New Zealand Certificate in Sport Coaching (Level 3) (Sports Training and Development)
Sport & Recreation
A course by
SIT
Gain essential knowledge and practical skills in sports coaching, conditioning, exercise, nutrition, and injury prevention through this entry-level qualification for aspiring sports coaches and community trainers.
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NZQA Level 3 Certification (40 Credits)
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Core skills this course teaches
Understand the role and responsibilities of a sport coach
Describe the responsibilities and expected conduct of coaches of beginner-level participants and demonstrate knowledge of coaching roles.
Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and exercise physiology
About This Course
The New Zealand Certificate in Sport Coaching (Level 3) (Sports Training and Development) is designed for those wishing to pursue development in sports coaching, either as entry-level or volunteer coaches. The programme provides foundational theory and applied skills in coaching, exercise prescription, sports conditioning, nutrition, and injury prevention, and equips graduates for community and school sport coaching or as a platform for further study.
Course Content
- Role and responsibilities of a coach
- Coaching beginner-level sports participants
- Basic anatomical structures and physiological responses to exercise
- Pre-designed exercise programmes and exercise principles
- Exercise adherence for participants
- Injury types and injury prevention in sports
- Risks and hazards in sport and physical recreation
- Individual and group characteristics and needs in coaching
- Nutritional support for exercise participants
- Health and wellness support
- Referral to allied health professionals
- Planning and implementing conditioning programmes for selected sports
- Reviewing and modifying training programmes
Entry Requirements
Minimum age 17 years and NCEA Level 2 (for school leavers)
Build towards these roles
Entry-level coachPrimary or secondary school sports coachClub coach or assistant coach in commercial/recreation environmentsVolunteer sports coach
Build skills in these industries
Sport and RecreationHealth and Fitness
