New Zealand Diploma in Sport Recreation and Exercise (Multi-sector) (Level 6)
Sport & Recreation
A course by
NMIT
Advance your understanding of health and fitness with a level 6 diploma focusing on sports psychology, exercise science, anatomy, nutrition, rehabilitation, and sports law. Gain hands-on work experience in the community and prepare for a range of sport, exercise, and recreation careers.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Nelson, Nelson
It will take a total of 40 weeks
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Apply advanced knowledge in sport, recreation, and exercise
Demonstrate in-depth understanding of sports psychology, exercise science, anatomy, nutrition, rehabilitation, and sports law.
Plan and deliver health and fitness programmes
Design, implement, and assess exercise and health interventions for a range of community groups.
Professional practice and ethics
Apply ethical and legal principles to professional practice in sports and recreation environments.
What You're Signing Up For
This Level 6 diploma expands your expertise in the health and fitness industry through studies in sports psychology, exercise science, anatomy, nutrition, rehabilitation, and sports law. The programme features vocational, project-based learning in the community, mandatory 50-hour work experience, and access to modern fitness and outdoor facilities. Graduates are prepared for a variety of roles in sport, recreation, health, and fitness sectors, or further study such as the AUT Bachelor of Sport and Recreation available on the NMIT Nelson campus.
Course Content
- Applied Anatomy
- Sport and Exercise Physiology
- Exercise Assessment and Prescription
- Group and Individual Behaviour
- Law and Ethics in Sport, Exercise and Recreation
- Sport and Exercise Nutrition
- Evidence Based Practice
- Skill Acquisition and Sport Psychology
- Community work experience (50 hours)
- Events and practical involvement (e.g., Weet-Bix Triathlon, community expos)
- Use of on-site and off-site fitness and recreation facilities
What you need to know first
New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Multi-Sector) (Level 5) OR equivalent skills and knowledge
Selection interview
Signed Risk Management Contract
Declaration of any Convictions Against the Law (apart from minor traffic convictions)
Compliance with NZ Vulnerable Children's Act, 2014 (interview, police vet, risk assessment)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Sport and Fitness
Community Health
Recreation
Future employment opportunities might be
Community sports manager
Community health manager
Sport Kaiako
Outdoor educator
Event manager
Parks manager
Recreation planner or supervisor
Exercise consultant
Personal trainer
Sports director
Health educator
Sports marketer
Strength and conditioning coach
Motivator - lifestyle educator
Video analyst
Sports coordinator
Sports trust worker
Athletic trainer
Gym instructor
Sports science technician
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