Ongoing Training (not used)

Please find below all courses this year that have been approved by REPs for continuing education credits (CECs).  For full details of CECs, how many are needed each year etc, please see the REPs CEC page.

2009

Here is a list of ongoing education providers that have had their courses reviewed by REPs. If you are registered with REPs you will receive Continuing Education Credits (CECs) for completion of this.

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Recession Buster Roadshow

FitnessNZ and Skills Active have partnered to deliver workshops around New Zealand to support and stimulate the fitness industry during the recession.

This roadshow is FREE to REPs registered individuals and is eligible for 5 CECs.

For more details on this event click here to be taken to the website.

BusinessGrow

• 10 CECs for full day
• 5 CECs for 1/2 day workshop

BusinessGrow, is designed to focus on the business elements of the exercise and fitness industry, this full day event (9am – 5pm) is for managers and owners of Fitness Centres. BusinessGrow includes a ½ day workshop (9am – 12:30pm) specifically for Personal Trainers, again focusing on the business elements of personal training.

For more information on this event please got to, www.businessgrow.co.nz    

GetNZ Active industry Conference

• Held at AUT campus, North Shore, Auckland
• 20 CECs for 2 day event, additional CECs for pre-conference workshops.

For more information, please go to www.getnzactive.co.nz

Polestar Pilates

This is an international certification recognised by the (PMA) Pilates Method Association worldwide. It is of interest to Pilates Instructors, Personal trainers, physiotherapists, osteopaths and other movement disciplines such as yoga, dance or Tai Chi or to people pursuing a career in Pilates.

Studio Course

• 50 CECs
• PF Principles 19-20 March
• Studio 21-22 March, 2-3 May, 6-7 June, 27-28 June 8-9 August & 19-20 September

Christchurch

• 50 CECs
• PF Principles 26-27 March
• Studio 28-29 March, 23-24 May, 20-21 June, 1-2 August, 5-6 September & 17-18 October

Mat Course

Auckland

• 50 CECs
• PF Principles 19-20 March
• Mat 21-22, 16-17 May & 13-14 June

Christchurch

• 50 CECs
• PF Principles 26-27 March
• Mat 28-29 & 23-24 May

This course is of interest to Fitness Instructors and Trainee Pilates Instructors.

For more information please email polestar@bodystudio.co.nz (attention Maree) or visit www.polestarpilates.co.nz

Muscle Balance Analysis Seminar

• 20 CECs
• Auckland 14-15 March

This is a 2 day course instructing participants in the measurement, charting and application of a precise and detailed postural and structural analysis.

For more information please email painrelief@paradise.net.nz

TOTAL ENERGY

Group Fitness Hi Lo Foundation Course

• 20 CECs
• 20-21 March 2009 in Christchurch

For more info, including further course dates, please contact Leanne at info@totalenergy.co.nz.

ABSOLUTE PILATES

Pilates Mat Work Teacher Training Course

• 50 CECs
• 28th March 2009 - 29th November 2009
• 1 Year Course

Nordic Academy New Zealand

Nordic Walking Instructor Course

• 15 CECs
• 28 February& 1 March, Wellington
• 7 March & 8 March, Dunedin
• 14 March & 15 March, Christchurch
• 28 March & 29 March, Auckland
• 4 April & 5 April Hamilton
• 18 April & 19 April Taupo

For more information about Nordic Walking and the discounted course cost for REPs registered individuals please email training@nordicacademy.co.nz or call (04) 389 3655

Nordic Walking New Zealand

NoWaNZ Nordic Walking Leader Course

• 10 CECs
• Wellington: 1 February
• Tauranga: 15 February
• Palmerston North: 18 February
• Auckland: 22 February
• Christchurch: 1 March

For more information go to www.nowanz.co.nz or email barbara@nordicwalkingnz.co.nz

CEF Seminars

Sacroliliac Joint - Motor Control Retraining and Mobilisation of Restrictive Dysfunctions

Presenter Jacqui Clark

• 10 CECs
• Christchurch - February 21 & 22
• Wellington - February 28 & 1 March
• Auckland - March 14 & 15

This is a 1 or 2 day advanced workshop suitable for exercise rehabilitation therapists.

Please see www.cef.co.nz for workshop details and enrolments.

