Course Overview
Advance your career in multiple areas and leadership roles across the sport and fitness industry.
Taught by sport and fitness experts in small classes, this diploma will build on your knowledge in exercise prescription, biomechanics, coaching practice and practical classes that you'll be able to apply to real-life experiences within the industry while building valuable networks.
If you're looking to further your studies after competing the diploma, you can enrol in the final year of the Bachelor of Health, Sport and Human Performance.
Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of:
- New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Multi-sector) (Level 6)
| Locations | Tauranga |
|---|---|
| Next intake | Feb 2025 View more details |
| Study options |
1 year full-time, including holidays (if applicable) |
| Total credits | 120 |
| StudyLink assistance | Available |
| Indicative Fees | $7,084 for domestic students View full fees information |
| Eligibility | View entry criteria |
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Career opportunities
- Community Sport Manager
- Community Health Manager
- Event Manager
- Facility Manager
- Hauora or Health Exercise Educator
- Outdoor Educator
- Outdoor Recreation Manager
- Parks Manager
- Recreation Planner
- Recreation Manager
- Sport Director
- Sport Kairangahau
- Sport Kaiako
- Whānau Ora Manager
Graduates may also be able to work with workplaces such as:
- Community Health Providers
- Community Sport Providers
- Outdoor Education Centres
- Exercise Facilities
- Iwi Organisations
- Local Councils
- Cultural Centres
- Outdoor Pursuits Centres
- Primary Health Organisations
- Regional Sports Trusts
- Recreation, Sport and Leisure Centres
Topics you'll cover
- Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Teaching and Coaching Practice
- Management in Sport
- Sport Nutrition
- Exercise Physiology and Prescription
- Applied Biomechanics
- Māori and Indigenous Health and Wellbeing
- Population Health and Wellbeing
Course Fees
| Indicative Fees * | $7,084 for domestic students |
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Your final fee may vary if:
- you have a choice of topics/papers to study
- the qualification excludes GST
- there are extra course materials to purchase
- student levies apply
We’ll let you know if any of these apply to you.
* Important fee information, and hints and tips
Help with fees
Are you Eligible for Free Fees?
There are several ways to take advantage of free study at Toi Ohomai. Find out how on our Fees Free FAQ page.
Student Loans and Allowances
This course meets the requirements for student allowance and student loan applications through StudyLink.
- A student loan helps to pay for your course fees (the compulsory fees), study materials e.g. books, equipment, and living costs. You'll have to pay this money back.
- A student allowance is a weekly payment that can help with your living expenses while you're studying. You don't have to pay the money back.
Find out more and apply at studylink.govt.nz
Scholarships
Scholarships are one way you might be able to get some financial help. Any scholarships specifically related to this course are shown below, otherwise check out the full list of scholarships promoted by Toi Ohomai.
Course Entry Information
Entry criteria
You must have:
- Completed the New Zealand Diploma in in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Multi-sector)(Level 5) or educational equivalent; OR
- Demonstrated equivalent skills and knowledge
COVID-19 vaccination information
You don’t need to supply evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status to apply for this programme. However, some placement providers may require evidence from you that you are fully vaccinated before allowing you to complete a placement at their organisation. Placements are an integral part of this programme and you’ll need to complete these to be able to successfully achieve your qualification.
Police vetting
All applicants will be required to provide a signed Police Vetting consent form. Convictions will not necessarily prevent applicants from entering the course, however the Academic Leader will review these on a case by case basis.
Special admission
Applicants who do not meet the academic requirements may be given special admission if they can provide evidence that they are capable of achieving the course outcomes. Special admission may also apply for applicants over 20 years.
English language requirements
International applicants for whom English is not their first language will be required to show evidence of language competency, issued within the last two years with the following level of competency IELTS score of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5 or completed NZ Certificate in English Language Level 4 with an endorsement of either (use as applicable General, Workplace or Academic) or meets a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined in NZQF related Rules (Rule 18) – The Table.
Standard Entry Criteria
Admission, entry, selection, and enrolment into programmes will be in accordance with the Academic Regulations and/or, where approved, specific programme regulations.
For Levels 5, 6 and 7 certificate or diploma, domestic students under 20 and all international students must have:
NCEA Level 2 with passes in English/Te Reo Māori or education achievement at least equivalent to NCEA Level 2 and a minimum of 42 credits at level 3; OR
Evidence of ability to complete academic requirements for the programme.
English language requirements
IELTS Academic score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5 or completed New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 4 with the Academic Endorsement or meets a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined by NZQA.
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Course Locations and Intake Information
| Location | Campus | Start Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tauranga | Windermere Campus | 24 Feb 2025 | |
| Tauranga | Windermere Campus | 7 Jul 2025 |
Study options
- 1 year full-time, including holidays (if applicable)
