Youth Guarantee 2010 programme
Announced in the 2009 Budget, the Youth Guarantee initiative is aimed at improving the educational achievements of youth, by giving them the opportunity to participate in fully funded vocational courses. Promising to "engage young people that may otherwise be left behind by our education system" it is targeted at teenagers who have completed Year 11 and made a start towards NCEA but who are finding that school is not for them.
Over 300 Careers Advisers, Physical Education Department Heads and Sports Coordinators from High Schools throughout New Zealand were invited to presentations across the three NZIS campuses, where Supervisory Tutors outlined how students can take advantage of the scheme in 2010.
Former Olympian and Wellington Academic Manager Tony Rogers is quick to point out the scheme's merits. "The Certificate in Sports Studies is an excellent foundation course for young people who want to kick-start their career in the Sport, Fitness and Recreation industry. It covers everything from exercise prescription, nutrition and sport injury management, to coaching, leadership and outdoor education. And with the regular course fee over $4000, students enrolling under the government's fully funded Youth Guarantee Programme are being given a very special opportunity to develop their skills and expand their career options."
The NZIS Certificate in Sport Studies was developed in response to a growing number of students from various sporting backgrounds and school sport academies. It also caters for those who have found the traditional school environment challenging and who do not meet the current academic requirements for higher tertiary level courses.
Key Components:
- Exercise Prescription - Exercise programming and personal fitness
- Professional Studies - Future planning development
- Sport Injury Management
- Communication Skills
- Information Technology
- Sport Nutrition
- Sport Teaching and Coaching - Coach development
- Leading Groups - Leadership skills
- Sport Education - Sport officiating and competition management
- Outdoor Education - Adventure based learning
- Sport Practicum - Sport coaching qualifications and practical experiences
Entry Criteria:
- 16-17 years of age, will not turn 18 before15 May 2010
- A demonstrated commitment to the Sport, Fitness and Recreation area
- Personal interview
One of only 38 institutions nationwide to be approved by the Tertiary Education Commission to offer the Youth Guarantee Programme, NZIS Quality Assurance Director Shelley Addison credits this to their proven track record in a number of key areas. "Through strong pastoral care, NZIS has successfully catered for the needs of all students while maintaining a deomstrated commitment to our Maori and Pacific Island students for a number of years. We also incorporate literacy, language and numeracy skills within our programmes and ensure that each student understands the pathways to higher level qualifications and vocational training."
The New Zealand Institute of Sport is offering the Youth Guarantee Programme at each of its 3 campuses in Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch. For more information on the fully funded Certificate in Sports Studies call 0800 NZI SPORT