Training and development

Active Canterbury is passionate about supporting local activity providers and seeing community programmes and initiatives thrive.

Unfortunately we are no longer able to provide the free courses, seminars and workshops we did previously. However we will continue to promote relevant training opportunities available in Canterbury!

View a selection of videos of key presentations from past Active Canterbury workshops.

Upcoming training opportunities

Join this hui to learn about current programmes, classes and facilities in our region as well as network with other advocates and providers.

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Join this jam-packed one-day event from Exercise NZ designed to offer world-class education opportunities for exercise professionals and movement practitioners of all types.

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Get help to put your idea in action. Learn how to create a successful and accessible recreation opportunity for everyone in your community.

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Green Pavlova 2024 is a 3 day-conference focusing on Resilience through Community Partnership, Technology, Environmental sustainability and more!

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Victoria University of Wellington – Te Herenga Waka has launched a study programme for health and physical activity practitioners who want to develop advanced knowledge and skills in promoting physical activity and mātauranga Māori.

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Exercise as Medicine NZ (EAM) has online courses designed for exercise professionals wanting to upskill around long-term conditions and exercise.

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My Group Move's online courses provide education so any instructor can be better at teaching group fitness classes.

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Find out about other upcoming training

Exercise as Medicine NZ offers online foundation courses for exercise professionals wanting to up-skill around long-term health conditions and exercise.

Free and discounted online training is available from the Australian Fitness Network to REPs members.

Find REPs approved Continuing Professionals Development (CPD) courses.

Skills Active provides training to teach, support and lead groups and individuals at any stage of their exercise journey.

EXULT facilitate a number of workshops for community groups covering topics such as fundraising, sponsorship, marketing, and managing volunteers.

Find out about the Stress Management Exercise Association Endorsed Programme (SMEAEP) to provide exercise or fitness services to local workplaces.

Get information on becoming an Approved Strength and Balance Programme to help reduce the number of falls in our older population [PDF].