Cert 4 Fitness (Level 4)
Sport & Recreation
A course by
Toi Ohomai
A one-year full-time certificate course providing nationally recognised qualifications in Exercise (Level 4) and Freestyle Group Exercise (Level 4). The course delivers practical skills and knowledge in fitness instruction, anatomy, physiology, and business skills relevant to the fitness industry.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 1 year
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Nationally Recognised Qualifications
Upon successful completion, students receive the New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 4) and New Zealand Certificate in Freestyle Group Exercise (Level 4), plus a First Aid Certificate.
Applied Fitness Instruction Skills
Develop practical skills to design and deliver personalized one-on-one and group exercise programs to help clients achieve fitness goals.
Knowledge of Human Anatomy and Physiology
Understand anatomy, physiology, and nutrition to support exercise prescription and client health.
What You're Signing Up For
The improved Cert 4 Fitness course from Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology has been delivered for 23 years and offers life-changing experiences through exercise. The program provides two nationally recognised Level 4 certificates aligned with REPS accreditation, covering nutrition, anatomy, physiology, client connection, marketing, fitness business, and exercise instruction. It includes a variety of exercise programs from one-on-one to group exercise, catering to all learning styles and emphasizing applied exercise, field trips, and real-life experiences. Completion provides a Level 4 Exercise certificate, Group Exercise certificate, and First Aid certification.
Course Content
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Exercise Analysis
- Energy Systems
- Retention
- Goal Setting
- Client Pre-Screen
- Professionalism
- Principles of Training
- Fitness Testing
- Exercise Prescription
- Nutrition
- Health Models
- First Aid
- Business Skills
- Marketing
- Choreography
- Programme Delivery
- Group Exercise Classes
- Exercise Abilities
- Health and Wellbeing
- Culturally Appropriate Values
- Processes and Protocols
- Participant Exercise Needs
- Movement Patterns
- Exercise Products and Services
- Development and Maintenance of a Client Base
What you need to know first
If under 20 years old, NCEA Level 1 or equivalent
Special admission possible for applicants over 20 if capable of completing requirements
IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5 or NZ Certificate in English Language Level 3 or equivalent English proficiency
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Fitness
Sport and Recreation
Future employment opportunities might be
Exercise Consultant
Community Exercise Instructor
Team Training Instructor
Personal Trainer
Freestyle Group Exercise Instructor
Group or Small Team Training Instructor
Self-employed fitness professional
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