Obesity in the New Millennium – William R. Sukala

• 10 CECs
• Christchurch March 28
• Wellington March 29
• Auckland April 4
• Tauranga April 5

New research on obesity/disease link,  Science behind high-carb vs. high-protein diets,·         Exercise and obesity: what works and much more…

For more details and enrolment go to www.cef.co.nz

Filex

Australia's Leading Fitness Convention

• 20 CECs
• 17-19 April, Sydney, Australia

Australia's best known convention (every year over 100 Kiwis travel to this event)!

IMPORTANT; To attend this conference you are required to be a member of Australian Fitness Network. As a REPs registered individual (unless you have opted out at time of registration) you received a free membership to Australian Fitness Network (valued at $150!!). If you are unsure about your status on this matter please click here to email REPs.

For more information on Filex please visit www.fitnessnetwork.com.au/filex

NutriFit

NutriFit in partnership with M1NT health and Fitness will be delivering a Strategies for Nutrition Success and Introduction to Exercise Nutrition workshop in 2009, presented by Dr Nick Kimber. These will be offered on week apart on the dates below:

• 10 CECs
• March 2nd & 9th
• May 4th & 11th
• July 6th & 13th
• September 14th & 21st
• November 2nd and 9th

Held in Christchurch, this workshop will help you raise your nutrition standards, develop an eating plan for a chosen sport or activity and help you understand the latest scientific findings on exercise nutrition.

For more information please visit www.nutrifit.co.nz or phone (03) 365 5410

International Nordic Walking Association - NZ

Nordic Walking Instructor

• 20 CECs
• March 7th and 8th

This course is being run in Auckland. For more information please contact June at june.stevenson@xtra.co.nz or visit www.nordicwalking.net.nz

AUT University

Sport Performance Nutrition

This course is designed to give you the evidence-based nutritional information for you, fitness and sports clients.

• 30 CECs if assessed
• 20 CECs if non assessed
• 22, 29 July & 5, 12, 19, 26 August & 2, 9 September

Exercise Programming for Women

This course enables you to learn about exercise, nutrition and health issues that relate to women.

• 25 CECs
• 12, 13 September

Sport Massage

Learn massage techniques to enhance the relaxation of muscles and the athlete’s recovery from some of the negative effects of exercise.

• 25 CECs
• 6, 13, 20, 27 May & 3, 10, 17, 24 June
• OR 5, 12, 19, 26 August & 2, 9, 16, 23 September

Sports Massage Advanced

An advanced massage course offering a step up from general sports massage, with an emphasis on tissue repair, pain relief and basic muscle testing.

• 20 CECs
• 7, 14, 21, 28 October & 4, 11 November

Anthropometry Level 1 - ISAK Accredited

Anthropometry involves determining an individual’s body composition and somatotype (body type). It provides objective measurements for Personal Trainers / Nutritionists / Fitness Instructors, Physiotherapists or Medical Doctors.

• 40 CECs
• 3, 4, 5 July

Anthropometry Level 2

Level 2 expands on the techniques covered in Level 1 and introduces advanced methods for estimating body composition. *Included in this course are bone length and breadth measurements.

• 50 CECs
• 2, 3, 4, 5 July

Physical Activity Instruction of Older Adults

• 40 CECs
• 11, 12, 18, 19 July

For more information or to enrol, please contact: Jane Hall - jane.hall@aut.ac.nz.

 
BLUE FITNESS

Instructor Spinning Orientation Course

• 7.5 CECs
• Saturday, 16th May 2009
• Habit Vero, Auckland City

Bookings are now able to be made online at www.bluefitness.co.nz (under Spinning/education courses).
For more information, please visit the website or contact mel.gregory@blueleisuregroup.com.

Instructor Spinning – Advanced Course

An advanced course for those already trained as Spinning Instructors.

• 12.5 CECs
• Friday, 15th May 2009
• Habit Vero, Auckland City

Understanding the relationship between cadence, resistance and intensity is the key to coaching classes that meet students training goals.  Whether you use Spinning Computers or cadence counting methods, this workshop will help you design highly effective, goal-oriented classes grounded in the principles of cadence and heart rate training.  This workshop also includes plenty of fun drills and class profiles.

Bookings are now able to be made online at www.bluefitness.co.nz (under Spinning/education courses).
For more information, please visit the website or contact mel.gregory@blueleisuregroup.com.

First Aid courses available in New Zealand

Below is a list provided by the Telecom Yellow Pages™ search engine. Ensure any course you do is comprehensive workplace first aid, as approved by OSH.

• Yellow Pages™ First Aid search results
• Comprehensive Workplace First Aid - Link to Information Download

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