Sports Leadership and Outdoor Experiences (Level 2)
Sport & Recreation
A course by
Wintec
A hands-on Level 2 programme at Wintec's Waikato Trades Academy designed for secondary school students interested in sports leadership, outdoor education, and recreation careers. Students participate in practical activities such as sports coaching, umpiring, adventure tourism, and personal development skills.
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 sports leadership and coaching skills
Plan, conduct, and review beginner-level coaching sessions, including umpiring and officiating at sporting events.
Develop communication and teamwork
Communicate effectively in a group to achieve objectives and enhance interpersonal skills.
Understand anatomy and exercise science
Demonstrate knowledge of basic anatomy as it relates to sports skills and performance.
What You're Signing Up For
Sports Leadership and Outdoor Experiences (Level 2) is a vocational programme for secondary students eager to explore careers in sports and outdoor recreation. Delivered at Wintec with field experiences near the Rotokauri Campus, students will engage in activities including personal training, sports coaching, umpiring, canoeing, mountain biking, tramping, rock climbing, adventure tourism, and first aid. The course builds communication, teamwork, risk management, and leadership skills, with opportunities to interact with industry partners. Successful completion provides 27 NZQA credits towards NCEA Level 2 and a clear pathway to further study in sports leadership or outdoor education.
Course Content
- Personal training fundamentals
- Sports coaching at beginner level
- Umpiring/officiating preparations
- Exercise science
- Team/communication skills
- Industry site visits
- Canoeing
- Mountain biking (Grade 2 terrain)
- Tramping
- Rock climbing
- Adventure tourism
- First aid essentials
- Risk management in outdoor settings
- Kaitiakitanga (guardianship and environmental awareness)
- Understanding the impact of tourism
- Preparation and organisation for outdoor activities
What you need to know first
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Sport and Recreation
Outdoor Education
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level roles in sport and recreation organisations
Assistant outdoor activity instructor
Sports coordinator (trainee/assistant role)