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DURATION 36 weeks
START March 2012 (Semester A)
FEES Fees apply
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Overview
There is a growing demand for skilled coaches, instructors and trainers in the sports and leisure industries both here and overseas. This programme will help you be the best you can be – and get the best out of others – as a fitness coach, instructor, group instructor or personal trainer. You’ll gain a strong foundation for a career in the sport and fitness industry.
Entry details
To be enrolled in this programme, you’ll need to be at least 16 years old at the start of the programme (or produce evidence of exemption from secondary school).
What you’ll study
In this programme, you’ll learn about:
• understanding physical, technical and professional aspects of fitness
• developing exercise regimes and exercise-to-music classes
• managing your own health and fitness
• developing people and communication skills
• assessing and managing client fitness
• providing appropriate customer/client service
• applying basic principles of sport psychology
• the human body - the basics of physiology and anatomy
• providing First Aid and injury management
• using and maintaining fitness equipment.
How you’ll study
This programme involves a mix of study activities including face-to-face, group work, tutorials, self-directed and/or directed study. You’ll need to:
• attend classes five days each week
• take part in a range of physical and practical experience activities on and off the field.
Further Study
This programme leads to:
• Kaupapa Toimau Tākaro, Certificate in Applied Sports Leadership
(Level 4)
• Certificate in Tū Taua (Level 4)
• Certificate in Waka Ama (Level 4)
• Te Korowai Ākonga – Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) (Levels 5, 6 & 7)
• outdoor education.
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