Gym & Personal Training
Study Gym and Personal Training at Otago Polytechnic and help people improve their fitness, train for events or excel at professional sports.
At Otago Polytechnic, you’ll learn how to adapt your training style to the needs of different clients. Develop the competence to advise on strength and conditioning training, coaching and performance management as you learn with real PT clients.
Our practical industry approach to personal training allows you to apply business skills, training analysis and rehabilitation techniques to a variety of different environments. You will master the fundamentals with our purpose-built gym facilities gain invaluable support from our experienced team of teachers.
Gym & Personal Training qualifications
Student story
Michael Murray
“The practical side is strongly suited to my learning style. The teaching staff show and demonstrate, which helps me gain a deeper understanding.“
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