Health & Fitness Personal Trainer Level 4
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New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 4)This exciting course will teach you all the fundamentals of being a personal trainer.
You’ll learn how to develop your own custom-made fitness programmes to road test on real clients of your own, as well as how to run your own gym or personal training business. Plus you will learn about fitness, health, how the body works and the latest in sports nutrition.
Our course also includes a free gym membership during your programme with Jetts Fitness Centres, they have over 50 locations across Aotearoa New Zealand. That’s a FREE 4 month membership for students studying on campus, and 6 months for students studying online.
Students will also meet with our partners at City Fitness for exclusive industry insights and a guaranteed* interview!
This course is available full-time, part-time or online.
* Guaranteed interviews are subject to job opportunities available.
This course is delivered by the New Zealand Institute of Sport – NZMA's Sport & Fitness School
You will learn:
How to develop fitness plans and exercise programmes for clients.
About the latest trends in sports nutrition.
How to run your own gym or personal training business.
Confidence around commercial gyms with your FREE Jetts membership!
Exclusive industry insights and career advice from our partners at City Fitness.
Course start dates
Full-time Intakes
Part-time Intakes
FEES FREE STUDY
To find out if you are eligible for Fees Free study please find out more here or visit the government Fees Free Website.
STUDENT LOANS
If you meet certain criteria you can get a student loan and allowances. Find out if you meet the conditions by calling StudyLink on Freephone 0800 88 99 00 or visit www.studylink.govt.nz.
COURSE COSTS
The cost can be different depending on the subject and duration of the course. View the course cost for New Zealand students here.
Must be 20 years of age or older. *
Have a passion for exercise and an interest in the fitness industry.
Experience with exercise would be beneficial, though not required.
*Mature applicants may be considered following a personal interview. A version change of this programme means the minimum enrolment age will be 18 for students starting from 14th July 2025 onwards. Additional requirements may apply.
Distance learners must have access to a fitness facility and suitable learning device for access to online learning.
Access to a computer or laptop, a microphone and a reliable internet connection.
