This programme provides in-depth knowledge and the skills required to operate in leadership roles across the sport, recreation and exercise industries

Take the next step after the New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Level 5) and learn additional skills with this diploma. You’ll complete courses on sport and exercise physiology, psychology, nutrition, legal and ethical principles for the industry and the role played by sport and recreation in society. You’ll also learn about advanced sports performance and exercise science.

About this programme
This programme provides students with an academic pathway into the sports science industry. More than 1700 Northlanders are employed in the sport and recreation sector, making it Northland’s 7th biggest industry by employment.

NorthTec offers qualifications up to degree level in Sport, Recreation and Exercise:

New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Level 5) (NorthTec qualification)
New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Level 6) (NorthTec qualification)
Bachelor of Sport and Recreation (AUT qualification)
All credits gained in this programme credits can be used towards the Bachelor of Sport and Recreation.

What you will learn
You will gain an indepth knowledge and skills required to operate in leadership roles across the sport, recreation and exercise industry. You’ll get to work in the community through work integrated research. You’ll also learn about applied anatomy, sport and exercise physiology, skill acquisition and sports psychology, law, exercise assessment and prescription as well as sport and exercise nutrition. Graduates will be able to operate within a framework of health and wellness in relation to individual, group and community needs.

Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

Provide leadership within the sport, recreation and/or exercise industries, based on the critical analysis and application of research, concepts and trends from across the industries.
Role model, and mentor others in safe, ethical and professional practices and procedures within the sport, recreation and/or exercise industries.
Provide strategic oversight and management to ensure safe and effective delivery of tasks and activities to achieve sport, recreation and exercise outcomes.
Design, plan, deliver and evaluate a range of activities, programmes and/or events to meet the needs of a range of users in sport, recreation and/or exercise settings.
Analyse concepts and theories of exercise science to develop and evaluate health and wellness solutions to meet the needs of individuals, groups and/or communities.
Manage, monitor and critically evaluate coaching practice in sport, recreation and/or exercise settings to recommend improvements to coaching strategies and practices.

Graduates may be able to work in leadership roles such as: community sport manager; community health manager; event manager; facility manager; hauora or health exercise educator; outdoor educator; outdoor recreation manager; parks manager; recreation planner; recreation manager; sport director; sport Kairangahau; sport Kaiako; Whānau Ora manager.

Graduates may also be able to work with workplaces such as: community health providers; community sport providers; outdoor education centres; exercise facilities; iwi organisations; local councils; cultural centres; outdoor pursuits centres; primary health organisations; regional sports trusts; recreation, sport and leisure centres.