Frequently Asked Questions

Fit Futures Academy has invested years of research into developing a unique, in-depth curriculum that gives our students every possible advantage to succeed in the fitness industry. We’ve enlisted the expertise of high-profile industry leaders to keep our curriculum up to date with the latest information, research, and industry best practices.

Once you complete the Certificate in Personal Training, you will have met the educational requirements to register with REPs NZ and get straight out into the industry! We’ll even pay for your first year of REPs registration as a graduation gift.

We know how important it is for our students to have support during their studies, so we assign each student a REPs Registered tutor who will be available for any help you need during your course. We also offer flexible payment plans to ensure the Certificate in Personal Training is accessible to everyone.

Our team are active in the fitness industry and have global network connections.

The best part about studying with Fit Futures Academy is once you have successfully completed your Personal Training Certificate, as a graduation gift to you, we pay for your first year of REPs Registration!

REPs is the New Zealand Register of Exercise Professionals. By having REPs Registration, you will gain the ability to work at REPs Registered Exercise Facilities. As the majority of facilities in New Zealand will only employ REPs Registered Exercise Professionals, getting your REPs Registration is an important part of your professional journey.

Being REPs registered also means you’re protected by public liability and professional indemnity insurance which covers you, your clients, and the facilities you are working under. REPs also provide special discounts on products and services, and discounted rates to events such as FitEx.

Absolutely!

Fit Futures' Certificate in Personal Training has been designed specifically to work with our students current lifestyle requirements.

The more hours you can put in, the faster you can qualify and graduate. You can study as little as 5-10 hours per week and still qualify well within a 12 month timeframe.

Working as a Personal Trainer in New Zealand has an uncapped earning potential. In 2021, industry averages list trainers earning as much as six figures (dependant on number of clients and cost per session).

Working example:

$60 p/hour x 5 sessions p/day = 30 sessions p/week.

30 sessions x $60 = $1,800 p/week.

Yes you can!

Our affiliation with REPs NZ means your Fit Futures fitness qualification is also ICREPs recognised. This gives you the ability to work in Australia, USA, UK, Canada, India and many other countries.

Yes, we do.

We offer the Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certificate.

Internationally recognised as one of the best nutrition qualifications a personal trainer can have in their portfolio. The online course covers everything needed to build and understand nutrition programming for clients and gives graduates a real head start on industry colleagues.

Click here for more information on the Fit Futures Precision Nutrition course.

At Fit Futures Academy we offer flexible payment options, including an interest-free payment plan through our third party billing provider, Debitsuccess, or if you pre-pay your course fees to receive additional financial benefits.

A simple answer for you — YES!

There is work in the industry, whether it is within an organisation or working as an independent contractor.

Fit Futures Academy works hard to ensure that you become a quality graduate and will provide you with all of the necessary tools to make sure this happens.

Graduates of Fit Futures Academy are fully equipped with the knowledge and expertise to independently run their own businesses as Personal Trainers. Alternatively, Fit Futures Academy graduates make very attractive employees for gyms and health clubs looking for fully certified PTs.

The opportunities to work across the industry are endless, and you’re often able to set your own hours while helping others to achieve their goals!

The opportunities to work across the industry are endless, and you’re often able to set your own hours while helping others to achieve their goals!

Below is just a short list of potential jobs:

• Personal Trainers
• Gym Instructors
• Exercise Consultants
• Athlete Fitness Trainers
• Cruise Ship Fitness Trainers
• Gym Managers
• Boot Camp Business Owners
• Health Programme Coordinators
• Team Fitness Trainers
• Community Programme Leaders
• Coaching and Sport Development
• Sport Development Officers
• Gym Owners

Many of our students get jobs in the fitness industry right after graduating from Fit Futures Academy, and some land roles with the companies they were able to do work experience with during their studies.

Yes, you can!

Your work experience can be completed in any REPs Registered facility or with any REPs Registered trainer. The work experience portion of the course is only 40 hours over the 12 months of study and can be completed at your own convenience.

We are a firm believer of quality over quantity — correspondence has never been a better option for those students that need flexibility in order to further their careers.

Fit Futures Academy has heavily invested time and money into building a cutting-edge online learning platform that will guide you through the course, as well as making sure that you have a personal tutor for your benefit throughout the duration of your studies.

Yes you will!

Fit Futures Academy has invested heavily in building a cutting-edge online learning platform that will guide you through the course material, as well as making sure that you have a professional tutor to personally support you throughout the duration of your studies.

In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to spend 40 hours completing the practical experience in a local gym or other REPs registered facility.