

Step 6 – Upgrade to Professional Membership
Once you’ve completed all requirements, upgrade your free Student GEL Membership to an AUSactive Professional GEL Membership and start teaching!

Special Offer: Upgrade for just $99 for your first year or $180 for two years (limited time only).

Why Choose the AUSactive–Les Mills Pathway?

• Faster entry into the industry — start teaching sooner.
• Free student membership and insurance coverage while you train.
• Free WHS Fundamentals course (2 CPDs).
• Recognised Les Mills certification under AUSactive’s national registration framework.
• Exclusive upgrade discount to professional membership.
• National recognition as a registered professional with Australia’s peak body for exercise and active health.

Get Started Today!

Join thousands of instructors taking the next step in their group exercise careers.

Register for your Free Les Mills Student Membership
Upgrade to become an AUSactive Group Exercise Leader Professional

Pathway 2: Group Exercise Leader (Other Routes)

A Group Exercise Leader holding AUSactive professional membership has successfully completed:

• SISSS00128 Group Exercise Leader (or equivalent) — nine competencies forming part of the SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness, or
• An AUSactive-approved private certification in a pre-choreographed group exercise program, such as Zumba.

Group Exercise Leaders are qualified to lead pre-designed group exercise sessions in predictable settings, ensuring safe, consistent, and high-quality experiences for participants.

Professional Plus

Level up with Professional Plus and get your membership and insurance in one seamless package backed by Marsh insurance at a highly competitive rate. Enjoy market-leading protection with a $20 million indemnity limit, plus added benefits like legal support from O’Sullivan Sneddon Law and access to Lawpath’s 1,000+ editable legal templates.