Wintec Waikato Institute of Technnology

Course Details

Fitness Industry Training (Level 4)

Course Description

If you are a passionate, energetic person who wants to work in health and fitness industry, become involved in physical activity for health and wellbeing, work with individuals or sports teams, or just train more effectively for your own personal goals, then this one year programme is for you. The Certificate in Fitness Industry Training (Level 4) will help you develop theoretical knowledge and practical skills for a career in the health and fitness industry. Programme Content You will gain knowledge and experience in a range of areas that will assist in developing the skills required for employment in the health and fitness industry. You will study: * Introduction to the Sport and Fitness Industry * Concepts of Strength Training * Aerobic Training * Exercise Induction and Adherence * Nutrition and Health * Injury Prevention and Management * Advanced Exercise Training * Practicum

Course Duration

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1year

Career outcomes

The Certificate in Fitness Industry Training (Level 4) may lead to employment in the sport, health and fitness industry as a Fitness Instructor, Exercise Consultant, Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, Team Fitness Trainer, Sport and Fitness Co-ordinator or Activity Programme Leader. Graduates of the Certificate in Fitness Industry Training (Level 4) may pathway into the proposed Diploma in Personal Training (Level 5), Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (Level 7) or continue onto further tertiary study.




Fitness Industry Training (Level 4) Wintec Waikato Institute of Technnology