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Sport, Recreation and Massage

Prepare for a career in the recreation, sport or fitness industries with study at EIT. EIT’s Recreation & Sport programmes are designed for people aiming to become highly qualified professionals in recreation, sport & exercise science, sport coaching, sport/leisure management & leaders in the health and fitness industry.

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Certificate in Sport & Health Massage

The Certificate in Sport and Health Massage is a full-time, 17 week programme which offers you the opportunity to complete stimulating training, leading towards qualification as a Massage Therapist.

This programme provides practical and theoretical knowledge and skills in sport and therapeutic massage.  Completion of this programme allows entry into the Diploma in Therapeutic and Sport Massage, a further 17 weeks of full time study.

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Shal Addis, Bachelor of Recreation & Sport

Dropping out of school at 15, Shal Addis didn’t dream he would be graduating with a degree a little over six years later.

The 21-year-old from Taradale has recently graduated with EIT's Bachelor of Recreation and Sport.  Shal starts study this year for his Master’s degree while continuing to work for the Hawke’s Bay Rugby Union as strength and conditioning trainer for the Hawke’s Bay Academy’s up-and-coming young players.

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Nikki Wawatai

Waikato Institute of Technology qualified Nikki with a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science in 2006.  Nikki brings a vast knowledge of the health and fitness industry to her role at EIT.  Nikki enjoys playing and coaching a number of sports, especially volleyball, but focuses her training around the demands of being a soldier in the Territorial Force of the NZ Army.

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Services to the Public

The Massage Therapy Clinic is open Wednesday and Fridays throughout the academic year. For bookings call 06 974 8000, Linda ext 5406 or Di ext 5536 or email dreid@eit.ac.nz or lmiller@eit.ac.nz

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EIT Sport Science Services at Pettigrew Green Arena offers a range of testing and training services for all athletes to enhance their training and performance.

All Staff are highly qualified & experienced in their field of interest. They are closely linked with New Zealand Academy of Sport and work with athletes from novice to elite.

For bookings call 06 974 8000, Linda ext 5406 or Di ext 5536 or email dreid@eit.ac.nz or lmiller@eit.ac.nz

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Facilities 

Practical studies take place in the new multi-million dollar Pettigrew Green Arena Hawke’s Bay. These facilities include three squash courts, an exercise science laboratory, an aerobics-fitness room, a theatre for lectures and presentations for up to 80 people, changing rooms, consulting rooms, office and administration area, and a massage room.

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