Louise forges her own path in fitness
By Greg Chapman
Louise Fowler is stepping out of her star soccer sister’s shadow and forging her own path in the burgeoning fitness industry.
The 22-year-old sister of Matildas team member Mary Fowler has spoken of the inspiration that saw her pursue her own path by studying Sport, Recreation and Fitness at CQUniversity in Cairns.
“I've always loved fitness and sport, so it made sense for me to study the Certificate II and III. I started going to the gym, so I was curious to learn more about programming and the correct technique for exercises as well as general fitness knowledge,” Louise said.
“I thought the courses were really fun plus learning about Fitness and Health with your friends made it more enjoyable.”
Louise enjoyed CQU’s certificate courses so much she ultimately moved into the Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science, which she is due to complete next year.
“The certificate courses definitely did motivate me to enrol in the degree!" she said.
“The Cert III in Fitness gets you a direct entry into the degree with CQU. I applied midway through Year 12 and got accepted into the course. This took off a lot of pressure as I was an ATAR student and felt very stressed at the time.
“I think they're great certificates to complete if you're interested or wanting to learn more about the body, health, nutrition, gym programming, group fitness, sports coaching and so much more.
“Even if you don't think you will pursue something Fitness related in the future, it's financially a smarter choice to complete them in school as you can receive Vet in Schools (VETiS) funding, if eligible."
Now Louise is working as a teacher and tutor in CQU’s fitness area, helping to teach the exact certificates she completed.
“I have also been teaching Pilates for the past three years, both online and in person in a few studios in Cairns," she said.
“I have also thought about completing a Master of Teaching (Secondary), so this is definitely a possibility.”
