Cert4Rugby (Level 4)

Summary

Pursue a career in professional rugby!

Toi Ohomai and the Bay of Plenty Rugby Union have created the 'Cert4Rugby' one-year course. You'll learn from world-class coaches on how to prepare for a high performance environment and tackle your own professional career goals.

Topics include:

Leadership

Rugby development (technical and tactical)

Strength and conditioning education (including recovery)

Understanding the coaching process

Anatomy and physiology

Nutrition

Professional practice

Upon successful completion you will graduate with two recognised qualifications, the New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 4), and the New Zealand Certificate in Freestyle Group Exercise (Level 4).

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