SPORT & RECREATION

Coaches are the unsung heroes of the sporting world – the ‘behind the scenes’ administrators who book the schedules, hire the buses, order the uniforms, raise the money and generally keep everyone on track.

New Zealand Certificate in Sport and Recreation (Community Development) (Level 5)

This qualification will provide the sport and recreation sector with individuals who can provide a range of support and community development services. Graduates will demonstrate that they can operate independently, under broad guidance, supporting community development at locally, regionally and national levels.

What & when

Applications close: closed until July 2017
Duration: Part time ‘Night School’ style delivery over 12 months
Commences: October 2017

Programme of study

The course runs from October to October the following year.

Participants must attend two 2.5-hour night sessions each month, spread over 12 months.

Core components

After completing the programme graduates will be able to:

select and apply a community development model towards a development project in your organisation
understand the structure, purpose and function of sport or recreation organisations locally, regionally and nationally
access and apply knowledge of a community’s demographic profile to support sport, and recreation needs and aspirations
liaise, engage and communicate with people in sport, and recreation networks
provide advice and advocate within sport and recreation
facilitate and coordinate meetings, events, projects and/or activities
apply relevant business writing skills

Entry criteria

To be eligible to attend this course, students must be currently in an administrative role (paid or voluntary) within the sport and recreation industry.

Scholarships

Available upon written application.

Future pathways for graduates

The New Zealand Certificate in Sport and Recreation (Community Development) (Level 5) can lead to:

further study including bridging programmes at other 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
leadership roles within sport administration and management environments

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