New Zealand Diploma in Sport Recreation and Exercise (Multi-sector) (Level 6)

Summary

Develop your knowledge and understanding of the health and fitness industry further in this second-year diploma qualification.

Focus on areas such as sports psychology, exercise science, anatomy, nutrition, rehabilitation and sports law. You will also be be out in the community with a range of different populations and helping with training at local gyms.

Vocational, project-based learning in the community is combined with theory and professional practice in this Level 6 diploma programme.

Once you have completed this diploma, you can move into the AUT (Auckland University of Technology) Bachelor of Sport and Recreation that is available on the NMIT Nelson campus.

Work Experience

Throughout the Level 6 programme, you will be expected to commit to 50 hours of work experience, giving you a taste of working in this industry.

From working at events such as the Weet-Bix Triathlon or talking to members of the community at numerous expos, you will be able to share your passion and knowledge for health, sport and fitness with a wide range of different people

Heaps of Career Opportunities

Following the level 6 diploma it is also possible with another year of study to complete the AUT Bachelor of Sport and Recreation on the Nelson campus or go onto teacher training.

Job opportunities in sport, recreation, exercise, health and fitness include:

• Community sports manager
• Community health manager
• Sport Kaiako
• Outdoor educator
• Event manager
• Parks manager
• Recreation planner or supervisor
• Exercise consultant
• Personal trainer
• Sports director
• Health educator
• Sports marketer
• Strength and conditioning coach
• Motivator - lifestyle educator
• Video analyst
• Sports coordinator
• Sports trust worker
• Athletic trainer
• Gym instructor
• Sports science technician

Great Facilities

The exercise science and physiology lab feature the most up-to-date equipment in Te Tauihu. As a fitness student, you have your own gym onsite as well.

Offsite facilities available include the Saxton running track, TRU High Performance Gym, local pools and squash courts.

During the programme, you will also make the most of our region’s excellent outdoor activities, including paddle boarding, kayaking, mountain biking, white water rafting and adventure racing.