NZIS Certificate in Personal Training

The NZIS Certificate in Personal Training is designed to fast track candidates into the personal training industry.

The course is comprised of carefully selected SFRITO (Sport Fitness & Recreation Industry Training Organization) unit standards, which provide candidates with the essential tools to become a successful personal trainer.

Programme Objectives

On completion of the NZIS Certificate in Personal Training, candidates will be able to provide personal training for a wide range of clientele.

As part of the course, candidates complete 40 hours work experience. The NZIS Certificate in Personal Training is REPs (Register of Exercise Professionals) accredited.

From exercise programming through to the realization of client goals, the NZIS Certificate in Personal Training covers essential aspects of exercise prescription, and strength and conditioning, ensuring the NZIS Personal Trainers are Industry ready.

The course concentrates on the "hard skills" of the industry relating to sport science and exercise prescription principles. It also touches on the very important "soft skills", such as sales, basic financial management and IT skills. The combination of "hard skills"and "soft skills"is crucial to become a successful Personal Trainer.

Key Components:

Strength and Conditioning

Functional Anatomy

Exercise Programme Design

Client Motivation and Exercise Adherence

Nutrition for Human Performance

Exercise Prescription for Specialist Client Crops

Communication Skills

Injury Management (includes First Aid Certificate)

Information Technology

Students may also have the opportunity to link to the NZIS Personal Development Modules: Sport Strapping, Sport Speed Training, Swiss Ball Training, Sport Massage, Injury Rehabilitation

Entry Criteria:

Recommended age: 20 years and older. Candidates under 20 may still be considered upon a personal interview

A demonstrated commitment to the Sport, Fitness and Recreation area

Relevant experience in the Fitness and Recreation Industry is preferred

International student English language proficiency requirement - IELTS5.0 (OR EQUIVALENT)

Fee Schedule:

Tuition Fee: $2600 incl GST

Course Related Cost: $770 incl GST (this is a discounted rate if paid prior to or on enrolment day)

Course Dates: (PT1)

Auckland: 19th Apr - 15th Oct  *single intake

Wellington: 15th Feb - 30th Jul

Christchurch: 16th Feb - 30th Jul

Course Dates: (PT2)

Wellington: 19th Jul - 21st Jan 2011

Christchurch: 19th Jul - 21st Jan 2011