National Certificate in Fitness (Group Fitness Instruction) (Level 3)

This certificate recognises the competencies required for entry-level employment as a group fitness instructor in established fitness enterprises accessible to the public at large. This is a core national qualification providing a foundation on which to develop ongoing fitness industry training.

This qualification shares some common unit standards with the National Certificate in Fitness (Foundation Skills) (Level 2) [Ref: 1239].

The compulsory unit standards within this qualification ensure learners understand the fundamentals of exercise, safety, fitness business operations, participant motivation, class structures and components, and nutrition so that they may safely and effectively operate as instructors once they complete the elective portion of the qualification.

In the elective portion of this qualification candidates are able to identify the type(s) of classes they are able to deliver; which also assists fitness enterprises who may wish to engage these candidates to teach classes on a regular or casual basis.

People who complete this qualification may go on to complete the National Diploma in Fitness (Applied) (Level 5) [Ref: 1240].

Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) provides quality tertiary education and training across a wide range of subjects and qualifications. From certificates to postgraduate studies, we offer NZQA programmes for students to learn at a level and pathway that suits them.

We are home to the Zero Fees Scheme and are the only tertiary provider in New Zealand to offer a no tuition cost education to domestic NZ students for every year of study, at all levels.

We offer SIT programmes at campuses in Invercargill, Christchurch, Queenstown, Gore, and online through SIT2LRN Distance Learning.

We also have specialised faculties in music and rural education - MAINZ – Music and Audio Institute of New Zealand (Christchurch) and Telford in Balclutha, South Otago.