Fitness Courses

For many people who want to become a Personal Trainer their first step into the Fitness industry is as a Gym Instructor. In New Zealand all of the top gyms require their Gym Instructors to have completed an approved Fitness Course through a recognised education provider prior to starting work. At NZIHF our NZQA and REP's approved qualifications are just the ticket!

Why study this Fitness Course?

The New Zealand Institute of Health and Fitness has been providing NZQA accredited Fitness Courses in Fitness Instructor with client partnership with the Open Polytechnic for over 4 years. We also provide the most popular Personal Training Courses in New Zealand as well!

In addition to NZQA recognition, all of our courses are REP’s registered. This means you can be assured that your qualification is well recognised by the Fitness Industry, and you get the added benefit of a qualification that will be recognised overseas!

4 More Great Reasons to Study with NZIHF:

Our courses are delivered nationwide by industry experienced fitness professionals
With part-time or full-time study available days or evenings, becoming qualified has never been easier
This Fitness Course develops real world skills so you can get into the industry quickly and effectively
All of our Courses are Government approved with StudyLink student loans available

Graduates of this Fitness Course are awarded:

The National Certificate in Fitness (Level 3), which is an NZQA and REP's approved qualification.

The National Certificate in Fitness is made up of two Courses as follows:

Course 1 - Fitness Foundations

Functional exercise anatomy
Exercise physiology
Adaptations to exercise
Exercise instruction

Course 2 - Training Skills

Human behaviour and exercise adherence
Exercise risk assessment
Assessing fitness and movement
Screening and planning for clients
Exercise prescription and programme design
Client management and progress reviews

Note: If you complete both of these courses you can carry on and do one more course to complete your Personal Training Qualifications!

Where can I study:

Our Fitness courses offer flexible day and night time options across our 5 campuses nationwide. In Auckland you can study in Albany, Newmarket, or Manukau. We also have a campuses in Hamilton.

Auckland - Newmarket - Level 4, 12 Kent Street

Auckland - Albany - Unit B3, 27 William Pickering Drive

Auckland - Manukau - Unit 1, 17a Ryan Place

Hamilton - Level 3, 11 Garden Place

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