New Zealand Apprenticeship: Multi-Skilled Exercise Instructor (Freestyle) (Level 4)
This apprenticeship is for aspiring exercise industry all-rounders. By taking on the Multi-skilled Exercise apprenticeship, you will be equipped with the complete package of skills and knowledge - able to deliver group and individual exercise instruction, and own and run a personal training business.
Before you start
To enrol in this programme, you need to be working in a paid job with an exercise facility or organisation, or self-employed.
If you don't have a role lined up, contact us to talk about how we can help.
What's involved?
This apprenticeship is designed to be completed in 2 years.
You'll be trained and observed in the workplace. Your assessments will be completed online.
The apprenticeship is comprised of three programmes:
New Zealand Certificate in Freestyle Group Exercise (Level 4)
- Choreographing and delivering group exercise classes
- Encouraging participants
- Business skills
- Anatomy and physiology
- Culturally appropriate behaviour.
New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 4)
- Exercise fundamentals
- Nutrition and wellbeing
- Working professionally
- Exercise delivery
- Business skills.
Exercise Group Training module:
- Planning and researching a target market
- Designing and delivering group training sessions
- Gathering feedback and reviewing sessions.
Did you know...
By completing this apprenticeship you will be eligible to register with the New Zealand Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs), at the levels of Group Exercise Own Choreography, and Personal Trainer.
Similar Qualifications
New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 4)
Completing the Exercise Level 4 certificate will set you up for a career as an employed or self-employed personal trainer, exercise consultant, community exercise instructor, or team training instructor.
New Zealand Certificate in Freestyle Group Exercise: Yoga
Completing the Yoga elective will prepare you with foundational knowledge and skills to help continue your journey towards becoming a yoga instructor.
Exercise Foundations Programme (Level 3)
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.
New Zealand Certificate in Freestyle Group Exercise (Level 4)
Completing the Freestyle Group Exercise certificate will equip you with the skills and confidence to create and deliver fun, effective and safe group fitness classes, specialising in your chosen elective.