Newcastle Training Facility

(inside EMF Fitness Centre, Kotara)
Westfield Shopping Centre Cnr Park Ave &, Northcott Dr, Kotara NSW 2289

The National Health & Fitness Academy campus is centrally located within EMF Fitness Centre, Kotara.

This campus is equipped with State of the Art Weight Equipment, the Latest Cardio Equipment, Functional Training Area, Wellness Zone and More! Everything we need to impart the knowledge and hands-on, practical skills required for you to become a fully qualified fitness instructor or personal trainer. This includes an extensive range of professional-quality strength and cardio equipment.

We run both full-time and part-time personal training courses from our Newcastle campus, but space limited so contact us today to secure your space!

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Testimonials

Past Students

RATING: G’day I’m Marc, Just want to say a massive thanks to Dave and NHFA. I have trained within gyms for over six years and knowing what I do now from Dave, I’m more then confident I will be the best Personal Trainer I can be! Dave is a great person, exceptional at what he ...

Marc Persona Trainer at Fenix Fitness November 19, 2014
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You cannot help but enjoy every class

RATING: I have recently had the pleasure of doing the Bamboo Mentor Course offered by the National Health and Fitness Academy and presented by Dave Burgis. After completing my certificate III & IV in fitness I decided that it was a natural progression to continue on to the Mentor Program. Nowhere have I seen or ...

Dave Kidd Maximum Personal Fitness November 21, 2014
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Past Students

RATING: The National Health and Fitness Academy certificate III and IV program was the turning point of my life. I was stuck in a job (as a lawyer) that gave me no satisfaction whatsoever. The National HFA program, inspired me and kept me motivated about my choice to do what I really wanted to do ...

Past Student Personal Trainer November 21, 2014
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Past Students

RATING: I’d like to thank Dave and the National Health and Fitness Academy for helping me into my new career. The course was everything I expected and so much more and I’m so thankful that I decided to become a personal Trainer and even more thankful that I did the program with the National HFA. ...

NHFA Graduate Personal Trainer November 21, 2014
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Employers

RATING: My name is Ed Curtain, Fitness R&D Director for China's largest fitness company www.PhysicalClub.com and winner of hundreds of industry awards including 'Australia's Best Personal Trainer', 'Fitness Business of the Year' and Asia's Best Large Fitness Company'. I have worked with Dave and the team from National Health and Fitness Academy for many years ...

Ed Curtain Fitness R&D Director for China's largest fitness company www.PhysicalClub.com November 21, 2014
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Past Students

RATING: My name is Ashleigh Dewit and I have recently completed my Certificate III and IV in Fitness through Dave and the National Health and Fitness Academy. I have always been very passionate about changing peoples’ lives and helping others but wasn’t sure what direction to take. I found NHFA and I’m sure this is ...

Ashleigh Dewit Personal Training Course Graduate November 21, 2014
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Past Students

RATING: My names Henare Watkinson, today is my last day with the NHFA and Dave. The greatest feeling is knowing you have the ability to positively affect change within not only yourself but the lives of others by doing something I love and am very passionate about. Having the confidence and knowledge to create a ...

Henare Watkinson Personal Training Course Graduate October 22, 2016
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I loved that fact that the course was delivered with a scientific approach, which is backed up by common sense for training “the average person”

RATING: I'd like to thank Dave and the National Health and Fitness Academy for helping me into my new career. The course was everything I expected and so much more and I'm so thankful that I decided to become a personal Trainer and even more thankful that I did the program with the National HFA. ...

Mark Conrad Manager | Jetts Tweed Heads May 4, 2017
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The National Health and Fitness Academy certificate III and IV program was the turning point of my life.

RATING: The National Health and Fitness Academy certificate III and IV program was the turning point of my life. I was stuck in a job (as a lawyer) that gave me no satisfaction what so ever. The National Health and Fitness Academy program inspired me and kept me motivated about my choice to do what ...

Rachelle Bayley Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor at Goodlife Nerang July 4, 2017
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Employers

RATING: At F45 we've had the pleasure to meet and employ a lot of great trainers from the NHFA who are exception trainers and are motivated to help people in the fitness industry. Without a doubt the National Health and fitness Academy students are the best equipped trainers. They are the most knowledgeable and and ...

Employer at F45 Training F45 July 22, 2017
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I have known Dave and the National Health and Fitness Academy and I am always impressed in the quality of students he produces.

