New Zealand Certificate in Sport Coaching (Level 3) (Sports Training and Development)
Programme Content
Below are the Unit Standards delivered in this qualification.
31675 Demonstrate knowledge of the role and responsibilities of a coach, and of coaching beginner-level sport participants (7 credits)
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
- Describe the responsibilities and expected conduct of sports coaches of beginner-level participants
- Demonstrate knowledge of the role of sport coaches of beginner-level participants
- Demonstrate knowledge of coaching beginner-level sports participants
20673 Demonstrate knowledge of injuries, injury prevention and risks and hazards associated with sport or recreation (5 credits)
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
- Describe the types of injuries that may occur while participating in sport or physical recreation, their possible causes and methods for their prevention and/or minimisation
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to respond to common injuries for a selected sport or physical recreation and describe hazards and risks related to a selected sport or physical recreation
30932 Demonstrate knowledge of pre-designed exercise programmes, exercise principles, components and adherence (10 credits)
People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of:
- Pre-designed exercise programmes
- The principles and components of exercise
- Excercise adherence for exercise participants
25805 Demonstrate knowledge of individual and group characteristics and needs for coaching participants in sports (3 credits)
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
Demonstrate knowledge of individual and group characteristics and needs for coaching participants in sports
20811 Train to develop conditioning for a selected sport at a basic level (5 credits)
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
- Explain the fitness requirements for a selected sport;
- Plan a basic conditioning programme to meet specific training goals in the selected sport
- Implement and monitor a basic conditioning programme for the selected sport
- Review and modify the basic conditioning programme
30639 Provide support to exercise participants on nutrition, health and wellness, and allied health to promote health outcomes (5 credits)
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
Determine when a referral to allied health professionals would benefit exercise participants
Provide nutritional support for exercise participantsSupport health and wellness components for exercise participants
* Award issued by Southern Institute of Technology
Blended Delivery Model
Customise Learning Cohort
2025 Intakes
- 03 March to 23 May – Applications Close 17 February 2025
- 28 April to 18 July – Applications Close 14 April 2025
- 09 June to 29 August – Applications Close 26 May 2025
- 04 August to 24 October – Applications Close 21 July 2025
- 15 September to 05 December – Applications Close 01 September 2025
FAQs
How do I enrol?
Register your interest on the links on this page, and Thomas Education will take you through the Enrolment Process.
Is the Course Zero Fees?
Yes, the Course is Zero Fees for New Zealand citizens completing the full qualification or Australian citizen/New Zealand Resident or Permanent Resident who will be residing in New Zealand for the duration of your enrolment.
There is a Direct material Cost: $7.00 per credit (incl GST), Total $280 paid to Southern Institute of Technology.
Are there any entry requirements?
Applicants should be a minimum of 17 years of age, and have attained NCEA Level 2, or demonstrate a likelihood of success in the New Zealand Certificate in Sport Coaching (Level 3) (sports training and development) programme of study. Likelihood of success may be demonstrated through a variety of means, including: relevant work experience (e.g. CV), letter of intent, achievement of Level 2 NCEA standards in human biology, or an interview.
How long does it take to complete the course?
Students can complete the New Zealand Certificate in Sports Coaching (Level 3) (Sports Training and Development) within one intake (12 weeks) or over two intakes (24 weeks).
How do I complete the course work?
You will need to be coaching a team. You will be guided through the online course work through scheduled in person tutorials, Live Online Tutorials, and one to one sessions with your Coach Educator.
How can I use this qualification?
This qualification can lead to employment (paid or volunteer) as a coach, primary or secondary school sports coach, or in a commercial park environment as a club coach or assistant coach. Graduates may also progress to higher level study.
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Auckland, New Zealand
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