Note: As a subsidiary of
Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, UCOL | Te Pūkenga is committed to providing the best learning outcome for you. As part of this, all programmes are currently being reviewed to make them portable, consistent, and closely aligned with the needs of the industry. When published, this course information is correct, but the courses offered may change over time. If you have any questions call an Enrolment Advisor on 0800 468 265.
From 2023, UCOL | Te Pūkenga and the programme you have enrolled in will become part of Te Pūkenga. So, if you join UCOL | Te Pūkenga in 2023, you will be awarded Te Pūkenga certification. And, if you are a current learner graduating in 2023, you will be awarded a co-branded certificate.
This programme consists of 60 credits. The courses include;
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
Previous Related Programmes
The New Zealand Certificate in Exercise supersedes and takes the best from the following programme of study, which is no longer offered:
- Certificate in Exercise and Sports Performance (Level 4)