Programme Outline
The NZ Certificate in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Multi-sector) is a practical, 17-week programme which can provide you with the opportunity to gain employment in the sport and exercise industry, or serve as a staircase into further study in sport and exercise.
The programme provides the knowledge and skills needed to work in supporting roles within and/or across the sport, recreation and exercise industries, in relation to individuals, groups and community needs.
Subject Areas
- What is sport, recreation and exercise and their benefits?
- Presentation and communication skills
- Health and safety and ethical practice
- Working effectively with groups and group management
- Working alongside individuals, groups and communities to assist with a sport, recreation or exercise activity or event
- Health and wellness framework
- Basic anatomy and physiology
Please feel free to contact us to chat about your study options. You can also visit any of our campuses or learning centres at any time to view our facilities.
Career and Study Opportunities
As a graduate of the NZ Certificate in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Multi-sector) [Level 3] you will be able to work under supervision, assisting in the delivery of a range of sport, recreation and exercise activities, programmes and/or events to meet the needs of individuals, groups and/or communities.
The programme will also equip you with the essentials and the confidence to carry on to higher-level study with the NZ Certificate in Exercise [Level 4] to further develop your skills and employment options.
The NZ Certificate in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Multi-sector) is a practical, 17 week programme which can provide you with the opportunity to gain employment in the sport and exercise industry, or serve as a staircase into further study in sport and exercise.
The programme provides the knowledge and skills needed to work in supporting roles within and/or across the sport, recreation and exercise industries, in relation to individuals, groups and community needs.
Subject Areas
- What is sport, recreation and exercise and their benefits?
- Presentation and communication skills.
- Health and safety and ethical practice.
- Working effectively with groups and group management.
- Working alongside individuals, groups and communities to assist with a sport, recreation or exercise activity or event?
- Health and wellness framework.
Please feel free to contact us to chat about your study options. You can also visit and of our campuses or learning centres at any time to view our facilities.
Entry Requirements
This is an open entry programme which means no formal qualifications are required. You must be aged 16 or over and you are required to have a reasonable reading level in order to cope with the programme and to carry out written instruction.
Health and Professional Requirements
All applicants are required to sign:
- A Police Vetting Service Request and Consent form; and
- A declaration that they are in good health (having no medical, physical or psychological conditions that would preclude working with vulnerable clients).
This request is consistent with industry expectations and the type of work undertaken whilst on the programme or as a graduate of the programme.
If the declaration identifies any issue that may impact on the applicant’s ability to complete the programme, the applicant can discuss these with the Programme Coordinator at an information session. EIT reserves the right to decline entry to the programme should an applicant’s Police record or health difficulties be such that they would be considered unsuitable for the type of work undertaken whilst on this programme or by graduates of this programme. The guidelines on which this decision will be based are the relevant professional association or industry requirements.
Information Session
An information session is recommended as it is an opportunity for us to clarify what is involved in the programme and to get to know you, as a potential student, to make sure the programme is right for you.
English Language Entry Requirements
All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. Ways in which English language fluency may be demonstrated include the following:
- Successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction (subject to NZQA conditions)
- Completion of a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 3 with any endorsement)
- IELTS Academic score of 5.0, with no band score lower than 5.0, achieved in a single test within the two years preceding enrolment
- Accepted international equivalents to the above IELTS scores
- Completion of an EIT assessment
Entry with Credit
If you wish to receive credit recognition from previous studies or experiences, you can do so by applying for Cross Credit (CC) or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
- CC is based on the equivalency of courses or qualifications. You would apply for CC if you have passed a very similar course at the same level.
- 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 CC and RPL please contact the Programme Administrator, Sue Jackson, on 06 830 1521 or email sjackson@eit.ac.nz.
How to Enrol
Step 1 – Check entry requirements
Make sure you have read and understood the entry requirements for your situation and background.
Entry requirements can be different for domestic and international students.
Step 2 – Confirm campus and check key dates
The next intake date(s) for your chosen course and campus are listed in the Course Details panel on this page.
Dates can vary between campuses, so make sure you have selected the campus you wish to study at.
Step 3 – Confirm fees and costs
Visit https://www.eit.ac.nz/fees/ to see the fees for this programme.
Step 4 – Complete any supporting forms
If your course requires any supporting forms, they will be listed below under ‘Supporting Documentation’
Step 5 – Submit your application
You’ll need an up-to-date email address to start your online application.
You’ll also need to know what you want to study – your degree or programme and majors and/or minors, and the courses you plan to take.
You may be asked to submit supporting documentation with your application.
