New Zealand Certificate in Exercise
Unitec
Subject area
Human Movement and Sports Science
Qualification
Duration
16 Weeks
Total student fees
$3,789
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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
a. All applicants must have a total of at least 48 NCEA credits at Level 2 in best 4 subjects* OR b. Equivalent. AND c. Applicants must give their consent to undergo a process of Safety Checking as set out in the Vulnerable Children (Requirements for Safety Checks of Children s Workers) Regulations (2015) ( the Regulations ). This checking process will include: i. Providing two forms of identification, and evidence of any name changes (if any); ii. Consent to Unitec undertaking a Police vetting check, or a criminal record check (as required), and advise Unitec of any current charges or pending court matters; iii. Providing a chronological summary of his or her work history, if any, for the preceding five years and the name of any professional organisations and/or licensing authorities and/or registration authorities that the student is a member of or been licensed by and that is relevant to the proposed placement (if required); iv. Providing the names of two referees who may be contacted by Unitec or your placement provider (if required); v. Attending a face to face interview (if required) for the purposes of a risk assessment as required by Section 8 of the Act. Applicants are also required to consent to the above information gathered as part of the Safety Check to be shared with a host institution for the purposes of a practicum placement. AND a completed self-declaration of medical condition(s), if any, that may prevent full participation in the programme. International Applicants must meet theEnglish Language Entry Requirements as specified in Unitec s Admission Requirements Policy.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
16 Weeks
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$3,789 | $3,789 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$2,787 | $2,787 |
| Total | $6,576 | $6,576 |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
N/A
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 10 95 10
Phone: (09) 815 2945
Fax: (09) 815 2905
Email: study@unitec.ac.nz
Web: http://www.unitec.ac.nz
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