Programme overview
Please note: This programme is part-time only. For a full-time option, check out New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 4)
In the New Zealand Certificate in Sport Coaching, 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.
You’ll learn about sports training session design and key facilitation skills that will contribute towards the development and management of athletes and sports teams. You’ll also learn about injury prevention and risk management techniques to ensure the safety of participants during sports coaching sessions.
You’ll develop an understanding of how psychological methods and skills can be used to enhance the performance of athletes and teams, and how to proactively manage conflict to foster a positive sporting environment.
What you'll learn
- Hauora (health and wellbeing)
- Strength and conditioning
- Sport psychology
- Physical activity
- Sport leadership
- Skills coaching
- School sport
Highlights
- 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 Māori 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.
Where to next?
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 - Coaching Pathway.
Want more information?
Feel free to contact the team with any further questions!
Admission requirements
Domestic students
International students
This programme is not open to international students.
Courses and timetables
For more details on the courses including timetables, please click on the course names below.
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| Courses | Credits | Aim |
|---|---|---|
| Developing Athletes(SPOR5108) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | This course will introduce students to the principles and concepts of athlete development. It will enable students to develop a contemporary understanding of athlete development and provide opportunities for students to apply learning to authentic contexts. |
