Who is this qualification for?
This qualification is for people working in senior roles, who want to become an exercise industry expert.
The diploma is all about providing the advanced skills and knowledge required for the safe and effective delivery of exercise prescription. People in these roles understand the benefits that appropriate exercise can bring to someone’s overall wellbeing. They are confident, clear communicators who use their expertise and enthusiasm to motivate their clients.
This qualification is developed by Skills Active, but is designed to be completed off-job through a tertiary education provider.
Graduates of this qualification will be able to develop, deliver and evaluate personalised exercise programmes for a wide range of individuals and groups.
What's involved?
This 120-credit diploma covers:
Key principles, trends and research from the exercise industry
Planning, delivering, and evaluating tailored exercise programmes
The impact of medications, non-medicinal drugs and supplements
Exercise science, health promotion, strength and conditioning, and coaching
Development of exercise programmes for a specialist area or population
Relationship building with professionals across a range of disciplines
Leadership within exercise contexts
Working with assessment tools
Working with technology
Reducing barriers to exercise, and improving wellness
Management of systems and processes that monitor client progress.
This qualification builds on the New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 5), and may lead to study at a higher level in the areas of sport, recreation, exercise or health.
This qualification will take 2-3 years to complete.
What are the costs?
Fees vary depending on which provider you choose to do this qualification through.
To find out which providers offer this qualification, click here.
Where to from here?
To find out more about how to sign up to this qualification, please contact the chosen provider directly.
Want to see where this qualification can take you next?
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Find out more
Contact Skills Active
P 0508 4 SKILLS (0508 475 4557)
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