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.
Students are required to attend all online classes.
Programme code: AKCOP
Course code: SPEX508
Course fee*: $1,389 Domestic, $1,655 International
Prerequisite: Fitness Foundations
* Some additional fees apply - find out more
Important: Student fees must be paid in full by the start date of the course. Payment is recommended at the enrolment stage and secures your place on the course.
Course code: SPEX508
Course start dates: Friday 8 March (material and study calendar available online)
Weekend dates: Saturday 16, Sunday 17, Saturday 23, Sunday 24 March; Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 April, 2024 (workshop dates when students are required to attend all classes)
Times: 8.30am-5.30pm approx. (once the course starts you will be able to access the full-time table)
Assessment: Monday 15 April, 2024 – submit all assessments online
Prerequisite course: Fitness Foundations SPEX402
Course code: SPEX508
Course start dates: Friday 12 July (material and study calendar available online)
Weekend dates: Saturday 20, Sunday 21, Saturday 27, Sunday 28 July, Saturday 3, and Sunday 4 August 2024 (workshop dates when students are required to attend the class)
Times: 8.30am-5.30pm approx. (once the course starts you will be able to access the full timetable)
Assessment: Monday 12 August, 2024 – submit all assessments online
Prerequisite course: 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