Certificate in Sport and Recreation - AUT University

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This programme equips students with the skills and knowledge to begin a career in one of the following areas: Coaching, Fitness Instruction, Outdoor Recreation or Dance. It also provides a staircase to further AUTSport and Recreation studies.

Coaching covers the principles and practices of planning, delivering, officiating, refereeing and evaluating sports programmes. Fitness Instruction gives students the skills and knowledge to assess clients’ fitness and prescribe exercise programmes. Outdoor Recreation focuses on gaining the introductory skills and knowledge needed in outdoor pursuits, in particular looking at safety issues. Dance introduces students to the industry by giving an understanding of the history of Dance and the various fields of Dance practice.

Programme Code: AK3761
Level: 5
Points: 60
Duration: One semester full time
Venue: North Shore Campus
Starting date: 3 March 2008 / 21 July 2008
Application deadline: 16 November 2007 / 27 June 2008

AUT encourages early application.
Late applications will be accepted if the programme is not full.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of year 12

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. 

THE KEY SKILLS YOU WILL ACQUIRE

• Assessing fitness
• Communication and terminology
• Computer skills
• Team work
• Time management

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Successful completion of this Certificate will enable graduates to either staircase on to further studies at AUT or to work at an assistant/ co-ordinator level within their chosen field.

FURTHER STUDIES

Diploma in Sport and Recreation
Diploma in Fitness Training
Diploma in Outdoor Recreation Leadership
Bachelor of Sport and Recreation
Bachelor of Sport and Recreation and Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Dance

PAPERS

513507 Fitness Foundations
514001 Core Studies
514002 Introduction to Managing Quality Service

SELECT ONE:
514006 Introduction to Coaching Practice
514007 Outdoor Practicum
515012 Dance Studies I
515019 Sporting Practice I (Specialty)
515023 Exercise Prescription and Assessment