New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 4)
Sport & Recreation
A course by
WITT
Gain the knowledge and practical skills to design and deliver safe and effective exercise programmes. Graduates are eligible to register with the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPS) and pursue various roles in the sport and fitness industry.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
WITT New Plymouth, New Plymouth
It will take a total of 17 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Deliver safe and effective exercise programmes
Deliver exercise programmes tailored to individuals, using pre-screening and working within industry codes and scope of practice.
Apply anatomy and physiology knowledge
Adapt exercise programmes using knowledge of human anatomy and physiology for apparently healthy people and common at-risk groups.
What You're Signing Up For
This entry-level certificate equips students to create and deliver exercise programmes within a health and wellness framework. The programme is industry-recognised by the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPS) and provides practical learning, including work experience. Graduates will have the skills to operate as exercise professionals, adapting programmes for healthy and at-risk groups, and supporting health and wellness in the community.
Course Content
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Exercise Programming
- Nutrition and Lifestyle
- Exercise Professional Practice
- Health and wellness frameworks
- Pre-screening and industry code of ethics
- Motivational and communication techniques
- Business tools for exercise professionals
- Practical work experience (50 hours)
What you need to know first
40 credits at NCEA Level 1 or above, including 10 Literacy credits and 10 Numeracy credits
New Zealand Certificate in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Multi-sector) (Level 3)
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