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New Zealand Certificate in Exercise

Open Polytechnic of New Zealand

Subject area

Human Movement and Sports Science

Qualification

Duration

20 Weeks

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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

Applicants must have successfully completed NZ3563 New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 4), or be able to demonstrate equivalent skills and knowledge. If English is the not the applicant's first language, candidates will need an IELTS (Academic) score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5, or equivalent. Applicants must: * have an appropriate level of personal fitness to enable successful participation in the training and assessment, which can include moderate to strenuous physical activity * attend an pre-enrolment interview

Detailed requirements

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


Duration

20 Weeks


Tuition Fees

Annual Total qualification
Student fees
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Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
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Total N/A N/A

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


Student Success

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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

Phone: (04) 913 5300
Fax: (04) 913 5308
Email: customerservices@openpolytechnic.ac.nz
Web: http://www.openpolytechnic.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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