Course Overview
Pursue a career in professional rugby!
Toi Ohomai and the Bay of Plenty Rugby Union have created the 'Cert4Rugby' one-year course. You'll learn from world-class coaches on how to prepare for a high performance environment and tackle your own professional career goals.
Topics include:
- Leadership
- Rugby development (technical and tactical)
- Strength and conditioning education (including recovery)
- Understanding the coaching process
- Anatomy and physiology
- Nutrition
- Professional practice
Upon successful completion you will graduate with two recognised qualifications, the New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 4), and the New Zealand Certificate in Freestyle Group Exercise (Level 4).
Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of:
- New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 4); plus
- New Zealand Certificate in Freestyle Group Exercise (Level 4)
You'll also have completed a First Aid Certificate.
| Locations | To be confirmed |
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| Next intake | To be confirmed View more details |
| Study options |
1 year full-time, including holidays (if applicable) |
| Total credits | 120 |
| StudyLink assistance | Available |
| Indicative Fees | $6,104 for domestic students View full fees information |
| Eligibility | View entry criteria |
To see the information for international students change your location using the button at the top right of the screen.
Career opportunities
- exercise consultant
- community exercise instructor
- team training instructor
- personal trainer
- freestyle group exercise instructor
- group or small team training instructor
- self-employed
Topics you'll cover
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Exercise analysis
- Energy systems
- Retention
- Goal setting
- Client pre-screen
- Professionalism
- Principles of training
- Fitness testing
- Exercise prescription
- Nutrition
- Health models
- First aid
- Business skills
- Marketing
- Choreography
- Programme delivery
- Group exercise classes
- Exercise abilities
- Health and wellbeing
- Culturally appropriate values
- Processes and protocols
- Participant exercise needs
- Movement patterns
- Exercise products and services
- Development and maintenance of a client base
Course Fees
| Indicative Fees * | $6,104 for domestic students |
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* Important fee information, and hints and tips
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Student Loans and Allowances
This course meets the requirements for student allowance and student loan applications through StudyLink.
- A student loan helps to pay for your course fees (the compulsory fees), study materials e.g. books, equipment, and living costs. You'll have to pay this money back.
- A student allowance is a weekly payment that can help with your living expenses while you’re studying. You don't have to pay the money back.
Find out more and apply at studylink.govt.nz
Scholarships
Scholarships are one way you might be able to get some financial help. Any scholarships specifically related to this course are shown below, otherwise check out the full list of scholarships promoted by Toi Ohomai.
Course Entry Information
Entry criteria
If you are under 20 years old, you must have NCEA Level 1, or equivalent.
If you do not meet the academic requirements you may be given special admission if Toi Ohomai staff are satisfied you are capable of successfully completing the requirements.
Special admission may also apply for applicants over 20 years.
Standard Entry Criteria
Admission, entry, selection, and enrolment into programmes will be in accordance with the Academic Regulations and/or, where approved, specific programme regulations.
For courses at Level 4, domestic students will normally be required to have:
NCEA Level 2 with passes in English/Te Reo Māori or education achievement at least equivalent to NCEA Level 2; OR
Evidence of ability to complete academic and any other programme requirements.
English language requirements
Level 4 certificate IELTS General or Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 or completed New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 3 with an endorsement of either General, Workplace or Academic, or meets a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined by NZQA.
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Course Locations and Intake Information
Intakes to be confirmed Ask to be notified when the next intake becomes available
Study options
- 1 year full-time, including holidays (if applicable)
