PT course · 25% off for members · 5 spots
Become a personal trainer.
A PT course designed by trainers, for trainers. Learn inside a real gym and give yourself the best chance of success in the fitness industry.
The course
Turn your passion into a career
Graduates employed or contracted by M2 will have covered all aspects of the NZQA Level 4 qualification in personal training, and will be enrolled to complete their certificate.
Member offer
Save $1,000
25% off for M2 members paying upfront. Payment plans available. 5 spots this intake
Length
6 to 12 months
Built to fit around full-time work
Qualification
Level 4
NZ Certificate in Exercise
Recognised
REPs
Register with REPs once qualified
What you'll learn
Course modules
Anatomy and physiology
- Musculoskeletal system
- Cardiovascular and respiratory systems
- Energy systems
- Movement mechanics
Exercise science
- Programme design principles
- Exercise selection and progression
- Training methodologies
- Recovery strategies
- Performance assessment
Nutrition fundamentals
- Macronutrients and micronutrients
- Meal planning basics
- Nutrition for performance
- Hydration strategies
Business skills
- Client acquisition and retention
- Marketing strategies
- Business operations
- Financial management
- Legal considerations
Why study at M2
Learn on a real gym floor
- Real-world experience. You learn inside a busy commercial gym, not a classroom. From week one you're coaching real members.
- Flexible study. Online theory at your own pace, plus in-person practical sessions at M2. Built to fit around full-time work.
- Pay upfront or spread it out. M2 members save $1,000 (25% off) when they pay upfront. Or spread it out with weekly, fortnightly or monthly payments at the standard course fee.
- REPs recognised. The NZ Certificate in Exercise Level 4 lets you register with REPs, opening doors in NZ and overseas.
Ready to start?
Get the course info
Fill in your details and we'll send you the full course prospectus. Tim will get back to you within 24 hours, answer your questions and help you work out if this is the right move.