NZ Certificate in Sport, Recreation & Exercise (Multi-sector) (Level 3)

Sport & Recreation

A course by

NZSE

This Level 3 Certificate programme provides knowledge and skills for working safely and professionally in sport, recreation and exercise environments. It prepares students for support roles in fitness, community sport, after-school care, and related sectors, with practical skills including risk management, event planning, exercise basics, and communication.

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NZQA Level 3 Certification (60 Credits)

Study Level

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Blended study

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

Hamilton, Hamilton

It will take a total of 16 weeks

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Operate safely in sport and recreation environments

Understand and apply safety protocols and ethical standards in gym and recreational settings.

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Demonstrate basic exercise and physical activity knowledge

Carry out fundamental exercise activities and understand technical principles related to fitness.

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Identify risks and hazards

Recognise and manage safety hazards and ethical challenges within sport and recreation sectors.

What You're Signing Up For

The NZ Certificate in Sport, Recreation & Exercise (Multi-sector) (Level 3) is designed for individuals seeking activities-oriented roles or to begin studies in sport, recreation or health sciences. Students gain ethical, professional and technical skills in gym and recreational settings, learn to identify hazards, understand wellbeing benefits, plan and run community sports events, and communicate effectively across diverse groups. Completion allows work in various support roles such as exercise assistant and school sport coordinator.

Course Content

  • Basic exercise activities and technical knowledge
  • Regular physical training and activities
  • Identification and management of risks, safety hazards, and ethical challenges in sport and recreation
  • Health and wellbeing benefits of physical activities
  • Planning and running sports or community events
  • Communication with diverse people in sport and recreation contexts
  • 30 hours of work placement

What you need to know first

Aged 16 or older

Recommended literacy and numeracy for NCEA Level 1 or equivalent

Physically able to cope with the demands of sport, recreation and exercise sectors

Not available for international students

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Sport and Recreation

  • Fitness

  • Community Services

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Exercise assistant

  • Fitness coordinator

  • School Sport Coordinator

  • Personal training assistant

  • Community Centre attendant