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Certificate in Sport Recreation and Exercise (Level 3)

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FernNew Zealand Certificate in Sport, Recreation, and Exercise (Multi-sector) (Level 3)
18 weeksFree study options

With our Sport and Recreation course you'll build your life and leadership skills while you learn more about sport and fitness.

You will learn how to create exercise programmes, about personal fitness and sports nutrition, develop your coaching skills, how to plan a sports event and grow your understanding of health and wellness for athletes.

Plus, if you are aged 16-24, and meet the course entry requirements, you have a chance to attend this course for FREE!*

* Spaces are limited for our Youth Guarantee funded courses. Contact our team through for more information.

This course is delivered by the New Zealand Institute of Sport – NZMA's Sport & Fitness School.

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You will learn:

  • How to create exercise programmes and about personal fitness.

  • The essentials to planning a successful sport event.

  • To develop your skills in coaching with practical exercises in supporting a community sports team.

  • Sport Nutrition with the basics in health & wellness for athletes.

  • Leadership skills with sport umpiring and competition management.

Course start dates

YOUTH GUARANTEE
This course is part of the government led Youth Guarantee Programme. If you are aged 16-24 and meet the course entry requirements, you may qualify to study this course for free. Spaces are limited, contact our team for more information.

Under the Youth Guarantee you may also be eligible for financial support to cover the following:

  • Travel allowance

  • Course related field trips

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FEES FREE STUDY
To find out if you are eligible for Fees Free study please find out more here or visit the government Fees Free Website.

STUDENT LOANS
If you meet certain criteria you can get a student loan and allowances. Find out if you meet the conditions by calling StudyLink on Freephone 0800 88 99 00 or visit www.studylink.govt.nz.

COURSE COSTS
The cost can be different depending on the subject and duration of the course. View the course cost for New Zealand students here.

Entry is open to domestic students only, on the basis of the following criteria:

  • Applicants must be a minimum of 16 years and over

  • Must be able to physically participate in a range of suitable sport, health, exercise and recreation activities

  • Meet the minimum requirements of the NZIS placement assessment or have completed a Level 2 NZQF qualification or equivalent.

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