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NZ Certificate in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Multi-sector) [Level 3]

NZ Certificate in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Multi-sector) [Level 3]

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Location

Hawke's Bay Campus

Study Options

Full-time

Length

17 weeks

Level

Level 3

Kick Start Your Future in Sport and Exercise

Get an introduction to various aspects of the health and fitness industry. You will learn practical skills, initially with an individual focus, and later focusing on working with groups.

You could go on to gain employment in the health and exercise industry or continue on to higher level study.

Your Future Career & 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.

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 Certificate 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 you’ll study are:

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 our Hawke’s Bay campus at any time to view our facilities.

Dates

There is one entry date per year:

February

Entry

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.

Information Session
An information session is highly recommended as it is an opportunity for us to clarify what is involved in the programme and for you as a potential student to make sure the programme is right for you.

Health and Professional Criteria
All applicants are required to:

Sign a declaration and a request for personal information held on the Police computer.
Sign 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.

English Language Entry Requirement
A level of English language fluency is required for the programme. This may be demonstrated through successful study of a programme in which English, completion of a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 3), approved scores on IELTS tests (5.0 Academic with no band score lower than 5.0), completion of accepted international equivalents, or completion of an EIT | Te Pūkenga assessment.

Entry with Credit
If you wish to claim credit 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 Sue Jackson, the Programme Administrator, on 06 830 1520 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 | Te Pūkenga. Our aim is for you to become confident, competent and independent learners.

We have dedicated advisors who can assist with your learning.

Find out more:

Hawke’s Bay Campus
Tairāwhiti Campus

Scholarships

EIT | Te Pūkenga 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 | Te Pūkenga scholarships here however there are many more scholarships offered nationally. Information about these is on an database called “givME”. givME is accessible at EIT | Te Pūkenga or at some public libraries. If you would like to come to EIT | Te Pūkenga to look through the giveME database don’t hesitate to contact scholarships@eit.ac.nz or call in for a chat.

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