Exercise Foundations Programme (Level 3)
This programme is tailor-made to support people beginning their exercise career. Completing the Exercise Foundations programme will equip you to assist people using a gym, fitness facility or engaging in community exercise. This programme is eligible for a Building Foundations scholarship, which provides zero-fee enrolment and fully subsidised assessments to make career progression in the exercise industry more accessible for everyone.
Before you start
To enrol in this programme, you need to be working in an exercise facility or organisation, in a paid job, self-employed, or as a volunteer with regular and consistent shifts.
If you don't have a role lined up, contact us to talk about how we can help.
What's involved?
This 40-credit programme is designed to be completed in about 6 months.
You'll be trained, observed and assessed in the workplace.
Key learning areas include:
- Customer service and professionalism
- Basic exercise physiology and anatomy
- Managing your own exercise plan for personal health and wellbeing
- Health and safety.
Did you know...
Achieving the Exercise Foundations Programme is equivalent to achieving the New Zealand Certificate in Sport, Exercise and Leisure Operations.
By completing this programme you will be eligible to register with the New Zealand Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs), at the level of Exercise Assistant.
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