AUT University's fitness industry short courses are certificates for people who want to become a qualified personal trainer, fitness instructor or gym trainer; gain REPs CEC credits or increase their fitness industry skills to help clients achieve their health or exercise goals.
About AUT's fitness industry short courses
- Flexible study options to fit around your work and lifestyle
- Focus on weight training in a gym environment - we recommend that you are an active gym member so you can put into practice what you learn
- Courses include personal training short courses, continuing education courses (including massage and nutrition couses) and professional development courses for fitness industry professionals who want to meet REPs CEC requirements
Frequently asked questions about AUT's fitness industry short courses
Certificate in Personal Training
AUT's personal training certificate helps you qualify as a personal trainer, fitness instructor or gym trainer. These personal training courses give you the knowledge and practical skills to help individual clients reach their personal health, fitness and exercise goals.
There are 4 personal training short courses:
When you have successfully completed fitness foundations, prescription for exercise and fitness assessment and counselling, you will be awarded the AUT University Certificate in Fitness Instruction.
When you have successfully completed all 4 personal training short courses you will receive the AUT University Certificate in Personal Training.
Continuing Education Short Courses
These fitness industry short courses are designed for people who want to gain REPs CEC credits or increase their knowledge of the fitness industry.
Courses are:
Fitness Industry Workshops
These professional development workshops are designed for fitness industry professionals wanting to increase their knowledge base, keep up to date with current industry developments and gain REPs CEC credits.
No professional development workshops are currently offered, watch this space for updates.