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Ricky Wood #179709 Professional Sole Trader

Accredited Accredited Exercise Professional
Accredited Accredited Exercise Professional
Level 2

2 - 10 Years of combined education and experience. Find out more.

Romsey, VIC 3434
English
See below for details of qualifications and skills

Professional Bio

I’m a Physiotherapist, ASCA Level 1 Strength & Conditioning Coach, and Personal Trainer with a diverse background across clinical practice, elite sport, and fitness. My journey into physiotherapy was far from traditional — I began as an electrician before discovering a deep passion for human movement, injury prevention, and athletic performance while playing local AFL and training in a sports science environment.
Since then, I’ve dedicated myself to becoming a well-rounded clinician and performance coach. My professional experience spans private practice, elite junior and senior football programs (VFL, Coates Talent League, VAFA), university-level sport, and my own online performance and rehab business — PRE.FIT.
Currently, I work as a Physiotherapist at Peak Physiotherapy in Deepdene, while continuing my involvement as Head Physiotherapist with ACU at the UniSport Nationals. My key strengths lie in movement analysis, musculoskeletal rehab, sports injury management, athlete development, and leading in high-performance environments.
My career goal is to become a Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist in the AFL within the next five years, where I can combine clinical expertise with athletic performance to help athletes return stronger and stay in the game.

Registration

Current Period 12 July 2025 - 11 July 2027

Previous Period 12 July 2023 - 11 July 2025

Registration Categories

Certificate III in Fitness - Gym Instructor Australian Fitness Academy

Verified

Certificate IV in Fitness - Personal Trainer Australian Fitness Academy

Verified

Delivery Knowledge & Skills (DKS)

Completion Date Course CPD Points
February 2024 ASCA Level 1 Strength & Conditioning Course (Australian Strength & Conditioning Association)
Verified
20 Points

Completion Date Course CPD Points
July 2022 *Business elective unit/s of competency from within the fitness qualification (Other)

Completion Date Course CPD Points
November 2025 Exercise Safe: Putting Clients First (AUSactive)
Verified
2 Points
November 2025 Professional Practice & Advice: What are the risks? (AUSactive)
Verified
2 Points

Completion Date Course CPD Points
November 2025 Exercise Safe: Putting Clients First (AUSactive)
Verified
2 Points
November 2025 Professional Practice & Advice: What are the risks? (AUSactive)
Verified
2 Points

Completion Date Course CPD Points
July 2025 Effective & Appropriate Nutrition Advice (AUSactive)
Verified
2 Points

Completion Date Course CPD Points
February 2024 ASCA Level 1 Strength & Conditioning Course (Australian Strength & Conditioning Association)
Verified
20 Points

Completion Date Course CPD Points
February 2024 ASCA Level 1 Strength & Conditioning Course (Australian Strength & Conditioning Association)
Verified
20 Points

Completion Date Course CPD Points
July 2022 *SISFFIT014, SISFFIT012 & SISFFIT013 (Instruct exercise to older clients, Instruct movement programs to children aged 5-2 years & Instruct exercise to young people ages 13-17 years) (Other)
15 Points

Completion Date Course CPD Points
July 2022 *SISFFIT014, SISFFIT012 & SISFFIT013 (Instruct exercise to older clients, Instruct movement programs to children aged 5-2 years & Instruct exercise to young people ages 13-17 years) (Other)
15 Points

Completion Date Course CPD Points
July 2022 *SISFFIT014, SISFFIT012 & SISFFIT013 (Instruct exercise to older clients, Instruct movement programs to children aged 5-2 years & Instruct exercise to young people ages 13-17 years) (Other)
15 Points