Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 4)
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Certificate
Summary
Become a qualified Personal TrainerThis programme will give students the skills and knowledge needed to be able to deliver exercise instruction to others. Students will learn the important theory of personal training and build a base of practical experience.
Practical work is a significant component of the study, enabling students to graduate ready to hit the ground running.
Students will learn how to:* Deliver safe and effective exercise programmes, including pre-screening, within their own scope of practice and industry code of ethics.
- Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology to adapt and deliver safe and effective exercise programmes.
- Adapt programmes for apparently healthy people and common at-risk groups using exercise science and testing.
- Apply motivational and communication techniques to enhance individual participant commitment to a personalised exercise programme.
- Apply a health and wellness framework and evidence-based nutrition principles to support a personalised exercise programme and recommend referral pathways to allied health professions.
- Use marketing and business tools and techniques to support business practices as an exercise professional.
Graduates of the programme will be eligible to register with the New Zealand Register of Exercise Professionals.
Entry criteria
1.1 Candidates can gain entry to this programme by meeting one of the following criteria:
40 credits at NCEA Level 1 or above (incl. 10 Literacy and 10 Numeracy credits); or
New Zealand Certificate in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Multi-sector) (Level 3) [Ref: 3625]; or
a relevant qualification at NZQF Level 2; or
a recognised equivalent; or
Based on Discretionary Entrance
Applicants who do not meet any of the entry options stated above, and think they have what it takes to complete this programme, can apply for 'Discretionary Entrance'. The application is based on the applicant's ability to demonstrate a likelihood to succeed in the programme. The decision is at the discretion of the Head of School/Centre Director or their delegate. The ability to progress into further study depends on how successful the applicant is within the programme they apply and are accepted into under 'Discretionary Entrance'.
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