Diploma in Applied Sport and Recreation (Level 5)

About the Programme

The Diploma in Applied Sport and Recreation (Level 5) has an applied theory and practical approach which covers a range of areas within the sport, recreation, fitness and leisure industries. Students develop an understanding of specific sport and recreation concepts, and learn to apply these concepts in the practical arena. The focus of the programme is on the ability to deliver sport, recreation and fitness concepts in schools, and community and outdoor environments.

Students have the opportunity to teach, coach or facilitate in a range of practical settings enabling them to gain a wider understanding of the sport, recreation and fitness industry. All students will have workplace practicum one day a week in either

Offered by

Faculty of Education and Social Sciences - School of Sport

Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:

• Have successfully completed the level 4 MIT Certificate in Applied Sport and Recreation or its equivalent
  Or
  A minimum of 42 NCEA credits at Level 3 with at minimum of 8 literacy credits at level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Maori, 4 credits must be in reading and 4 credits must be in writing or equivalent.
• Have English language competence to undertake this programme which is taught and assessed in English.  Any applicant whose first language is not English may be required to provide evidence of an overall IELTS (Academic) band score of 6.5 (with no score below 6.0) or equivalent. 
• Be prepared to sign a form for Consent for Disclosure of Information for the NZ Police. A criminal record will not automatically exclude an applicant from entry to the programme. Persons with convictions for violence against a person will not be considered.
• Be prepared to sign a Personal and Professional Safety form
• Provide a referee statement from one of the following: employer, teacher, community leader, or church leader verifying the applicant's potential to work safely with community groups in a variety of settings, current professional strengths, current personal strengths; community/school/club involvement in sport and recreation.
• Graduates from the MIT Certificate in Applied Sport and Recreation (Level 4) do not need to provide a referee’s statement
• Be physically capable of completing the practical aspects of the programme.

 Applicants will be accepted in order of application. All applicants who meet the entry requirements will be interviewed.

Cost

$4,892 (approx)

International Student Fees

$16,900 per year

Programme Summary

The Diploma in Applied Sport and Recreation (Level 5) consists of the following courses:

Generic Courses

• Applied Sport Science
• Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Introduction to Sport as a Business
• Introduction to Sport Management
• Sport Sociology
• Workplace Practicum

 Elective

• Exercise Prescription for Personal Trainers
• Outdoor Leader*
• Sport Pedagogy 2

*Pending approval

All students will have industry placement one day a week in either a school or sport/recreation/fitness environment.

Courses

Further Training or Study

Degree-level tertiary training. Diploma graduates receive 120 unspecified credits towards the Proposed Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science.

Career Opportunities

School sports coordinator, recreation programmer, sport specific coach, coaching coordinator, sport administrator, event manager, aquatic centre employee, outdoor recreation facilitator and supervisor, personal trainer or small business entrepreneur.

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