RATING: Hi there, My name is Jeff Ozbourne and I’m the manager of Vision Personal Training in Bundall. I have known Dave and the National Health and Fitness Academy and I am always impressed in the quality of students he produces. They are perfectly equipped to become successful in the industry and I highly recommend ...

Jeff Ozbourne Manager of Vision Personal Training in Bundall November 22, 2017
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I have always recommended Dave and the NHFA because they go above and beyond to deliver

I have always recommended Dave and the NHFA because they go above and beyond to deliver the very best information, skills and tools to create the industry's most outstanding Personal Trainers! ...

John Cartwright Assistant Coach of the Brisbane Broncos, former Head Coach for the Gold Coast Titans November 30, 2017
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NHFA are definitely the experts when it comes to creating awesome personal trainers both in practical and the business application

NHFA are definitely the experts when it comes to creating awesome personal trainers both in Practical and the Business Application. ...

Nate Myles Recently retired Queensland and Australian Rugby League representative December 2, 2017
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I am aware of how important it is to get the right coaching from the start.

Having started my own career as Personal Trainer I am aware of how important it is to get the right coaching from the start. I enjoy passing on my knowledge to the students and that is why I teach regularly at the academy. If you want to start a career in sports or within the fitness industry, I would advise you to call NHFA today. I hope to meet you there soon! ...

Dan Ferris Head of Performance Coach for the Gold Coast Titans NRL December 11, 2017
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Thanks to the National Health and Fitness Academy I have finally got out of my job that I hated

RATING: Thanks to the National Health and Fitness Academy I have finally got out of my job that I hated and have now started my dream career as a personal trainer here on the Gold Coast. My life as changed so much all for the better and I'm so glad that I made the decision ...

Shahara Matza NHFA Graduate January 4, 2018
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NHFA provided me with the education to build a business

RATING: NHFA provided me not only with the education to build a business in the fitness world but with educators who were a direct contact into the industry. I didn't just find a job after I received my certificates but I had one lined up before I even finished the course! The business building side ...

Lori Lee NHFA Graduate December 18, 2019
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I’m so thankful that I made the decision to become a Personal Trainer with Dave and NHFA

RATING: I'm so thankful that I made the decision to become a Personal Trainer with Dave and NHFA. The course was outstanding and gave me everything I needed to not only become a successful PT but to now also have 2 amazing businesses and the lifestyle I’ve always dreamt of. I have always recommended NHFA to all my ...

Ray Brown NHFA Graduate December 18, 2019
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I am so pleased I chose NHFA

RATING: Being a professional cyclist for 15 years I have always had an interest in health and fitness. I am so pleased I chose NHFA to do my fitness qualifications as I am learning so much through the online platform. Because all the modules are video's of Dave and the other coaches teaching an actual ...

Jans Koerts (ig - jans.koerts) April 29, 2020
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Changed my life

I cannot even begin to express just how much Dave and NHFA has changed my life in the 8 or so weeks I was with him doing the full-time course. The things I have learnt from them in terms of business, personal training and life is something I'm going to carry with me forever. Dave has mentally motivated me to become the most successful version of myself. Dave and the team really have helped me feel like every ambition and goal I have, is something that I can definitely NAIL. I cannot wait to continue to learn from Dave in future courses/workshops/podcasts/seminars, he's an absolutely incredible mentor.

Doing this course with NHFA has really made me feel like I'm on the right path and I'm going to become very successful. ...

Tyson Edwards NHFA Graduate May 22, 2020
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Perfect learning experience with NHFA

I cannot even begin to express just how much Dave and NHFA has changed my life in the 8 or so weeks I was with him doing the full-time course. The things I have learnt from them in terms of business, personal training and life is something I'm going to carry with me forever. Dave has mentally motivated me to become the most successful version of myself. Dave and the team really have helped me feel like every ambition and goal I have, is something that I can definitely NAIL. I cannot wait to continue to learn from Dave in future courses/workshops/podcasts/seminars, he's an absolutely incredible mentor.

Doing this course with NHFA has really made me feel like I'm on the right path and I'm going to become very successful. ...

Shenaye Noendeng NHFA Graduate | Personal Trainer Goodlife Health Club Coomera June 30, 2021
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I can highly recommend this course!

I cannot even begin to express just how much Dave and NHFA has changed my life in the 8 or so weeks I was with him doing the full-time course. The things I have learnt from them in terms of business, personal training and life is something I'm going to carry with me forever. Dave has mentally motivated me to become the most successful version of myself. Dave and the team really have helped me feel like every ambition and goal I have, is something that I can definitely NAIL. I cannot wait to continue to learn from Dave in future courses/workshops/podcasts/seminars, he's an absolutely incredible mentor.

