SPORT & RECREATION

Coaching is more than just teaching technical skills – it’s about encouraging athletes and teams to carry a ‘can do’ attitude right through life, on and off the field of play.

New Zealand Certificate in Sport Coaching (Level 5)

This certificate will provide the sporting sector with individuals who coach and develop sport-specific programmes for individuals and/or groups.

What & when

Commences:
Duration: Part-time ‘Night School style’ delivery over 12 months

Programme of study

This course runs from February to February the following year. Students must attend two 2.5 hour night sessions each month.

Core components

After completing the programme a coach will be able to:

plan, implement and evaluate coaching or instruction sessions that promote positive outcomes
apply key tactics, strategies and coaching techniques
manage injury prevention, risk management and first aid responses
integrate knowledge of exercise science while coaching
conduct coaching practice ethically and professionally in accordance with national sporting policies, procedures and codes
apply mental skills training in the delivery of coaching or instructing
proactively foster and manage a positive side-line environment

Entry criteria

To be eligible to attend this course, students must:

have coached a sports team or athlete for at least three seasons
continue to coach at intermediate level or above for the duration of the course

Future pathways for graduates

The New Zealand Certificate in Sport Coaching (Level 5) can lead to:

further study including bridging programmes at tertiary Institutions
other New Zealand certificates and diplomas within the NZQA Framework
a Diploma of Sport and Leisure Studies, then a Bachelor of Sport and Leisure Studies
higher or senior level coaching positions
other employment opportunities in the sport and recreation industry.

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