| Australian Institute of Personal Trainers | |
| Industry: | Education (Health & Fitness) |
| Founded: | 1999 |
| Founder: | Paul Timms |
| Hq Location City: | Brisbane |
| Hq Location Country: | Australia |
| Area Served: | Australia |
| Locations: | 100+ |
| Key People: | Kevin Kalinko, AIPT Director; Adam Woollard, AIPT CEO; Trent West, AIPT COO; Andrew Deere, AIPT CIO; |
The Australian Institute of Personal Trainers (AIPT – RTO 32363) is a privately owned registered training organisation (RTO) that offers health, wellness, and fitness qualifications both online and face to face.
The Australian Institute of Personal Trainers was established in 2000 by Paul Timms. Registration requirements varied between states at the time, with just New South Wales providing recognition for personal trainers. The idea for AIPT came to Timms initially while living in Cairns, Queensland.
For the first five years, the AIPT offered a membership program to support independent personal trainers and gym owners. In 2006, it became an RTO and expanded throughout regional areas. The AIPT began to further expand via partnerships with major gym chains in 2011.
The AIPT now has over 150 campuses and mentors, with locations in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Cairns, and the Gold Coast.
Kevin Kalinko is the Director of the AIPT. Kalinko holds a bachelor's degree in commerce and a post-graduate diploma in applied finance and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Adam Woollard is the chief executive officer of the AIPT, having been promoted from Group Chief Financial Officer in May 2019. He is a member of CPA Australia and holds a Bachelor of Business and Accounting.
Trent West is the chief operations officer of the AIPT, having been promoted from National Operations Manager in October 2019.
The Australian Institute of Personal Trainers partners with health and fitness clubs in Australia including: