Cert4Fitness (Level 4)

Summary

The new improved "Cert4Fitness" has been built around the well-known fitness certificate course delivered by Toi Ohomai for 17 years.

Often referred to "as the best year of my life" this course provides you with life changing experiences through the use of exercise as a vehicle.

Constructed as a one-year full-time course you can now exit with two nationally recognised qualifications, the New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 4) and the New Zealand Certificate in Freestyle Group Exercise (Level 4), that aligns with REPS accreditation (Register of Exercise Professionals).

Each qualification complements the other with common underlying themes such as nutrition, anatomy and physiology, client connection, marketing and an understanding of what makes a successful fitness business connecting the different strands. Exercise instruction is based around helping clients achieve their goals through a variety of exercise programmes within a one-on-one approach. Group exercise explores three modalities of group based classes to guide clients towards goal success.

All learning styles are catered for with visual and kinesthetic learners thriving in an environment that is based on "doing". To experience this course will change your life and provide you with the skills and confidence to change the lives of those around you.

There are plenty of field trips, an applied exercise workload and opportunities to create memories you will never forget. This is more than just a course, it's a way of life!

Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of:

New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 4); plus

New Zealand Certificate in Freestyle Group Exercise (Level 4)

You'll also have completed a First Aid Certificate.

Career opportunities

exercise consultant

community exercise instructor

team training instructor

personal trainer

freestyle group exercise instructor

group or small team training instructor

self-employed

Topics you'll cover

Anatomy

Physiology

Exercise analysis

Energy systems

Retention

Goal setting

Client pre-screen

Professionalism

Principles of training

Fitness testing

Exercise prescription

Nutrition

Health models

First aid

Business skills

Marketing

Choreography

Programme delivery

Group exercise classes

Exercise abilities

Health and wellbeing

Culturally appropriate values

Processes and protocols

Participant exercise needs

Movement patterns

Exercise products and services

Development and maintenance of a client base