New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 5)

Southern Institute of Technology

Study the New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 5) and develop the knowledge and skills of exercise prescription across a variety of exercise environments. Students will be able to design and deliver advanced technical and personalised exercise programmes. This qualification will provide New Zealand, the exercise industry, clients and the community with graduates who have the skills and knowledge of exercise prescription across a variety of exercise environments. Students will learn to design and deliver advanced technical and personalised exercise programmes. They will develop broad operational, theoretical and practical knowledge of exercise processes and self-manage their own promotion and performance. Graduates will operate within a framework of health and wellness in relation to individual, group or community needs and contribute to the cultural, social, and economic wellbeing of Aotearoa New Zealand. Graduates of this qualification can be employed or self-employed in roles such as: personal trainer and or senior exercise instructor.