New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Level 6)
Sport & Recreation
A course by
NorthTec
Provides in-depth knowledge and skills for leadership roles in sport, recreation, and exercise industries, preparing students for advanced industry positions or further study.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 4 locations
It will take a total of 1 year
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Provide leadership in sport, recreation, and exercise industries
Graduates can offer leadership based on critical analysis and research within the sector.
Model ethical and professional practice
Role model and mentor others in safe, ethical, and professional practices and procedures.
Management and strategic oversight
Provide strategic oversight and management for safe and effective delivery of activities leading to positive outcomes.
What You're Signing Up For
This Level 6 diploma programme is designed for students seeking leadership roles in the sport, recreation, and exercise industries. Building on foundational knowledge, it extends into sport and exercise physiology, psychology, nutrition, legal and ethical practice, and the societal impact of sport and recreation. Students learn through face-to-face, blended, and online delivery, gain hands-on experience via work-integrated research, and can pathway to degree-level study.
Course Content
- Sport and exercise physiology
- Sport psychology
- Exercise nutrition
- Legal and ethical principles in sport/recreation
- Sport in society
- Advanced sports performance
- Exercise science
- Applied anatomy
- Skill acquisition
- Exercise assessment and prescription
- Health and wellness in community settings
- Leadership and management in sport and recreation
- Design, planning and evaluation of programmes/events
- Work-integrated research
What you need to know first
Be at least 16 years old at start of programme
Be able to read, write, and communicate in English at a basic level
Be physically able to complete programme outcomes
Successfully completed New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Level 5), or equivalent skills and knowledge
Authorise a Police Check for criminal convictions and disclose pending charges
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Sport
Recreation
Fitness
Community Health
Event Management
Future employment opportunities might be
Community sport manager
Community health manager
Event manager
Facility manager
Hauora or health exercise educator
Outdoor educator
Outdoor recreation manager
Parks manager
Recreation planner
Recreation manager
Sport director
Sport Kairangahau
Sport Kaiako
Whānau Ora manager
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