Diploma in Sport and Recreation - AUT University

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The Diploma in Sport and Recreation equips students with the practical and supervisory skills required to work as professionals in the recreation industry.

A broad range of skills are covered, including exercise science, generic coaching, programme and event management, quality service and supervision.

Graduates may be able to continue their studies by cross crediting to the Bachelor of Sport and Recreation.

Programme Code: AK3246
Level: 5
Points: 120
Duration: One year full time / Equivalent part time
Venue: North Shore Campus
Starting date: 3 March 2008
Application deadline: 16 November 2007

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

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• NCEA 48 Level 2 credits including 8 Level 2 credits in a language rich subject
• CIE: Total 60 Points at UCAS, including a language rich subject

Language Rich Subjects: English, History, Geography, Classical Studies, History of Art or Media Studies, Economics, Te Reo, Physical Education, Drama, Social Studies.

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

• Coaching
• Programme and event management
• Supervisory skills
• Practical industry skills

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Sport co-ordinators
• Community coaches
• Community recreation programmers

FURTHER STUDIES

Bachelor of Sport and Recreation
Bachelor of Sport and Recreation and Bachelor of Business

PAPERS

514001 Core Studies
515310 Programme and Event Management
515407 Exercise Principles
515556 Coaching Practice
515558 Achievement and Motivation in Sport and Recreation

AND:
514002 Introduction to Managing and Quality Service
514006 Introduction to Coaching Practice
515009 Nutrition, Activity and Health

OR:
514002 Introduction to Managing and Quality Service
515023 Exercise Prescription and Assessment
515026 Sports Analysis
515030 Sporting Practice II (Speciality)