Course details

Diploma in Human Performance (Multi-Sector) (Level 6)
NZQF Level 6

About the course

In this course you will develop advanced leadership and coaching skills and build your knowledge of how to assist high performance athletes in becoming fitter, faster, and stronger.

You’ll specialise in Human performance and learn all about the inner workings of the human body and how athletes are trained to increase performance.

Learn about human movement, nutrition and anatomy, training methods and programmme design, performance analysis and strategy. Plus gain invaluable industry experience with a work placement in the sport and recreation industry.

On completion of this course you can pursue degree-level study with study pathways with the University of Canterbury, Manukau Institute of Technology, The University of Waikato or the Open Polytechnic of New Zealand.

This course is delivered by the New Zealand Institute of Sport – NZMA's Sport & Fitness School

Entry requirements

• Applicants must be a minimum 18 years of age.
• Appropriate level of English proficiency to meet higher study level.
• You must have completed the New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Multi-sector) (Level 5) or other tertiary equivalent or; international equivalent.
• If you fail to reach the requirements, you may still be eligible for discretionary approval and may still be considered upon a personal interview.
• You may have relevant qualifications from other institutions and be eligible through a Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning process.

About the provider

If you want a career in hospitality, cookery, business, contact centre, retail, construction, electrical engineering, health, plumbing and gasfitting or early childhood then NZMA is a great choice!

We have seven thriving campuses - four in Auckland (Sylvia Park, Auckland City, Manukau and Otahuhu), one in Hamilton, Wellington plus a dedicated construction training facility in Otahuhu. So wherever you live, NZMA has got you covered!

All of our campuses are fully equipped with purpose-built, top of the line facilities. From bars, cafes and commercial kitchens, to retail shops, live contact centre suites and construction workshops - our realistic workplace training environments will get you work-ready quicker.

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