OSTC Sport, Exercise and Health (Level 3)
Sport & Recreation
A course by
Otago Polytechnic
A hands-on, practical taster course for secondary students interested in sport, exercise, and health. Gain experience in health services, fitness industry, and coaching, and explore career pathways.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Dunedin, Dunedin
Core skills this course teaches
Develop communication and teamwork skills
Learn effective interpersonal communication skills and how to contribute towards a team or group objective.
Gain practical experience in health and fitness
Gain experience in sport, exercise, and health services and understand the purpose and structure of the fitness industry.
Plan and deliver sports coaching sessions
Gain experience in planning and conducting sports coaching sessions, including delivering coaching to local primary school students.
What You're Signing Up For
If you’re at secondary school and want to learn some practical, hands-on skills that will help you on your career pathway, the OSTC Sport, Exercise and Health course is the ideal introduction. This Level 3 programme offers students a taste of diverse areas in sport, exercise, and health, including personal fitness, coaching, nutrition, and working in the fitness industry. Delivery is on-campus in Dunedin, with opportunities for gym-based learning and involvement with the local community. Suitable as a stepping stone for further qualifications and a wide range of health and sport-related careers.
Course Content
- Effective interpersonal communication skills
- Teamwork and contributing to group objectives
- Experience in sport, exercise, and health services
- Overview of the fitness industry
- Planning and conducting sports coaching sessions
- Personal exercise programming using gym facilities
- Understanding and managing nutritional imbalances
- Practical cooking sessions regarding nutrition
- Coaching sessions delivery for primary school students
- Knowledge of micro and macro nutrients
- Knowledge of human body movement during exercise and stretching
- Developing and implementing personal fitness plans
- Planning and reviewing beginner sports coaching sessions
- Understanding the role and responsibilities of a coach
What you need to know first
Must be a secondary school student
Application must be made through your school's careers advisor
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Sport
Health
Exercise
Coaching
Future employment opportunities might be
Sport Performance Analyst
Nutritionist
Disability Support Worker
Advocate
Personal Trainer
Physical Activity Advisor
Sports Coach
Aged-Care Worker
Mental Health Worker
Health Promoter
Sports Coordinator
PE teacher
Counsellor
Occupational Therapist
Nurse
Midwife
Otago Polytechnic is known for high quality, hands on learning that leads to strong outcomes. With excellent student satisfaction, high graduate employment rates, and a commitment to sustainability, it’s a place where practical skills meet purpose. Their award winning programmes span design, fashion, creative arts, trades, health, and business, giving you real experience and real confidence for whatever comes next.