New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 5)

Sport & Recreation

A course by

WITT

A Level 5 qualification for those already in the fitness industry seeking to upskill in exercise prescription and personal training. Recognised by REPS and includes a 30-hour gym placement.

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NZQA Level 5 Certification

Study Level

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In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

WITT New Plymouth, New Plymouth

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Design advanced exercise programmes

Design exercise programmes to industry standards and implement advanced options to enhance client performance.

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Address nutritional requirements

Provide referrals and follow-up actions for nutritional requirements as part of personalised exercise prescription.

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Integrate health and wellness

Integrate health and wellness factors into extended exercise intervention programmes to meet client goals.

What You're Signing Up For

The New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 5) is designed for those already working in the fitness industry who wish to upskill. This certificate is recognised by the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPS) and covers advanced exercise prescription, personalised training, health and wellness integration, as well as professional networking. The programme includes practical components such as a 30-hour work placement in a gym, preparing graduates for immediate employment in fitness roles. Graduates are eligible for registration with REPS and can pursue further study pathways into the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science.

Course Content

  • CIE5.001 Advanced Training: Designing and implementing advanced training programmes; industry exercise trends
  • CIE5.002 Exercise Considerations for Special Populations: Designing and delivering exercise and nutritional plans for special populations; referral pathways
  • CIE5.003 Exercise Prescription for Health and Wellbeing: Integrating and applying exercise intervention for healthy clients; 10 hours of work placement
  • CIE5.004 Networking and Nutrition for Personal Training: Developing professional networks and supporting client outcomes; referrals and follow-ups; 10 hours of work placement

What you need to know first

New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 4)

Equivalent knowledge, skills, experience or study

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Fitness

  • Sport

  • Health and Wellness

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Exercise consultant

  • Community exercise instructor

  • Team training instructor

  • Personal trainer