New Zealand Certificate in Sport Coaching (Level 3) (Sports Training and Development)
Sport & Recreation
A course by
SIT
Gain essential knowledge and practical skills in sports coaching, conditioning, exercise, nutrition, and injury prevention through this entry-level qualification for aspiring sports coaches and community trainers.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
SIT2LRN Distance Learning, Online
It will take a total of 3 months
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Understand the role and responsibilities of a sport coach
Describe the responsibilities and expected conduct of coaches of beginner-level participants and demonstrate knowledge of coaching roles.
Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and exercise physiology
Describe the movement of anatomical structures during exercise and understand physiological responses and adaptations to exercise.
Apply exercise programme principles
Demonstrate knowledge of pre-designed exercise programmes, exercise principles, components, and strategies for engagement and adherence.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Certificate in Sport Coaching (Level 3) (Sports Training and Development) is designed for those wishing to pursue development in sports coaching, either as entry-level or volunteer coaches. The programme provides foundational theory and applied skills in coaching, exercise prescription, sports conditioning, nutrition, and injury prevention, and equips graduates for community and school sport coaching or as a platform for further study.
Course Content
- Role and responsibilities of a coach
- Coaching beginner-level sports participants
- Basic anatomical structures and physiological responses to exercise
- Pre-designed exercise programmes and exercise principles
- Exercise adherence for participants
- Injury types and injury prevention in sports
- Risks and hazards in sport and physical recreation
- Individual and group characteristics and needs in coaching
- Nutritional support for exercise participants
- Health and wellness support
- Referral to allied health professionals
- Planning and implementing conditioning programmes for selected sports
- Reviewing and modifying training programmes
What you need to know first
Minimum age 17 years and NCEA Level 2 (for school leavers)
Mature applicants (20+) may be admitted based on related work experience or prior study
Access to a sports team or group (3+ people) for practical coaching components
Recommended: First Aid training
If working with under-18s, a police safety check as required by the (Vulnerable) Children's Act 2014
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Sport and Recreation
Health and Fitness
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level coach
Primary or secondary school sports coach
Club coach or assistant coach in commercial/recreation environments
Volunteer sports coach
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