Trey fighting fit with new gym role
By Greg Chapman
CQUniversity fitness and sport and recreation graduate Trey Sturgess’ determination and drive have made him ‘fit-for-purpose’ to help others reach their goals.
The 19-year-old recently secured a position as a coach and personal trainer at 21Laps Performance Training in Mackay – an achievement he says wouldn’t have been made possible without CQU’s fitness and sports and recreation courses.
Trey completed the Certificate II in Sport and Recreation and Certificate III in Fitness while still in school at Holy Spirit College, through CQU’s Start TAFE Now (STN) program, which allows Year 10, 11 and 12 high school students to complete a TAFE course.
“I wanted to help people get to where they want to be in life and try help them as much as I can,” Trey said.
“My teachers Linda, Nina, Ashlee and Zara were awesome and taught me so much.”
Trey did so well during the STN program that he quickly progressed into the Certificate IV in Fitness. The skills and hands-on experience he acquired ultimately led to his employment at 21Laps.
“I would definitely recommend these courses to anyone thinking about this kind of career,” he said.
“I’m learning something new every day at the gym.”
Learn more about Start TAFE Now and CQU’s Fitness and Sport and Recreation courses.
