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Overview
Our community needs qualified personal trainers and fitness instructors who can make a positive difference. These leaders inspire, motivate and encourage others by providing them with the opportunity to enjoy exercise, fitness and a healthy way of living.
Outcomes
Many of our students who complete the Certificate of Proficiency in Personal Training at the Auckland University of Technology are highly sought after for their expert knowledge and skills, with many finding employment within the fitness industry in numerous gyms, recreation and community centres throughout NZ and overseas.
The Personal Training course provides you with the knowledge and skills to assist clients in reaching their personal health and fitness goals. You will also learn vital business skills to help you succeed in a career either as a gym or studio-based contracted trainer, employee trainer or as an independent personal trainer.
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- Business skills for personal training
- Exercise prescription for fat loss
- Flexibility (advanced)
- Lifespan development and medical conditions
- Nutrition for PT’s
- Periodisation
- Programming for the overweight and deconditioned
- Soft tissue injury
- Weight training techniques (intermediate)
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 1 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Blended
Disciplines
Coaching Sport and Exercise Science View 6 other Short Courses in Sport and Exercise Science in New ZealandAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Auckland University of Technology and/or in New Zealand, please visit Student Insurance Portal.
Other requirements
General requirements
Prerequisite Course:
- Fitness Foundations, Fitness Instructing
Important: Student fees must be paid in full by the start date of the course. Payment is recommended at the enrolment stage and secures your place on the course.
Tuition Fee
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International
1457 NZD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1457 NZD for the full programme during 1 months. -
National
1190 NZD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1190 NZD for the full programme during 1 months.
Living costs for Auckland
1400 - 2200 NZD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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