New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 4)

Learn how to teach functional exercise movements while gaining a clear understanding of human anatomy and physiology. Discover how behavioural change can lead to lasting results for your clients. With hands-on teaching in our purpose-built gym and real industry work experience, you will gain the skills and knowledge to become a first-class exercise professional.

Domestic

Duration
17 Weeks Full-time
Level
4
Credits
60
Fees
$4,856*
*Approximate full qualification tuition fee
Delivery
On campus
Location
Dunedin
Intakes
February
July

International

Duration
17 Weeks Full-time
Level
4
Credits
60
Fees
$12,500*
*Approximate full qualification tuition fee
Delivery
On campus
Location
Dunedin
Intakes
February
July

What You Study

Courses

Course name Description Level Credits
Applied Exercise Prescription
  • Learn how to apply and adapt the fundamentals of exercise prescription to meet the needs of a client. 
4 15
Applied Anatomy and Physiology
  • Gain an understanding of human anatomy and physiology and how it applies to movement. 
4 15
Professional Practice 1 
  • Discover how to apply professional practice principles of working in the exercise industry. 
4 15
Exercise Science 1
  • Learn how to explain behaviour in relation to nutrition and exercise. 
4 15

Further study options

To become a Personal Trainer, you will need to complete the New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 5). Our Bachelor of Applied Science degree will then enable you to advance your learning further and explore the areas of Exercise, Sport and Health to expand your career prospects.

Workload

Your workload

Full-time students will be expected to study for 36 hours per week. This will include directed teaching, self-directed learning and industry experience hours. If you choose to study part-time, you will need to study for around 16 hours per week. 

Entry

Entry requirements

If you need to improve your English Language skills, we offer a wide range of English programmes.

Fees

Domestic fees

Full tuition
Standard
$4,856

International fees

Full tuition
Standard
$12,500

Additional costs

All students will need to wear Otago Polytechnic branded clothing when they are working with clients or are out with industry. We also ask all learners to have a laptop or tablet that they can use for classwork. 

Tuition fees

The tuition fees shown above are approximate only. There may be a slight fee increase per year once Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) rules and guidelines are applied. These fees also don’t include additional costs or living costs.

Application

A change for 2023 enrolments

When you apply to study with Otago Polytechnic in 2023, you will be enrolled with Te Pūkenga, the new national network of vocational and applied education in Aotearoa New Zealand. You will learn in the same way, in the same place, and with the same people, and you will graduate with a Te Pūkenga qualification.

Get in touch

0800 762 786
International +64 3 477 3014
Email: info@op.ac.nz