New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Multi-Sector) - Coaching pathway

The New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation, and Exercise is a contemporary and career-focused programme that provides a mix of practical sessions, classroom-based activities, and industry learning. You'll enjoy interactions with a variety of organisations within the sector who have been key employers of our graduates for over twenty years. You may even work with some of them through organised work placements.

In the coaching pathway, it's easy to fit your study around your work and whanau commitments. You'll learn about best practice coaching techniques and strategies. From here, you'll put them into practice by coaching individuals and teams, and use this experience to reflect and improve upon your own coaching style within your chosen sports code.

If you've already successfully completed the New Zealand Certificate in Sport Coaching, you only need to complete an additional four courses of the diploma!

• Hauora (health and wellbeing)
• Strength and conditioning
• Sport psychology
• Physical activity
• Sport leadership
• Skills coaching
• School sport

• Flexibility in how you complete this programme, with both full-time (1 year) and part-time (2 years) options available
• You'll learn really practical skills like coaching a sports team or athlete so that you can get going immediately once you graduate
• You'll develop transferable skills like event management, leadership, and digital skills, so you'll be able to work in many different areas of the fitness industry, as well as other industries
• 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 sport and gym facilities while you study
• We have two scholarships available for new students, with priority given to Maori and Pasifika applicants

We have 2 NZ Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise scholarships available, worth $1,500 each. Find out more information below!

Sport, Recreation and Exercise scholarships

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

Feel free to contact the team with any further questions!

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