Bachelor of Sport and Recreation
Sport & Recreation
A course by
NorthTec
This programme provides Northland students with access to a degree qualification in sport and recreation, preparing them for employment in the sport science industry with practical industry experience and advanced skills in coaching, nutrition, and wellbeing.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Whangārei, Whangārei
Core skills this course teaches
Advanced Coaching Skills
Develop advanced practical and theoretical coaching abilities applicable to the sport and recreation sector.
Lifestyle Nutrition Knowledge
Apply knowledge of community nutrition principles to promote health and wellbeing in diverse populations.
Health and Wellbeing Understanding
Critically reflect and process complex information relating to health and wellbeing within sport and recreation contexts.
What You're Signing Up For
This Bachelor of Sport and Recreation programme offers a pathway for students to develop advanced skills in coaching, lifestyle nutrition, health and wellbeing. The programme includes industry work placement two days a week to apply skills and develop professional networks. It is delivered as an AUT degree at NorthTec, with courses covering cooperative education, pedagogy, leadership, community nutrition, and sport health. Entry requires successful completion of Level 6 diploma or equivalent. The programme is aimed at preparing students for careers in sport and recreation sectors in Northland and beyond.
Course Content
- Cooperative education
- Pedagogy
- Leadership
- Lifestyle community nutrition
- Sport and sport health and wellbeing
- Special topics course
- Industry work placement / cooperative education
What you need to know first
Minimum age 16 at programme start
Basic English literacy and communication skills
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Sport and Recreation
Health and Wellbeing
Future employment opportunities might be
Sport marketing analyst
Sport sponsorship company staff
Active schools coordinator
Regional event manager