Sports Coaching and Education
Sport & Recreation
A course by
University of Auckland
Core skills this course teaches
Develop leadership skills in sports coaching
Gain practical and theoretical skills to coach and lead within sporting contexts.
Apply sport science and educational principles
Understand and implement sport science and educational best practices in coaching and leadership.
Engage with diverse communities
Learn how to respond to the needs of different groups including young people and Māori and Pacific communities.
What You're Signing Up For
Study theory and practice across Sports Coaching and Education, with pathways in coaching, sport science, dance, health education, and leadership. Learn from international research and practice contextualized to Aotearoa New Zealand, address the needs of diverse groups including Māori and Pacific communities, and gain industry experience to support your learning.
Course Content
- Sport coaching and leadership
- Sport science
- Dance
- Health education and leadership
- Health and physical education
- Industry experience in sports contexts
- Educational, social, and cultural contexts of sport in New Zealand
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Sport & Recreation
Education
Future employment opportunities might be
Sport coaching
Sport programme development in schools or sport trusts
Community sport and physical activity coordinator
Sport event coordination