New Zealand Certificate in Exercise Level 4

This programme consist of 60 credits. The courses includes;

Exercise Programming (30 Credits) (25 practicum hours)

Learn the knowledge to deliver and adapt fitness programs to both health clients and common at-risk groups. The course covers:

• Anatomical and physiological terminology
• Levels of anatomy organisation
• Musculoskeletal system including joints
• Identification of muscle names, joint actions
• Cardiovascular and respiratory systems
• Resistance exercises
• Cardiovascular exercises
• Flexibility exercises
• Safety considerations including client health questionnaires
• Health screening techniques
• Basic training principles
• Professional code of ethics
• Common at-risk groups including: Asthmatics, Diabetics (type I and II), Hypertension, Pre/post-natal, Epilepsy, and older populations
• First Aid

Health and Wellness (20 Credits)

Gain knowledge of health and wellness frameworks. Learn about nutrition principles, wider allied health professionals, and effective motivation and communication techniques to enhance commitment to personalised exercise programmes. The course covers:

• Health and wellness framework
• Digestion, absorption, storage and metabolism
• Food groups
• Fluid balance
• Communication techniques
• Motivation techniques

Business Practices (10 Credits)

Learn about marketing and business practices as an exercise professional. The course covers:

• Business planning
• Marketing plans
• The New Zealand exercise industry structure
• Branding 
• SWOT analysis

Domestic Entry Requirements

NCEA Level 2

OR

Equivalent academic achievement

OR

On a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Executive Dean.

All applicants must complete a Health Declaration Form (fill out Section A only). 

All applicants are required to declare any previous criminal convictions prior to admission being confirmed; and authorise UCOL to undertake a background check on the applicant with the Police Licensing and Vetting Agency.  UCOL may undertake a safety check of all students to ensure UCOL meets the legislative requirements of the Children’s Act, 2014.  The safety check involves confirming the student’s work history, verifying their suitability to work with children with a trusted referee, and completing New Zealand Police vetting.

Conviction of any offence may not necessarily exclude applicants from enrolment; the decision is at the discretion of the Academic Portfolio Manager.

English language proficiency

If English is not your first language, you must also demonstrate English language skills equivalent to an IELTS overall band score (academic) of 5.5 with no band score less than 5 (or equivalent including TOEFL). IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form (i.e. combining scores from more than one test is not permissible). UCOL is a TOEFL testing centre.

International Entry Requirements

In addition to the Domestic Entry Requirements, the following applies to international student applicants.

English language proficiency

International student applicants whose first language is not English must have an IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 (or equivalent including TOEFL). IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form (i.e. combining scores from more than one test is not permissible). UCOL is a TOEFL testing centre.

Under 20 years of age

In addition to this, international applicants under 20 years of age must have NCEA equivalency.

Domestic Fees: *
$3437.00

International Fees:*
$10,250.00

Graduates of UCOL's New Zealand Certificate in Exercise will be able to deliver safe and effective exercise programmes to clients. Employment opportunities include:

• Exercise consultant
• Community exercise instructor
• Personal trainer

Graduates will be eligible to register with the New Zealand Register of Exercise Professionals for Personal Trainer Contractor Registration Level.