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NZ Certificate in Sport Coaching [Level 3]
The NZ Certificate in Sport Coaching will provide you with the ability to coach participants at entry level across a range of sports.
Learn while you coach
The NZ Certificate in Sport Coaching will provide you with the ability to coach participants at entry level across a range of sports.
You will be able to apply your coaching skills with a focus on skill development and enjoyment for participants to encourage people to participate in sport codes and activities.
As a graduate, you will contribute to the health, cultural, social and economic wellbeing of Aotearoa New Zealand.
This qualification is not designed for coaches of high performance athletes.
Outline
The NZ Certificate in Sport Coaching [Level 3] assists you in developing as a coach through your sporting season.
It is expected that you will be coaching or assistance coaching a team while enrolled in this programme (minimum of 100 hours).
You will learn to:
- Create a supportive sport coaching environment and demonstrate positive side line behaviours for the safety of participants while coaching a chosen sport.
- Model simple skills and apply general coaching principles and group management techniques to achieve performance outcomes.
- Apply basic injury prevention techniques including warm up and cool down procedures to meet the physical requirements of the chosen sport.
- Give constructive, specific and positive feedback on performance to achieve outcomes while coaching a chosen sport.
Please feel free to contact us by phone, email or private message us on Facebook for a chat about your study options. You can also visit our Hawke’s Bay campus at any time to view EIT’s facilities.
Career Opportunities and Outcomes
After you graduate you can be employed (paid or volunteer) as an entry level coach, primary or secondary school sport coach, or in a commercial park environment as a club coach or assistant coach.
Further your study with the NZ Certificate in Sport, Recreation and Exercise [Level 3], the NZ Certificate in Exercise [Level 4] and provides a pathway to the NZ Certificate in Coaching and Instruction [Level 4].
Dates
This programme has multiple intakes per year – please contact the Pprogramme Secretary, Sue Jackson on 06 830 1521 or email sjackson@eit.ac.nz
Entry
Academic Criteria
All applicants must show evidence of a level of literacy and numeracy sufficient to:
- be able to study at this level, and
- interpret and apply health and safety requirements.
LNAAT or similar assessment of literacy and numeracy may be required.
In exceptional circumstances, an applicant under the age of 20 years who does not meet the academic entry requirements may be granted entry to the programme where they supply evidence of their ability to succeed on the programme.
English Language Requirements
All applicants must have a level of English sufficient to be able to study at this level.
Applicants whose first language is not English must have demonstrated an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. Ways in which English language fluency may be demonstrated include successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction (conditions apply), completion of a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 3 with any endorsement), approved scores on IELTS tests (Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5) or completion of accepted international equivalents.
Entry with Credit
If you wish to claim credit from previous studies or experiences, you can do so by applying for Cross Credit or Recognition of Prior Learning.
- Cross Credit is based on the equivalency of courses or qualifications. You would apply for Cross Credit if you have passed a very similar course at the same level.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is based on the assessment of your current knowledge and skills. You would apply for RPL if you had gained the relevant knowledge and skills through life experiences and informal learning situations.
Please identify any credit you may wish to be considered as part the programme at application. Please note recognising prior learning may reduce your study load in this programme and impact on your ability to receive funding.
For further information and enquiries about RPL and Cross Credit please contact the Programme Secretary, Sue Jackson, on 06 830 1521 or email sjackson@eit.ac.nz.
Academic Learning Services
Academic Learning Services is here to assist you on your journey towards the successful completion of your studies at EIT. Our aim is for you to become confident, competent and independent learners.
We have dedicated advisors who can assist with your learning.
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Scholarships
EIT offers a variety of scholarships across various subjects and programme levels. Some scholarships are based on your age, some are specific to the subject you want to study. Not all scholarships are based on your academic ability and anyone wanting to study should investigate what scholarships are available to them.
You can find a list of EIT scholarships here however there are many more scholarships offered nationally. Information about these is on an database called “givME”. givME is accessible at EIT or at some public libraries. If you would like to come to EIT to look through the giveME database don’t hesitate to contact scholarships@eit.ac.nz or call in for a chat.