NZ Certificate in Exercise (Level 4)
Sport & Recreation
A course by
EIT
A 17-week certificate programme designed to provide entry-level skills and knowledge for a future in exercise training, covering designing and delivering exercise programmes in individual and group settings, and recognized by the Register of Exercise Professionals.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 3 locations
It will take a total of 17 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Design and deliver exercise programmes
Gain skills to create, implement, and adapt exercise programmes for individual and group clients within a health and wellness framework.
Understand anatomy and physiology
Develop foundational knowledge in human anatomy and physiology relevant to exercise and fitness.
Assist at-risk groups
Learn to improve the lifestyles of individuals at risk of common health conditions through targeted exercise interventions.
What You're Signing Up For
This practically-based 17-week programme at Level 4 provides knowledge and skills for employment in the health and fitness industry or further study in sport, recreation and exercise science. The course focuses on designing, delivering and adapting exercise programmes, including for groups at risk of common health conditions. Graduates are recognized as personal trainers by the Register of Exercise Professionals and may find work in roles such as exercise consultant, community or team exercise instructor. The course covers core topics like anatomy, physiology, exercise technique, first aid, health and safety, business skills, and more.
Course Content
- What exercise is, benefits and risks
- Anatomy and physiology
- Workplace skills: communication, customer care, time management, organisation
- Health and safety and ethical practice
- First aid
- Exercise technique and instruction
- Pre-screening and fitness testing
- Programme writing and adaptations
- Exercise prescription (including common at-risk groups)
- Nutrition
- Marketing and business techniques
What you need to know first
NZ Certificate in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Level 3); or
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Sport & Recreation
Health & Fitness
Future employment opportunities might be
Exercise consultant
Community exercise instructor
Team training instructor
Personal trainer