
Study sport, recreation and exercise science
New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Multi-sector) (Level 5)
(optional delivery in a rugby or basketball context)
Programme highlights
There are so many places a career in sport, recreation and exercise can take you.
Prepare yourself for a career in this exciting and fast-paced industry with MIT.
This programme is designed for people wanting to become highly qualified professionals in sport, recreation, exercise science, sport coaching and sport/leisure management.
Love your sport? Choose a contextualised delivery in either:
- Rugby (in partnership with Counties Manukau Rugby Union)
- Basketball (Franklin Bulls).
Our rugby and basketball contextualisations have been designed for people with a passion for their sport, who want to become a highly qualified professional in their chosen industry.
All projects and practical sessions are contextualised to your sport, and you gain industry experience while you study.
Turn your passion into a career and land your dream job in the sport, recreation, and exercise industries.
Upon successful completion of this programme, you can pathway directly into the second year of our degree.
Key facts
Start month(s) |
February, July |
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Study location(s) |
MIT Ōtara |
Level | 5 |
Domestic fees |
$6,500 (approx.) |
Youth Guarantee (fees-free*) |
Not available |
Programme code | NZ3627 |
Duration |
Full-time for 1 year (34 teaching weeks), part-time available. |
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Study method |
Full-time, Part-time |
Credits | 120 |
International fees | NZD$22,000 (approx.) |
Māori and Pasifika Trades Training Scholarship (fees-free*) |
Not available |
Qualification leads to |
New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Multi-sector) (Level 5) |
Manukau Institute of Technology School of Sport partners with Auckland Dream Basketball

Key information for students
New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Multi-sector) (Level 5)
Entry requirements | ||
Minimum requirements [?] Any minimum or preferred criteria for entry to this qualification. | Entry Requirements General Open entry for Domestic students International students: English Language Entry Requirements For the minimum English language requirements refer to the requirements set out in the NZQF Programme and Accreditation Rules https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/providers-partners/qa-system-for-teos/english-internationalstudents/ Applicants must be prepared to sign a form for disclosure of information for the NZ Police. A safety check will be completed to ensure you meet all the requirements as set out in Section 31 of the Vulnerable Children Act. A criminal record will not automatically exclude an applicant from entry to the programme. Applicants with convictions for violence against a person will not be considered. Interview Requirements: N/A Selection Criteria: Applicants will be selected in order of successful application. Exceptions to entry: N/A Credit recognition will be available upon application along with a relevant academic transcript of less than 5 years since last date of attendance. Applicants may be required to do a challenge test. Fees apply. Credit transfer may be available upon application along with a relevant academic transcript of less than 5 years since last date of attendance. No Fees apply. | |
Detailed requirements [?] Click here for more information on any additional entry criteria for this qualification. | More information about entry to this qualification | |
Duration [?] The minimum amount of time it takes to complete this qualification. | 1 Year | |
Tuition fees | Annual | Total qualification |
Student fees
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Annual: The annual tuition fees payable by a student to study this qualification, additional to what the government contributes. (This is an average based on recent course enrolments. Your fees may differ depending on your course selection.) Total qualification: The total tuition fees payable by a student to study this qualification, additional to what the government contributes. (This is an average based on recent course enrolments. Your fees may differ depending on your course selection.) |
$6,128 | $6,128 |
Government tuition subsidy
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Annual: The average annual amount paid by government towards the tuition fees for this qualification, additional to what the student pays. (This is an estimate based on the fees subsidy paid by government to tertiary providers last year.) Total qualification: The average total amount paid by government towards the tuition fees for this qualification, additional to what the student pays. (This is an estimate based on the fees subsidy paid by government to tertiary providers last year.) |
$6,511 | $6,511 |
Total
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Annual: The combined total of the annual amount paid by both the student and government towards the tuition fees for this qualification. (This is an estimate based on recent course enrolments and the fees subsidy paid by government to tertiary providers last year.) Total qualification: The combined total of the amount paid by both the student and government towards the total tuition fees for this qualification. (This is an estimate based on recent course enrolments and the fees subsidy paid by government to tertiary providers last year.) |
$12,639 | $12,639 |
Compulsory student services fee | ||
Student loan information [?] Click here for more information on loans and allowances. | StudyLink | |
Student success | ||
Successful course completions [?] The percentage of students who successfully completed courses towards this qualification last year. | 60% | |
National graduate outcomes (3 years after completion) | ||
Median earnings [?] The median represents the middle value for all earnings of young graduates who completed a qualification in this subject area at this level nationally. Earnings do not relate specifically to graduates who completed qualifications at this TEO. | N/A | |
Earnings range [?] The range shows the upper and lower quartile values representing the one quarter point and three quarters point for all earnings of young graduates who completed qualifications in this subject area. Half of all graduates had earnings within this range. | N/A - N/A | |
In employment [?] This percentage relates to young graduates who completed a qualification in this subject area at this level nationally and does not relate specifically to graduates who completed qualifications at this TEO. | N/A | |
In further study [?] This percentage relates to young graduates who completed a qualification in this subject area at this level nationally and does not relate specifically to graduates who completed qualifications at this TEO. | N/A | |
On a benefit [?] This percentage relates to young graduates who completed a qualification in this subject area at this level nationally and does not relate specifically to graduates who completed qualifications at this TEO. | N/A | |
Note: all KIS information is the most recent available relating to domestic students only. Click here for more information about the Key Information for Students |
Information is correct as at 27 May 2022. Programme fees are based on a full-time student and may vary depending on your final selection of courses that make up your programme. To provide you with an indication of costs, the approximate fees quoted in this publication are based on the indicative 2022 fee structure. The indicative programme fees for 2022 do not include the Compulsory Student Services Fee (CSSF). The CSSF is an additional levy to your 2022 programme or course fees. Further information about the CSSF can be found here www.manukau.ac.nz/cssf. Programmes stated as eligible for free study in 2022 are based on the 2021 fee structure and subject to funding confirmation for 2022. All fees are in New Zealand Dollars. You will be advised of the current fees at the time of enrolment. All courses and programmes will proceed subject to numbers and academic approval. Manukau Institute of Technology Limited is accredited under the provisions of the Education and Training Act 2020. International students must study in class and will not be able to enrol for online study options.