AUT - Diploma in Sport and Recreation - Cricket
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Diploma in Sport and Recreation - Cricket
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If you are a player, supporter or amateur coach – the AUT Diploma in Sport and Recreation – Cricket is specifically designed to prepare you to follow your dream and create a professional career in sports management, coaching or playing.
Programme Code: AK3246 (Cricket)
Level: 5
Points: 120
Duration: One year full time
Venue: North Shore Campus
Starting date: 16 July 2012
AUT University encourages early application.
This programme will remain open until all places have been filled.
Please note: at the completion of this diploma students will be awarded a parchment stating the qualification of diploma in sport and recreation.
What this qualifications covers
Students will acquire key skills in exercise science, coaching, quality service
and supervision as well as practical industry skills. In addition you will have an in-depth and specialised education in cricket delivered through our course partner, the Auckland Cricket Association. After the prescribed one year study students will have gained:
- New Zealand Coaching level one and level two coaching qualifications
- Practical work experience at a leading First Class Cricket Association
- Playing opportunities in Auckland Club Cricket (where appropriate)
- Knowledge of latest sports management and coaching theory
- Eligibility to enrol in the Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Degree
Facilities and teaching
The practical components of the Diploma will be delivered in the Auckland Cricket High Performance Centre which is located at Eden Park. The Cricket Practicum will be delivered by the Auckland Cricket coaching staff which includes:
- Scott Styris – current member of IPL Champion Deccan Chargers, Black Cap and Auckland Ace
- Paul Strang – former Zimbabwe International player and current Auckland Aces coach
- Matt Horne – former Black Cap
In addition there will be a special guest lecture from each of the following:
- John Wright – former Indian team cricket coach and New Zealand and Auckland batsman
- Sir Richard Hadlee – former fast bowling great
- Andrew Eade – former ICC Global Development Manager and current Auckland Cricket Chief Executive
- For more information you can view the video on the Diploma and comments from top New Zealand cricketers
Entry requirements
- Academic requirements
- You must have proof of basic cricketing skills either from playing at school or on a college team.
Application requirements
Fees
AUT International Tuition Fee: NZ$19,000**
Supplementary Cricket Fee: NZ$6,500
**subject to final approval
All fees are subject to change
Contact (International students)
Further studies
- Bachelor of Sport and Recreation
- Bachelor of Sport and Recreation and Bachelor of Business (conjoint)
Papers
514001 Core Studies
514002 Introduction to Managing and Quality Service
515310 Programme and Event Management
515407 Exercise Principles
515556 Coaching Practice
515558 Achievement and Motivation in Sport and Recreation
AND EITHER:
514006 Introduction to Coaching Practice
515009 Nutrition, Activity and Health
OR (with approval) 2 from:
515023 Exercise Prescription and Assessment
515026 Sports Analysis
515030 Sporting Practice II (Speciality)