Gain the knowledge and practical skills to professionally assess client fitness to provide effective reassessment and programme prescriptions. This course focuses on the practical application of exercises, including cardiovascular, strength, and flexibility. You will develop applied skills in prescribing safe, effective and up-to-date exercise programmes.
Programme code: AKCOP
Paper code: SPEX508
Paper fee*: $1,330 Domestic, $1,525 International
Prerequisite: Fitness Foundations
Fitness Instructing 01
Paper code: SPEX508
Course starts: Friday 20 March (material and study calendar available online)
Weekend dates: Saturday 28, Sunday 29 March, Saturday 4, Sunday 5, Saturday 18, Sunday 19 April 2020 (lecture dates when you are required to attend class)
Times: 8.30am to 5.30pm approx.
Assessment: Tuesday 28 April 2020 - submit assessment online
Prerequisite paper: Fitness Foundations SPEX402
Fitness Instructing 02
Paper Code: SPEX508
Course Start dates: Friday 31 July (material and study calendar available online)
Weekend dates: Saturday 8, Sunday 9, Saturday 15, Sunday 16, Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 September 2020 (lecture dates when students are required to attend class)
Times: 8.30am to 5.30am approx.
Assessment: Monday 31 August 2020 – submit assessments online
Prerequisite Paper: Fitness Foundations SPEX402
* Some additional fees apply.
When you have successfully completed Fitness Instructing you will receive a Certificate of Proficiency in Fitness Instructing.
To apply please see our Apply Now section of the website.
Email fitnessinfo@aut.ac.nz