Do you like being involved in sport and exercise? Do you want to help people improve their physical wellbeing and sporting ability? Then this diploma is for you.

 

Get a foot in the door to the vibrant and people-oriented sport, health and fitness industries. You will learn about exercise science, anatomy and physiology, coaching and leading, and writing exercise programmes for a wide range of people.

 

Graduates are recognised as personal trainers by the Register of Exercise Professionals.

 

The NZ Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (NZDipSR&E) is a one year full-time, or equivalent part-time, programme which offers you stimulating studies and provides a pathway to a career in the wide field of recreation, sport and health. This programme has close links with the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science.

 

In particular, the programme is designed to enable you to:

• Understand human body structure and function with emphasis on the musculo-skeletal system.

• Develop knowledge and skills related to professional practice in the recreation and sport industry.

• Understand the relationship between nutrition, physical activity and other personal health behaviours and health.

• Develop knowledge of a range of sporting and recreational activities through practical experience and active participation.

• Understand the sport and recreation industry in New Zealand.

• Design and apply group exercise programmes.

• Assess physical performance, apply exercise techniques and design exercise for people with special needs.

 

Subject areas covered are: anatomy and physiology, nutrition and health, coaching and leading, sport management and exercise science.