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Health & Fitness Personal Trainer Level 4

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FernNew Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 4) and Exercise Fundamentals (Micro-Credential)
Full time: 18 weeks | Part time: 36 weeksPart time optionStudy online option

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

Logo of NZIS which facilitates the personal training course guided by NZMA

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You will learn:

  • About the human body and how it moves

  • What the primal movements are; how to perform them and coach them with confidence

  • Communication skills to help you navigate working in New Zealand’s diverse community

  • How to pre-screen, set goals, and perform fitness assessments

  • Programme writing and running effective programmes with a variety of clients

  • How nutrition, lifestyle factors, and sleep all play a part in your clients’ success on their fitness journey

  • To prepare for operating as a self-employed contractor or small business owner in the exercise industry

  • 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.

  • Hold a qualification at Level 2 NZQCF or equivalent.

  • Applicants must attend an interview to confirm ability to participate in required exercise components.

  • Applicants will be at least 18 years of age by the start date of their programme. Applicants under 18 years may be considered following interview.

Domestic students with ESOL: must be proficient in English language.


International students: General or Academic IELTS score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5, or equivalent NZQA Recognised International English Proficiency.

Additional requirements for distance students:

  • Access to a fitness facility

  • Suitable device/s for online learning and taking photos and videos for assessment submission

Access to a computer or laptop, a microphone and a reliable internet connection.

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