Overview
To provide students with an academic pathway into the sports science industry.
Content
View the 
2012 semester calendar for the Level 5 papers.
View the 2012 semester calendar for the Level 6 papers.
A graduate of this programme will be able to:
- Analyse the theories of sports coaching
- Prescribe and critique exercise programmes
- Develop sports business plans
- Use skills in research, analysis, problem solving and critical thinking
- Present written material at a tertiary level
- Organise major sporting events.
Papers offered in Year 1 include:
- Professional Studies
- Applied Anatomy
- Exercise Physiology
- Principles of Exercise
- Outdoor Recreation
- Sports Performance
- Applied Practice
- Outdoor leadership
Papers offered in Year 2 include:
- Sports Business Management
- Sports Testing and Analysis
- Advanced Sports Performance
- Personal Training
- Sport and Recreation Practicum
- Legal Issues for Sport and Recreation
- Sport and Recreation in Society
- Skill Acquisition
Career Options
- Sports Coordinator
- Sports trainer
- Gym Instructor
- Event coordinator
- Green Prescription worker
- Sports club administrator
- Health worker
- Personal Trainer
- Recreation centre manager
Further Study
Admission Information
Applicants must be 17 years of age or older at the start of the course,
unless otherwise approved by the Programme Leader.
If under 20 years of age applicants must have a secondary qualification
of at least NCEA Level 3.
Applicants over 20 years of age at the time of application must:
- Provide evidence of their ability to study at the required level
- Be able to participate in rigorous activity. (A medical certificate may
be requested.
- Demonstrate a keen interest in sport, fitness or recreation.
An entry requirement is that each student can reasonably expect to achieve the standards required for successful completion of the programme.
Applicants for whom English is not their first language require a minimum IELTS score of 6.0.
Qualifications Gained:
Northland Polytechnic Diploma in Sport and Recreation
Northland Polytechnic Certificate in Sport and Recreation (Level 5)
- after 1 year and required credits.