Advanced Health and Fitness Coach (Level 5)
Sport & Recreation
A course by
New Zealand Institute of Sport
An 18-week Level 5 programme designed for current personal trainers to advance their science-based nutrition and exercise prescription skills, preparing graduates to coach a wide range of clients — including those with special requirements — for health and fitness roles.
NZ$4,731
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Expand knowledge of exercise science and nutrition
Develop a deeper understanding of exercise and nutrition to create effective training programmes.
Design advanced, industry-standard training programmes
Be able to construct safe, effective, enjoyable, and progressive training programmes for diverse client needs.
What You're Signing Up For
Elevate your career in Personal Training with advanced science-based nutrition and personalised exercise prescriptions. This hands-on Level 5 certificate course is delivered by industry-experienced tutors and focuses on improving knowledge in exercise science, programme design, and client collaboration. You’ll gain practical experience in onsite gyms, learn to train clients with diverse needs, and develop skills to excel in the evolving fitness industry. Exclusive opportunities for work placements within New Zealand and abroad available.
Course Content
- Advanced exercise science and nutrition
- Design of industry-standard training programmes using advanced techniques
- Personalised exercise prescriptions with nutrition referrals and follow-up actions
- Science-based personalisation of exercise programmes and assessments
- Training clients with specialised or complex health and fitness needs
- Collaboration with other professionals to achieve client exercise goals
- Work placement opportunities (including with international resorts and New Zealand gyms)
- Hands-on learning at onsite gyms
- Smaller class sizes for increased tutor interaction
What you need to know first
Hold the New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 4) or equivalent skills and experience in a Personal Training role
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