Learn how to teach exercise in both a personal or freestyle group exercise setting, and gain an understanding of human anatomy and physiology, nutrition, client care and marketing. These two certificate programmes perfectly complement each other and cover both a one-on-one approach to exercise and a group exercise focus. With hands-on teaching in our purpose-built gym Tapuae, and real-world experiences out in the industry, you will gain the skills and knowledge you need to become a first-class exercise professional.

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New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 4) and New Zealand Certificate in Freestyle Group Exercise (Level 4)

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