Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Southern Institute of Technology
New Zealand Certificate in Sport Coaching (Level 3) (Sports Training and Development)
This course is available
Online
Level of Study
Certificate
Duration
12 weeks
Next start date
Expected Sep 2024
Campus
Southern Institute of Technology
Summary
Are you looking to get involved with one of your local sports clubs? Are you looking to help coach one of your whanau? Have you always been an active sport participant, and are looking to gain a deeper insight into sports psychology and coaching? The New Zealand Certificate in Sport Coaching may be the programme you are looking for.
This qualification has been developed for people wanting to pursue further development in sports coaching. Content includes:
- Sports coaching
- Applied sports psychology
- Sports conditioning
- Exercise prescription
- Nutrition
- Injury prevention
Career Opportunities
This qualification can lead to employment (paid or volunteer) as an entry level coach, primary or secondary school sports coach, or in a commercial park environment as a club coach or assistant coach. Graduates may also progress to higher level study.
Satisfactory Completion
To satisfactorily complete the New Zealand Certificate in Sport Coaching (Level 3) (Sports Training and Development) programme of study leading to the New Zealand Certificate in Sport Coaching (Level 3), and be awarded this qualification the student must successfully achieve:
A minimum of 40 credits in accordance with the programme schedule for the New Zealand Certificate in Sport Coaching (Level 3) (Sports Training and Development) programme of study
The student will normally be expected to complete the New Zealand Certificate in Sport Coaching (Level 3) (Sports Training and Development) programme of study full-time over three months or part-time over two years
Qualification Pathways
SIT offers a wide range of Sport and Exercise programmes at our Invercargill and Christchurch campuses, at certificate, diploma, bachelor (degree) and graduate diploma levels.
Graduates of this Level 3 Certificate may wish to continue into further study at Level 3, 4 or 5, such as:
New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 4)
New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Multi-sector) (Level 5)
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise (Year 1 = Level 5)
Entry criteria
Applicants should demonstrate a likelihood of success in the New Zealand Certificate in Sport Coaching (Level 3) (sports training and development) programme of study. Likelihood of success may be demonstrated through a variety of means, including: relevant work experience (e.g. CV), letter of intent, achievement of Level 2 NCEA standards in human biology, or an interview.
All applicants are required to have access to a sports team or small group of participants (3+ people) to be able to compare individual needs/characteristics and design a training session to work for all participants. Applicants will also need to work with two individual athletes/participants, coaching them through a four-week training programme - one in physical training and one in sports psychology.
All applicants are strongly recommended to complete First Aid training if they do not already hold First Aid certification.
School Leavers: Applicants should be a minimum of 17 years of age, and have attained NCEA Level 2.
Mature Applicants
Applicants over the age of 20 years at time of enrolment will be considered where they can demonstrate the ability to succeed in a programme.
IELTS test - General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5
TOEFL Paper based test (pBT) - Score of 500 (with an essay score of 4 TWE)
TOEFL Internet based test (iBT) - Score of 35 (with a writing score of 14)
Cambridge English Examination - B2 First or B2 First for schools with a score of 154. No less than 154 in each skill.
OET - Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests
NZCEL - a) Expiring Level b) Current: a) Level 3 (General) or (Workplace) b) Level 3 (General)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) - PTE (Academic) score of 36 with no band score lower than 36
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