Exercise Science and Outdoor Education (Level 3)
Sport & Recreation
A course by
Wintec
Develop industry-relevant skills in sport science, exercise, and outdoor education through practical and theoretical modules. Experience a wide range of sports, recreation, and outdoor activities to prepare for further study or entry into related careers.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Rotokauri Campus, Hamilton
It will take a total of 31 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Apply practical exercise and recreation skills
Run sports and recreation activities and demonstrate a range of outdoor skills including mountain biking, climbing, and river crossing.
Develop and implement personal fitness plans
Understand and apply knowledge in exercise science to create and follow a fitness plan for personal health.
Demonstrate knowledge of human movement
Identify human body structures and functions relevant to exercise and stretching.
What You're Signing Up For
The Exercise Science and Outdoor Education Level 3 programme provides students with hands-on experience and knowledge in areas such as sports, coaching, outdoor recreation, and personal fitness. Students will participate in diverse activities ranging from personal training to mountain biking and rock climbing, while also building transferable skills such as teamwork, communication, risk management, and kaitiakitanga. The course is designed for secondary students and allows credits to count toward NCEA Levels 1-3. It prepares learners for career pathways in sport science, exercise, and outdoor recreation, and enables progression to Level 4 study.
Course Content
- Plan and run a recreation activity
- Develop and implement an exercise plan for personal physical fitness
- Human body movement and stretching during exercise
- Mountain biking skills on grade 3 terrain
- Operate and understand kaitiakitanga in outdoor recreation
- Top rope rock climbing and belaying skills
- Crossing rivers safely
- Industry site visits
- Coaching and umpiring
- Team building, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Risk management in outdoor and sports settings
What you need to know first
Must be enrolled and attending secondary school
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Sport and Recreation
Exercise Science
Outdoor Education
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level employment in sport and recreation
Assistant roles in coaching or outdoor education
Preparation for further study in sport science or outdoor leadership