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Level
4
Credits
60 (0.5 EFTS)
Campus
Start dates
February, April, July, September - pending NZQA approval
Duration
Full-time for 16 weeks

Programme overview

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In the New Zealand Certificate in Exercise, you’ll learn how to create personalised exercise programmes, tailored to suit individual needs, then deliver them effectively to the client. You’ll also gain a good understanding of how to structure and deliver small group exercise programmes. 

You’ll learn how to encourage, engage and inspire people towards their health and wellness goals through exercise, whilst growing your understanding of how to coach people across various communities, using current industry trends and initiatives. 

You'll be able to turn your passion into a business by utilizing key marketing and business skills to self-manage your own promotion and performance. You’ll also develop an understanding of current nutritional concepts, as they relate to exercise prescription. 

Highlights

  • You’ll automatically be listed on to the NZ Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) upon completing this programme 
  • Flexibility in how you complete this programme, with 1-year part-time options available both during the day and in evenings 
  • You’ll learn really practical skills so that you can get going immediately once you graduate  
  • You’ll be taught by knowledgeable and passionate staff who are highly connected to the industry 
  • We’ll help you find an organisation with whom you’ll have the opportunity to complete at least 55 hours of facilitated work experience  
  • You’ll have access to a range of sport facilities while you study 
  • If you enjoy the certificate, you can complete an extra semester to gain the New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise. 

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Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet the general, or the discretionary, or the special admission requirements and they must also meet any programme-specific admission requirements. Applicants must also meet the English language requirements and may be interviewed.

Generic Admission Requirements

Programme Specific Admission Requirements

To be admitted to this programme, applicants must also meet the requirements set out in this schedule.

Courses and timetables

For more details on the courses, please click on the course names below. Please note that our systems are updating with new course timetable information for 2025; please check back again soon.

Courses Credits Aim
Human Anatomy and Physiology (SPOR4001TP) 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) This course aims to develop knowledge of basic concepts of anatomy and physiology and how they relate to exercise programmes.
Exercise Programming (SPOR4002TP) 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) This course aims to develop knowledge, skills and attributes to adapt and deliver exercise programmes.
Nutrition and Lifestyle (SPOR4003TP) 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) This course aims to develop knowledge of nutrition as it relates to exercise training and healthy lifestyles.
Exercise Professional Practice (SPOR4004TP) 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) This course aims to develop cultural competency, knowledge, skills and attributes to use business tools to practice as an exercise professional.