New Zealand Certificate in Sport and Recreation (Community Development)

The New Zealand Certificate in Sport and Recreation will prepare you to use sport and recreation to aid the development and wellness of a variety of groups and communities.

It has been designed both for people already working in the fitness industry without a qualification and also for those who have a passion for sport and recreation and would like to dip their toes in to see what a career in the fitness industry is all about.

You'll learn about how community sport and recreation currently operates in Aotearoa New Zealand, and develop the skills required to engage with both clubs and clients to meet their community sport and recreation objectives. From there, you'll have the opportunity to integrate and facilitate the implementation of a wide range of initiatives for community wellbeing.

• Hauora (health and wellbeing)
• Sport psychology
• Movement and physical activity
• Physical education
• Outdoor fitness
• Community development
• Community sport
• Sport club leadership, management and governance

• You'll learn really practical skills so that you can get going immediately once you graduate
• You'll be taught by knowledgeable and passionate staff who are highly connected to the industry
• You'll graduate with high Maori and Pasifika cultural competencies
• Throughout the programme, you'll have the opportunity to experience 50+ hours of work-based learning across multiple sport, exercise and recreation organisations
• You'll have access to a range of sports facilities while you study

Who could you do work experience with?

Currently, our students work with:

• Regional sports trusts
• Local and regional councils
• Regional and national sports organisations
• Schools
• Commercial fitness centres

At Unitec, we are excited to announce our new partnership with Auckland Council which provides an opportunity for students to work while they are studying in Sport, Recreation and Exercise. This work-connected pathway will give you the opportunity to earn while you learn, similar to a paid internship or an apprenticeship.

Auckland Council offers a variety of part-time positions that you can apply for. Being employed in the field in which you are studying provides up-to-date knowledge, financial support, and helps to develop your personal skills, your professional skills and your CV right from the start.

Need more information?
All Auckland Council Pathway applicants will be asked to be part of an interview conversation to develop an individual plan for study/work and to begin the application process for employment at Auckland Council.
If you would like a conversation about this programme, please contact: alenton@unitec.ac.nz

Once you successfully complete your certificate, you can either go straight out into the industry or complete an additional 4 courses to achieve the New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise - Community Sport and Recreation Pathway.

Feel free to contact the team with any further questions!

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