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 know how important it is for our students to have support during their studies, so we assign each student a 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.

What is REPs?
REPs is the New Zealand Register of Exercise Professionals — the recognised national standard for exercise professionals in New Zealand. It's backed by ExerciseNZ (the industry body) and Skills Active Aotearoa (the industry training organisation), and is a founding member of ICREPs, the International Confederation of Registers for Exercise Professionals.

Why does REPs Registration matter?
Becoming REPs registered unlocks real, practical benefits for your career:

• Work eligibility — gain the ability to work at REPs Registered Exercise Facilities across New Zealand.

• Insurance protection — REPs registration includes public liability and professional indemnity insurance, covering you, your clients, and the facilities you work under.

• Discounts — access special pricing on products and services, plus discounted rates to industry events like FitEx.

• International portability — a full REPs registration is recognised by ICREPs partner countries (currently Australia, the UK, Ireland, South Africa, and the UAE), meaning your qualification can travel with you if you head overseas.

How does this connect to my Fit Futures Academy graduation?
Fit Futures Academy and ExerciseNZ work together to keep this process clear and consistent for every student. Here's how it works:

• Fit Futures Academy and REPs NZ share a unique, long-standing relationship. Fit Futures Academy takes each student's work one step further than most — beyond internal tutor assessment, through to an independent moderator who reviews the work again to ensure it meets a genuinely high standard. Once moderation is complete, REPs registration becomes available to be issued upon payment — and Fit Futures Academy covers 50% of that registration cost.

What do students need to do?
Important to note: students will not receive their Fit Futures Academy graduation certificate until they have registered with REPs. This isn't an optional extra — it's a required final step that allows Fit Futures Academy to maintain the highest quality of graduate through its moderation process. Once a student completes their qualification, registering with REPs simply becomes part of finishing the course. Both REPs and Fit Futures Academy are notified upon completion of the individual moderation process, which Fit Futures Academy triggers on the student's behalf — there's nothing students need to do themselves in this regard.

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 (depending on the number of clients and cost per session).

Working example:

$45 (current NZ PT charge average) per 30-mins x 10 sessions per day = 50 sessions per week (25-hours contact time)

50 sessions x $45 = $2,250 per week.

Yes you can!

Once you are REPs registered, your registration is portable to other countries. A reminder that, as part of your course, we ensure that you hold REPs registration.

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, Xplor 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!

Simply arrange 20–60 hours of work experience within a gym or relevant fitness facility, depending on the course you are completing. The required number of hours will correlate with your qualification level and course requirements.

You will also need to secure a supervisor who has either:

• a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a qualified personal trainer, and/or
• a degree-level qualification relevant to the fitness, health, or exercise industry.

Your supervisor may be REPs registered, or hold an equivalent industry registration or accreditation. Recently expired registrations (within the last 12 months) may still be accepted, although current registration is preferred.

Additional supervisor or placement requirements may be considered flexibly on a case-by-case basis in consultation with your tutor.

Once you have arranged your placement:

• Complete the Work Experience Plan section within the Work Experience Agreement (available under the “Resources” section of the learning platform).
• Complete the remainder of the Work Experience Agreement.
• Have your supervisor sign the document.
• Upload the signed agreement to the learning platform.
• Once submitted, your work experience placement is approved and ready to begin.

The work experience component can be completed at any stage throughout your 12 months of study and may be completed at times that suit your own schedule and availability.

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 complete the practical experience in a local gym.