Sports Leadership and Outdoor Experiences (Level 2)
About the programme
Sports Leadership and Outdoor Experiences is a level 2 course that is a great opportunity for those who have an interest in sports and outdoor education.
Delivered at our Rotokauri Campus and in the field within an hour of campus, you will explore a variety of activities such as personal training, sports coaching, umpiring, industry site visits, canoeing, mountain biking, tramping, rock climbing, adventure tourism, and first aid.
Gain first-hand industry experience by connecting with local industry partners to get a taste of what a sports and outdoor recreation career is like. You will learn effective communication, team building and interpersonal skills, kaitiakitanga, and about risk management.
Once completed, these credits count towards your NCEA Level 2 qualification. You will also have the knowledge and skills required to pathway to our level 3 Sports Leadership and Outdoor Education course, or a level 4 Certificate in our Centre for Sport Science and Human Performance exercise and outdoor qualifications.
Vocational pathway: Service sector
Programme code: WTA017
Programme modules: Exercise Science
NCEA Level: Level 2
Number of credits: 27
Criteria: Students enrolled in the WTA programmes must still attend secondary school and keep up with their normal school work. The unit standards achieved in WTA will count towards NCEA Level 1, 2, or 3.
Duration of programme: 31 weeks
Programme structure: One day per week (8.30am-3pm) during the school term
Location: Rotokauri Campus (campus maps)
Cost: Free to the student
Transport: To be arranged with your school and, if applicable, covered by WTA
Further details: www.youthguarantee.net.nz
Contacts: You must enrol through your school – Please see your careers advisor
Programme content
| Unit Standard | Title | Version | Level | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21649 | Demonstrate knowledge of basic anatomy to the performance of a complex sport skill | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| 27629 | Demonstrate pre-competition preparations for umpiring or officiating at a beginner level | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 22768 | Conduct and review a beginner level coaching session | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| 27299 | Describe benefits of participation in recreation in the local community | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 9677 | Communicate in a team or group which has an objective | 11 | 2 | 3 |
| 32843 | Demonstrate knowledge of how personal contribution influences group functioning in the outdoors | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 24727 | Describe and compare impacts of tourism on the environment | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| 457 | Demonstrate mountain biking skills on a grade 2 terrain | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| 4573 | Communicate in the outdoors using two-way radio | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| 32840 | Demonstrate knowledge for preparation of an outdoor activity | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Total NZQA Credits | 27 |
