New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 5)

Please note: This programme is part-time only. For a full-time option, check out New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 4) 

In the New Zealand Certificate in Exercise, you’ll learn how to encourage, engage and inspire people towards their health and wellbeing goals through exercise and fitness, whilst growing your understanding of how to coach people across various communities, using current industry trends and initiatives. 

You’ll learn how to create personalised exercise programmes, then deliver them effectively to clients. You’ll also gain a good understanding of how to structure and deliver small-group exercise programmes. 

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. 

What you’ll learn

• Sports and Exercise Science
• Strength and Conditioning
• Sports Psychology
• Nutrition and Diet
• Hauora (Health and Wellbeing)
• Personalised programming
• Engaging with clients
• Professionalism in Sports and Exercise

Highlights

• Instant Industry Recognition: NZ Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) listing upon graduation.
• Flexible Study Options: Choose from day or evening part-time options available over one year.
• Practical Skill Development: Acquire hands-on skills to launch your career immediately.
• Expert Instruction: Learn from passionate, industry-connected professionals.
• Work Experience Opportunities: Complete at least 55 hours of facilitated work experience with a partner Exercise organisation.
• Exclusive Access: Enjoy access to a range of exercise facilities while you study.
• Pathway for Advancement: Option to extend your studies by one semester to gain the New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Multi-Sector). 

REPs registration

Upon successful completion of this programme, you’ll be eligible to be listed on REPs, which operates a registration body for exercise professionals (as well as exercise facilities and educational providers) in Aotearoa New Zealand. Both Exercise New Zealand and the International Confederation of Registers of Exercise Professionals (ICREPs) recognises REPs as a universal standard to ensure that clients receive safe and effective exercise advice.

Some of the key benefits of being REPs registered are:

• It’s a publically recognisable, promotable and marketable quality mark;
• You’ll have access to marketing material that you can use to promote yourself and your business;
• REPs is internationally recognised, which means you’ll be able to operate from anywhere in the world;
• You’ll be listed on a publically-searchable database;
• You’ll have access to continuing professional development courses and further education;
• You’ll have access to other valuable tools and resources.

A few important things to know:

• Individuals registered with REPS are required to complete 10 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) points per year;
• There is an annual registration fee, which depends on your employment situation.

You can find out more about REPs and its benefits here. 

Where to next?

Once you successfully complete your certificate, you can either go straight out into the industry or complete an additional 4 courses to achieve the New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise – Exercise Pathway. 

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