Doing this course with NHFA has really made me feel like I'm on the right path and I'm going to become very successful. ...

Jessie Ray NHFA Graduate | Owner at J-Ray Fit, Newcastle September 7, 2021
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NHFA got me where I wanted to be

I cannot even begin to express just how much Dave and NHFA has changed my life in the 8 or so weeks I was with him doing the full-time course. The things I have learnt from them in terms of business, personal training and life is something I'm going to carry with me forever. Dave has mentally motivated me to become the most successful version of myself. Dave and the team really have helped me feel like every ambition and goal I have, is something that I can definitely NAIL. I cannot wait to continue to learn from Dave in future courses/workshops/podcasts/seminars, he's an absolutely incredible mentor.

Doing this course with NHFA has really made me feel like I'm on the right path and I'm going to become very successful. ...

Jack Rowe NHFA Graduate | Personal Trainer at Snap Fitness, Parkwood September 7, 2021
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NHFA has the best of the best coaches!

I cannot even begin to express just how much Dave and NHFA has changed my life in the 8 or so weeks I was with him doing the full-time course. The things I have learnt from them in terms of business, personal training and life is something I'm going to carry with me forever. Dave has mentally motivated me to become the most successful version of myself. Dave and the team really have helped me feel like every ambition and goal I have, is something that I can definitely NAIL. I cannot wait to continue to learn from Dave in future courses/workshops/podcasts/seminars, he's an absolutely incredible mentor.

Doing this course with NHFA has really made me feel like I'm on the right path and I'm going to become very successful. ...

Kayla Buxton NHFA Graduate | Personal Trainer at PLC, Bundall September 7, 2021
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The best Personal Training course EVER!

I cannot even begin to express just how much Dave and NHFA has changed my life in the 8 or so weeks I was with him doing the full-time course. The things I have learnt from them in terms of business, personal training and life is something I'm going to carry with me forever. Dave has mentally motivated me to become the most successful version of myself. Dave and the team really have helped me feel like every ambition and goal I have, is something that I can definitely NAIL. I cannot wait to continue to learn from Dave in future courses/workshops/podcasts/seminars, he's an absolutely incredible mentor.

Doing this course with NHFA has really made me feel like I'm on the right path and I'm going to become very successful. ...

Erin O'Brien NHFA Graduate | Personal Trainer at Goodlife Health Club, Robina September 22, 2021
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Clare Bray

I cannot even begin to express just how much Dave and NHFA has changed my life in the 8 or so weeks I was with him doing the full-time course. The things I have learnt from them in terms of business, personal training and life is something I'm going to carry with me forever. Dave has mentally motivated me to become the most successful version of myself. Dave and the team really have helped me feel like every ambition and goal I have, is something that I can definitely NAIL. I cannot wait to continue to learn from Dave in future courses/workshops/podcasts/seminars, he's an absolutely incredible mentor.

Doing this course with NHFA has really made me feel like I'm on the right path and I'm going to become very successful. ...

Clare Bray NHFA Graduate | Personal Trainer, Home Studio/Gym September 22, 2021
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Ben Folmer

I cannot even begin to express just how much Dave and NHFA has changed my life in the 8 or so weeks I was with him doing the full-time course. The things I have learnt from them in terms of business, personal training and life is something I'm going to carry with me forever. Dave has mentally motivated me to become the most successful version of myself. Dave and the team really have helped me feel like every ambition and goal I have, is something that I can definitely NAIL. I cannot wait to continue to learn from Dave in future courses/workshops/podcasts/seminars, he's an absolutely incredible mentor.

Doing this course with NHFA has really made me feel like I'm on the right path and I'm going to become very successful. ...

Ben Folmer NHFA Graduate September 22, 2021
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Ashley Quinn

I cannot even begin to express just how much Dave and NHFA has changed my life in the 8 or so weeks I was with him doing the full-time course. The things I have learnt from them in terms of business, personal training and life is something I'm going to carry with me forever. Dave has mentally motivated me to become the most successful version of myself. Dave and the team really have helped me feel like every ambition and goal I have, is something that I can definitely NAIL. I cannot wait to continue to learn from Dave in future courses/workshops/podcasts/seminars, he's an absolutely incredible mentor.

Doing this course with NHFA has really made me feel like I'm on the right path and I'm going to become very successful. ...

