Qualification Overview

Qualification Title New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Level 5)
Qualification Type Diploma
Level 5
Credits 120
Subject Area
  • Society and Culture » Sport and Recreation » Sport and Recreation Activities
Strategic Purpose Statement
This qualification will provide individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to operate independently, supervise others and work with stakeholders across the sport, recreation and exercise industries.

Graduates will be able to operate within a framework of health and wellness in relation to individual, group and community needs.

Graduates can apply their skills within the sport, recreation and exercise industries to contribute to the cultural, social and economic wellbeing of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Graduate profile
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

- Integrate knowledge, concepts and trends from across the sport, recreation and exercise industries to inform professional practice.
- Plan, monitor and role model safe, ethical and professional practices and procedures for self, others and organisation while operating within sport, recreation and/or exercise environments.
- Lead and manage a range of tasks and activities within own scope of practice to achieve sport, recreation and exercise outcomes for individuals, groups and/or communities.
- Supervise others to ensure safe, ethical and professional practice and procedures in sport, recreation and/or exercise settings.
- Apply concepts and theories of exercise science to develop health and wellness solutions to meet the needs of individuals, groups and/or communities.
- Develop, coordinate and evaluate the delivery of a range of sport, recreation and/or exercise activities, programmes and/or events to meet the needs of individuals, groups and/or communities.
Education pathways
This qualification may build on the New Zealand Certificate in Sport Coaching (Level 4) [Ref: 3229], the New Zealand Certificate in Facility Operations (Level 4) [Ref: 3647], or the New Zealand Certificate in Sport and Recreation (Programme Delivery) (Level 4) [Ref: 3573].

This qualification may provide a pathway to the New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Level 6) [Ref: 3628] or to higher-level study in sport, recreation and exercise or management.
Employment pathways
This qualification could lead to employment (paid or volunteer) in a variety of roles such as:
- event supervisor;
- exercise consultant;
- hauora or health educator;
- Kaiarahi;
- OSCAR leader;
- recreation supervisor;
- recreation programme coordinator;
- sport development officer;
- sport coordinator;
- Whānau Ora leader.To find out more about employment opportunities click on the CareersNZ logo, then the provider who offers this qualification.
Entry Requirements Not available
Education Organisation 11 Organisations can assist in gaining this qualification
Developed By Toi Mai Workforce Development Council
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number 3627
Status Current
Created May 2017
Next Review July 2028
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