I got mine through my university degree, but you can do your certificates through other means such as TAFE. I'm not sure if you have a place called TAFE, but hopefully you have something similar to it.
If i had to choose which way was better. It depends on the scenario, both options will get you jobs but a degree will be more highly sought after and will give you more knowledge and experience.
Doing the course is the fast approach and the degree is the longer approach but you learn more and are able to move up in the fitness industry. where else the course only qualifies you to be a trainer and that's it.
I hope this helps
