Certificate of Proficiency - Personal Training course
Sport & Recreation
A course by
AUT
Gain the knowledge and skills to work as a qualified personal trainer and fitness instructor with AUT's Certificate of Proficiency in Personal Training. This course prepares you to assist clients in reaching their health and fitness goals and covers essential business and exercise science topics.
NZ$1,130
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Apply exercise science
Gain essential knowledge to develop effective weight training and exercise programs in a gym environment to help clients achieve their health and fitness goals.
Business and client management
Learn core business skills relevant to personal training, enabling you to work effectively as a gym/studio-based or self-employed trainer.
About This Course
AUT's Certificate of Proficiency in Personal Training equips students with essential knowledge and practical skills to become qualified personal trainers or fitness instructors. The course includes in-person workshops on AUT’s North Campus and online self-study. Students will access AUT Sport and Fitness Centres to support applied learning. The curriculum covers exercise prescription, weight training, nutrition, lifespan and medical considerations, and relevant business skills for running a successful personal training operation. Graduates are qualified to work in gyms, community centres, or independently, helping others achieve their wellness goals.
Course Content
- Business skills for personal training
- Exercise prescription for fat loss
- Flexibility (advanced)
- Lifespan development and medical conditions
- Nutrition for PTs
- Periodisation
- Programming for the overweight and deconditioned
- Soft tissue injury
- Weight training techniques (intermediate)
Entry Requirements
Certificate of Proficiency in Fitness Foundations
Certificate of Proficiency in Fitness Instructing
Build towards these roles
Personal TrainerFitness InstructorEmployee trainerGym/studio-based trainerIndependent personal trainer
Build skills in these industries
FitnessHealth and WellnessSport and Recreation
