New Zealand Certificate in Sport Coaching

In the New Zealand Certificate in Sport Coaching, you’ll learn about best practice coaching techniques and strategies. From here, you’ll put them into practice by coaching individuals and teams, and use this experience to reflect and improve upon your own coaching style within your chosen sports code. You’ll learn about sports training session design and key facilitation skills that will contribute towards the development and management of athletes and sports teams. You’ll also learn about injury prevention and risk management techniques to ensure the safety of participants during sports coaching sessions. You’ll develop an understanding of how psychological methods and skills can be used to enhance the performance of athletes and teams, and how to proactively manage conflict to foster a positive sporting environment. At Unitec, we are excited to announce our new partnership with Auckland Council which provides an opportunity for students to work while they are studying in Sport, Recreation and Exercise.  This work-connected pathway will give you the opportunity to earn while you learn, similar to a paid internship or an apprenticeship. Auckland Council offers a variety of part-time positions that you can apply for. Being employed in the field in which you are studying provides up-to-date knowledge, financial support, and helps to develop your personal skills, your professional skills and your CV right from the start. Need more information? All Auckland Council Pathway applicants will be asked to be part of an interview conversation to develop an individual plan for study/work and to begin the application process for employment at Auckland Council. If you would like a conversation about this programme, please contact: Once you successfully complete your certificate, you can either go straight out into the industry, or complete an additional 4 courses to achieve the . Feel free to contact the team with any further questions!