AUT - Certificate in Sport and Recreation
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Certificate in Sport and Recreation
Quick facts
Programme Code: AK3761
Level: 4
Points: 60
Duration: Half year full time / One year part time
Venue: North Shore Campus
Starting date: 27 February 2012 / 16 July 2012
AUT University encourages early application. This qualification will remain open until all places have been filled.
Admission and entry requirements
- Completion of Year 12
Additional entry requirements
- Provide a brief statement (1 page maximum) explaining why you wish to enrol in the Certificate in Sport and Recreation and your intentions after you have completed the programme
- Two referee letters required, one letter must be from a person involved in the sport and recreation/fitness/dance industry e.g. PE teacher, coach etc. The second reference letter can be a character reference.
- An interview may be required
- Fitness to practice addendum
- Police clearance
English language requirements
Applicants for whom English or Māori is not their first language are required to provide proof of an acceptable pass/grade gained in an accepted English language test. For more details, please refer to English Language Requirements in AUT's Academic CalendarWhat this qualification covers
You will acquire skills in: coaching; goal setting; communication and terminology; computer skills; team work; and time management. The core papers are Exercise Foundations; Sport, Health and Lifestyle; Introduction to Managing Quality Services; and Introduction to Coaching Practice.
The Exercise Foundations paper involves the study of basic human anatomy and physiology and the principles of training and nutrition are discussed within the context of exercise.
The Sport, Health and Lifestyle paper examines the relationship between sport, physical activity, health and lifestyle and will introduce you to concepts of wellness.
The Introduction to Managing Quality Service paper will equip you with the skills required to assist with the supervision of quality recreation and sporting activities.
The Introduction to Coaching Practice paper will introduce you to the principles and practices of planning and delivering coaching sessions for primary school aged children.
Career opportunities
Successful completion of this Certificate will enable you to staircase on to further studies at AUT in the School of Sport and Recreation.
Papers
513507 Fitness Foundations
514001 Core Studies
514002 Introduction to Managing Quality Service
SELECT ONE:
514006 Introduction to Coaching Practice
515012 Dance Studies I
515023 Exercise Prescription and Assessment
515011 Dance in Cultural Context (Sem 2 only)
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