New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 4)

Summary

Programme highlights

Want to improve the health and fitness of individuals in your community?

Gain the skills and knowledge you need to work in the fitness industry as a fitness instructor or trainer.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to join the Register of Exercise Professionals and make a real difference to the lives of others.

Programme structure

You will need to complete the below four courses (60 credits):

781.426 Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise Professionals (15 credits)

781.427 Exercise Programming (25 credits)

781.428 Health, Wellness and Nutrition (10 credits)

781.429 Business for the Exercise Professional (10 credits)

Career opportunities

Graduates of this qualification will be able to work in paid or volunteer employment in programme delivery and co-ordination roles in sport and recreation settings in commercial or community environments.

Graduates can be employed or self-employed in roles such as: exercise consultant, community exercise instructor, team training instructor or personal trainer.

Further training or study

New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Multi-sector) (Level 5)
New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Multi-sector) (Level 6)
Bachelor of Applied Sport and Exercise Science (Level 7)