NZ Certificate in Sport, Recreation & Exercise (Multi-sector) (Level 3)
Sport & Recreation
A course by
NZSE
This Level 3 Certificate programme provides knowledge and skills for working safely and professionally in sport, recreation and exercise environments. It prepares students for support roles in fitness, community sport, after-school care, and related sectors, with practical skills including risk management, event planning, exercise basics, and communication.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Hamilton, Hamilton
It will take a total of 16 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Operate safely in sport and recreation environments
Understand and apply safety protocols and ethical standards in gym and recreational settings.
Demonstrate basic exercise and physical activity knowledge
Carry out fundamental exercise activities and understand technical principles related to fitness.
Identify risks and hazards
Recognise and manage safety hazards and ethical challenges within sport and recreation sectors.
What You're Signing Up For
The NZ Certificate in Sport, Recreation & Exercise (Multi-sector) (Level 3) is designed for individuals seeking activities-oriented roles or to begin studies in sport, recreation or health sciences. Students gain ethical, professional and technical skills in gym and recreational settings, learn to identify hazards, understand wellbeing benefits, plan and run community sports events, and communicate effectively across diverse groups. Completion allows work in various support roles such as exercise assistant and school sport coordinator.
Course Content
- Basic exercise activities and technical knowledge
- Regular physical training and activities
- Identification and management of risks, safety hazards, and ethical challenges in sport and recreation
- Health and wellbeing benefits of physical activities
- Planning and running sports or community events
- Communication with diverse people in sport and recreation contexts
- 30 hours of work placement
What you need to know first
Aged 16 or older
Recommended literacy and numeracy for NCEA Level 1 or equivalent
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Sport and Recreation
Fitness
Community Services
Future employment opportunities might be
Exercise assistant
Fitness coordinator
School Sport Coordinator