New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 4)

About the programme

Start on your path to becoming a Personal Trainer with this exciting new programme.

Learn how to teach exercise, gain an understanding of human anatomy and physiology, and discover how the role of behaviour change can lead to lasting results for your clients. 

With hands-on teaching in our purpose-built gym, Tapuae, and real world experiences out in industry, gain the skills and knowledge you need to become a first-class exercise professional. You could work with others to provide exercise advice or become a Gym Instructor.      

Successful completion of this Level 4 Certificate will enable you to apply for registration as a Gym Instructor withREPs NZ (Register of Exercise Professionals New Zealand). Alternatively, you may choose to continue your study with our Level 5 programme which will fully prepare you for the role of a Personal Trainer.

Entry

Entry requirements

• You must hold one of the following:
  • 40 credits at NCEA Level 1 or above, including 10 Literacy credits and 10 Numeracy credits, or
  • New Zealand Certificate in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Multi-sector) (Level 3), or
  • a relevant qualification at NZQF Level 2, or
  • a recognised equivalent.
• If you’re 20 years old or above and do not meet the entry requirements, you are eligible for special admission. We’ll work with you to ensure you are prepared for this programme.
• If you’re under 20 and do not meet the entry requirements, you may be eligible for discretionary admission. We’ll work with you to check that you’re prepared for this programme.
• If English is not your first language, you must provide:
  • New Zealand University Entrance, or
  • Overall Academic IELTS 5.5 with no individual band score lower than 5.0 (achieved in one test completed in the last two years), or
  • Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS (see here for NZQA proficiency table and here for list of recognised proficiency tests).

If you need to improve your English Language skills, we offer a wide range of English programmes.

Additional requirement
Police vetting may be needed if you will be engaging in activities with industry or community partners that require this. We’ll work with you on this during your programme if it’s needed.