Ashley Quinn NHFA Graduate | Personal Trainer at Goodlife Health Club, Nerang September 22, 2021
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Shekinah Thomson

I cannot even begin to express just how much Dave and NHFA has changed my life in the 8 or so weeks I was with him doing the full-time course. The things I have learnt from them in terms of business, personal training and life is something I'm going to carry with me forever. Dave has mentally motivated me to become the most successful version of myself. Dave and the team really have helped me feel like every ambition and goal I have, is something that I can definitely NAIL. I cannot wait to continue to learn from Dave in future courses/workshops/podcasts/seminars, he's an absolutely incredible mentor.

Doing this course with NHFA has really made me feel like I'm on the right path and I'm going to become very successful. ...

Shekinah Thomson NHFA Graduate | Personal Trainer at Goodlife Health Club, Robina September 22, 2021
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Rohan Randhawa

I cannot even begin to express just how much Dave and NHFA has changed my life in the 8 or so weeks I was with him doing the full-time course. The things I have learnt from them in terms of business, personal training and life is something I'm going to carry with me forever. Dave has mentally motivated me to become the most successful version of myself. Dave and the team really have helped me feel like every ambition and goal I have, is something that I can definitely NAIL. I cannot wait to continue to learn from Dave in future courses/workshops/podcasts/seminars, he's an absolutely incredible mentor.

Doing this course with NHFA has really made me feel like I'm on the right path and I'm going to become very successful. ...

Rohan Randhawa NHFA Graduate | Personal Trainer at Goodlife Health Club, Robina September 24, 2021
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Shaquille Gafa

I cannot even begin to express just how much Dave and NHFA has changed my life in the 8 or so weeks I was with him doing the full-time course. The things I have learnt from them in terms of business, personal training and life is something I'm going to carry with me forever. Dave has mentally motivated me to become the most successful version of myself. Dave and the team really have helped me feel like every ambition and goal I have, is something that I can definitely NAIL. I cannot wait to continue to learn from Dave in future courses/workshops/podcasts/seminars, he's an absolutely incredible mentor.

Doing this course with NHFA has really made me feel like I'm on the right path and I'm going to become very successful. ...

Shaquille Gafa NHFA Graduate | Personal Trainer at Goodlife Health Club, Bundall September 24, 2021
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Ambra Mastrogiacomo

I cannot even begin to express just how much Dave and NHFA has changed my life in the 8 or so weeks I was with him doing the full-time course. The things I have learnt from them in terms of business, personal training and life is something I'm going to carry with me forever. Dave has mentally motivated me to become the most successful version of myself. Dave and the team really have helped me feel like every ambition and goal I have, is something that I can definitely NAIL. I cannot wait to continue to learn from Dave in future courses/workshops/podcasts/seminars, he's an absolutely incredible mentor.

Doing this course with NHFA has really made me feel like I'm on the right path and I'm going to become very successful. ...

Ambra Mastrogiacomo NHFA Graduate | Personal Trainer at Goodlife Health Club, Coomera September 24, 2021
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Bradley Jardine

I cannot even begin to express just how much Dave and NHFA has changed my life in the 8 or so weeks I was with him doing the full-time course. The things I have learnt from them in terms of business, personal training and life is something I'm going to carry with me forever. Dave has mentally motivated me to become the most successful version of myself. Dave and the team really have helped me feel like every ambition and goal I have, is something that I can definitely NAIL. I cannot wait to continue to learn from Dave in future courses/workshops/podcasts/seminars, he's an absolutely incredible mentor.

Doing this course with NHFA has really made me feel like I'm on the right path and I'm going to become very successful. ...

Bradley Jardine NHFA Graduate | Personal Trainer at Signs&Us and Crossfit Unrest, Brisbane September 24, 2021
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Jeffery Markus

I cannot even begin to express just how much Dave and NHFA has changed my life in the 8 or so weeks I was with him doing the full-time course. The things I have learnt from them in terms of business, personal training and life is something I'm going to carry with me forever. Dave has mentally motivated me to become the most successful version of myself. Dave and the team really have helped me feel like every ambition and goal I have, is something that I can definitely NAIL. I cannot wait to continue to learn from Dave in future courses/workshops/podcasts/seminars, he's an absolutely incredible mentor.

Doing this course with NHFA has really made me feel like I'm on the right path and I'm going to become very successful. ...

Jeffery Markus NHFA Graduate | Personal Trainer at Fitness First, Mermaid Waters September 24, 2021
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