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If you love sport and exercise and want to help others achieve their fitness goals, this is the programme for you. Duringthe first year you’ll gain a good understanding of the body and how it responds to exercise and training. You may exitafter year 1 with the Certificate in Fitness and Exercise Science or continue on to year 2 of the diploma. During the secondyear, you’ll learn to apply your knowledge to all parts of the community in both group and individual settings. Thetransition from science and knowledge to individual and group application is a key focus. The Diploma in Applied Fitnessis also a pathway to the AUT Bachelor of Sport and Recreation.AUT University Bachelor of Sport and RecreationGraduates from the Diploma in AppliedFitness may also transfer to the AUT Bachelorof Sport and Recreation (available at NMIT’sNelson Campus) with less than one and ahalf years of study necessaryto complete.Level Duration Starts Campus71.5 years further study full timeor part time equivalentFebruaryENTRY REQUIREMENTS: All applicants: NMIT Diploma in Applied Fitness; OR equivalent.NfitnessDiploma in Applied FitnessGraduates will be able to work in the fitnessindustry both in a health centre and in thecommunity. They will be able to assessclient fitness and provide advice on fitnessand lifestyle matters that is consistent withcurrent scientific knowledge and acceptedprofessional practice within the industry.Graduates may also choose to study furtheron the AUT Bachelor of Sport and Recreation.Level Duration Starts Campus62 years full time or part time equivalentFebruaryApplicants under 20 years: 48 credits NCEA L2 across 4 subjects; OR equivalent. Applicants 20 years and over: No minimumacademic requirements. All applicants: All applicants must sign a Risk Management Contract and provide a signed declarationregarding convictions against the law as well as a signed consent form to allow for a Ministry of Justice Criminal Convictioncheck. Interview recommended.NCertificate in Fitness and Exercise ScienceWork in the fitness industry as advisors orfitness leaders or continue study with theDiploma in Applied Fitness programme.Level Duration Starts Campus51 year full time or part time equivalentFebruaryApplicants under 20 years: 48 credits NCEA L2 across 4 subjects; OR equivalent. Applicants 20 years and over: No minimumacademic requirements. All applicants: All applicants must sign a Risk Management Contract and provide a signed declarationregarding convictions against the law as well as a signed consent form to allow for a Ministry of Justice Criminal Convictioncheck. Interview recommended.NJeremy McIlroy - Diploma in Applied Fitness/Bachelor of Sport and RecreationPERSONAL TRAINER, RESULTS GYM, NELSON/LEAGUE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER,TASMAN RUGBY UNION, NELSONJeremy McIlroy is all set for success as a professional sports’ coach after graduating from NMIT with aBachelor of Sport and Recreation degree.Jeremy kicked off his career in the fitness industry by enrolling in NMIT’s Certificate in Fitness and ExerciseScience. He progressed to the Diploma in Applied Fitness and went on to graduate with AUT’s Bachelor ofSport and Recreation degree, which is delivered through NMIT.He is now working as a strength and conditioning coach developing training programmes for both theNelson Boys College rugby teams and Tasman Rugby Union’s Rugby Academy members, and men’s andwomen’s sevens rugby players as well as working as a personal and team trainer at Results Gym in Nelson.“I chose NMIT because its sports and fitness programmes are highly regarded and they offer reallygood practical work experience,” Jeremy says.“The best thing about this career is being in a position to help people develop into professionalathletes – it’s incredibly rewarding work,” he says. “NMIT really sets you up to have the tools andskills you need to be able to go out into the industry and succeed.”Search NMITNZ on YouTube.com and Vimeo.com for this graduate profile.23