New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Multi-sector) (Level 6)

Sport & Recreation

Build your career in professional sport, recreation, exercise science, coaching, and sport/leisure management with this Level 6 diploma. Full-time study over 1 year with part-time options available.

NZ$7,200

inc GST

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NZQA Level 6 Certification (120 Credits)

Study Level

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Blended study

This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions

MIT Ōtara, Auckland

It will take a total of 1 year

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Sport and Exercise Nutrition

Compare nutritional recommendations for healthy adults and athletes, understand athlete-specific nutritional needs, correct sport nutrition myths, and develop sport nutrition programmes.

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Research Methods in Sport and Exercise

Understand research concepts, evaluate project designs, use statistical tools, and prepare research proposals in sport science.

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Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation

Develop sport rehabilitation programmes, apply knowledge of sports injuries and treatment, and understand sport medicine principles.

What You're Signing Up For

This diploma builds upon the Level 5 qualification, preparing learners for leadership and professional roles in sport, recreation, exercise science, sport coaching, and sport/leisure management. The programme includes compulsory and elective courses covering sport and exercise nutrition, research methods, injury prevention and rehabilitation, exercise programme design, and sport management. It offers pathways to further study and a range of career opportunities in community sports, health, event management, and recreation sectors.

Course Content

  • Sport and Exercise Nutrition
  • Research Methods in Sport and Exercise
  • Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation
  • Exercise Programme Design
  • Sport Management and Administration Skills
  • Applied Exercise Physiology (elective)

What you need to know first

Open entry; no academic requirements. English language competency required. International students must meet IELTS Academic score of 6.0 with no band below 5.5.

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Sport and Recreation

  • Health and Fitness

  • Community Services

  • Event Management

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Community sports manager

  • Community health manager

  • Event manager

  • Facility manager

  • Health exercise educator

  • Outdoor educator

  • Outdoor recreation manager

  • Parks manager

  • Recreation planner

  • Recreation manager

  • Sport director