Graduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise
Sport & Recreation
A course by
SIT
A one-year full-time Graduate Diploma providing advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in sport and exercise, with industry placement, covering exercise science, management, and pedagogy.
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NZQA Level 7 Certification (120 Credits)
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop and apply sport and exercise science knowledge
Gain broad theoretical knowledge in sport and exercise, including exercise prescription, physiology, nutrition, and programming for health and performance.
Undertake practical industry experience
Complete supervised industry placement, applying skills in personal training, facility/resource management, and developing industry networks.
About This Course
This programme is designed to provide a comprehensive theoretical foundation in sport and exercise, along with a holistic understanding of their significance to the community. It acknowledges the importance of the Treaty of Waitangi to the people of New Zealand and highlights its implications for community and resource management in the sport and exercise sectors. Students develop practical expertise in the sport and exercise industry through close working relationships with various organisations, industry placement, and advanced modules in physiology, management, nutrition, and effective teaching in sport settings.
Course Content
- Strength Conditioning and Industry Placement
- Clinical Exercise Physiology
- Fitness Assessment and Programming
- Marketing and Economics in the Leisure Industry
- Applied Sport and Leisure Management
- Applied Sport Science
- Exercise and Nutrition as Therapy
- Applied Pedagogy in Sport and Physical Education
Entry Requirements
Successful completion of a relevant bachelor degree OR equivalent professional or educational experience in a related discipline
Build towards these roles
Fitness assessorExercise programme designerSport and recreation facility managerHealth promotion educatorSport coaching and teaching roles
Build skills in these industries
Sport and RecreationFitness IndustryHealth Promotion
