Certificate in Exercise (Level 4)
Sport & Recreation
A course by
Wintec
Gain the skills and knowledge to become a qualified personal trainer. This hands-on programme equips you with exercise instruction, practical industry experience, and foundational fitness science for a career in the exercise and fitness industry.
NZ$4,474
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Deliver Exercise Programmes
Deliver safe and effective exercise programmes, including pre-screening participants, within their own scope of practice and industry code of ethics.
Apply Science to Exercise
Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology to adapt and deliver exercise programmes for healthy and common at-risk populations using exercise science and testing.
About This Course
The New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 4) at Wintec prepares you to deliver safe and effective exercise programmes to others as a personal trainer or exercise consultant. The programme blends theory and practical experience, including a 20-hour work placement in a gym, and covers anatomy, physiology, exercise adaptation, health and wellness frameworks, nutrition, motivational strategies, and business skills for exercise professionals. Graduates are ready for industry practice and eligible to register with the New Zealand Register of Exercise Professionals.
Course Content
- Introduction to the Fitness Industry
- Exercise Training
- Nutrition
- Fitness Industry Business Skills
- Anatomy and physiology for exercise program adaptation
- Safe and effective exercise programme delivery
- Motivational and communication techniques
- Health & wellness frameworks and nutrition principles
- Marketing and business practice in exercise professions
- 20-hour gym work placement for practical experience
Entry Requirements
40 credits at NCEA Level 2, including 10 literacy credits at Level 2 and 10 numeracy credits at Level 1, or recognised equivalent
Build towards these roles
Exercise ConsultantCommunity Exercise InstructorTeam Training InstructorPersonal TrainerSelf-employed Exercise Professional
Build skills in these industries
FitnessExerciseHealth and Wellness
