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New Zealand Certificate in Exercise

Otago Polytechnic

Subject area

Human Movement and Sports Science

Qualification

Duration

19 Weeks

Total student fees

$4,200

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About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

This qualification will provide Aotearoa New Zealand, the exercise industry, clients and the community with graduates who have the skills and knowledge of exercise prescription across a variety of exercise environments.

Graduates will be able to design and deliver advanced technical and personalised exercise programmes. They will have broad operational, theoretical and practical knowledge of exercise processes and self-manage their own promotion and performance.

Graduates will operate within a framework of health and wellness in relation to individual, group or community needs and can apply their skills to contribute to the cultural, social, and economic wellbeing of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Graduates will be eligible to register with the New Zealand Register of Exercise Professionals.

Key Information for Students

Entry Requirements

Minimum requirements

Academic requirements Successful completion of the NZ Certificate in Exercise (L4) or equivalent. For applicants 20 years of age and over there are no minimum academic requirements.

Detailed requirements

See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.


Duration

19 Weeks


Tuition Fees

Annual Total qualification
Student fees
(what you pay)
$4,200 $4,200
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
$4,989 $4,989
Total $9,189 $9,189

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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.


Student Success

80%


National Graduate Outcomes

Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:

Median earnings N/A
Earnings range N/A
In employment N/A
In further study N/A
On a benefit N/A

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Contact details

Main Campus Office

Free phone: 0800 762 786
Phone: (03) 477 3014
Fax: (03) 471 6870
Email: info@op.ac.nz
Web: https://www.op.ac.nz/

Please contact the provider for details of where this qualification is offered.

Where does this information come from?

The Key Information for Students data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on information provided by tertiary education providers and the Ministry of Education. Remember to check the provider’s website for further details.

NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.

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