New Zealand Diploma in Sport Recreation and Exercise (Multi-sector) (Level 5)
Sport & Recreation
A course by
NMIT
Start your career in fitness or use this diploma as a stepping stone for further study in sport, recreation, or exercise science. Learn fitness techniques, health and nutrition, anatomy and physiology, and build skills to motivate, train and coach people.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Nelson, Nelson
It will take a total of 34 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Apply exercise science knowledge
Develop and apply understanding of fitness, health, nutrition, and human anatomy/physiology in sport and recreation settings.
Plan and deliver training/coaching
Design, deliver and assess sport and recreational fitness programmes to a wide range of clients.
Demonstrate professional and academic skills
Communicate effectively, provide leadership, and work constructively in group settings within the sport, recreation or fitness industry.
What You're Signing Up For
This one-year Level 5 diploma at NMIT provides foundational knowledge and skills for employment or further study in sport, recreation, and exercise. The programme goes beyond playing sports, focusing on the theory and practical application of health, nutrition, exercise science, anatomy and physiology, planning, coaching and motivating people. Extensive practical experience is included, using both onsite and community-based exercise facilities. Graduates are prepared for a range of careers in the sport and recreation industries or pathway to higher-level study, including Level 6 and Bachelor qualifications.
Course Content
- Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science
- Skill Learning and Technique Development
- Exercise, Sport and Recreation Planning
- Academic and Professional Skills
- Sport, Exercise and Recreation in Aotearoa NZ
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Leadership in Exercise, Sport and Recreation
- Exercise, Sport and Recreation Issues in Society
What you need to know first
Applicants under 20 years: 48 credits NCEA Level 2 across 4 subjects or equivalent.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Sport
Recreation
Health and Fitness
Future employment opportunities might be
Community sports manager
Community health manager
Sport Kaiako