Programme Objectives:

The SportsZone Programme is aimed at students who have found the school environment challenging for a variety of reasons, but for whom sport is a major interest.

Students will enrol in a course of study that will improve their numeracy and literacy skill levels whilst using sport as the 'hook' for their learning.

Sportszone students will be able to seek employment in basic entry level jobs in the Sport, Fitness and Recreation industry. However, NZIS provides pathways to a higher level of learning, which would be advantageous for employment opportunities.

SportsZone also recognizes that a key objective of the Programme is to enhance the personal development of students in the areas of:

Self Confidence

Personal Responsibility

Discipline

Life Skills

Problem Solving Techniques

Goal Setting Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

As this is a youth training programme, there is a strong emphasis on the practical nature of learning, so a vast portion of the course is practically based.

Students participate in a wide range of learning environments, which includes both classroom learning and experiential based activities.

Key Components:

Exercise Prescription - Personal Training: includes weight training and exercise programming

Sport Teaching and Coaching

Interpersonal Communications

Future Planning - Career Pathway and CV Development

Computing Skills

Literacy and numeracy programme

Outdoor Recreation and Adventure Based Learning - includes river crossing, tramping and camping

Sport Practicums - includes sports such as Basketball, Rugby, AFL, Volleyball, Soccer, Hockey, Aquatics and many more.

Sport Education - Officiating and competition formatting

Sport Injuries Management

Student Support

Students accepted to study in the SportsZone Programme will be given financial support for their study. Through the Youth Training programme funding NZIS will provide:

Tuition Fees at no cost

Gymnasium Membership

SportsZone Apparel, including training gear, and tracksuit

Course related field trips

All Course Resources and Facilities

Travel Allowance

Entry Criteria:

Age: Aged between 15 - 17 years

18 years or over if a school leaver in the last six months

80 credits or less at NCEA - level 1, or if more than 80 credits at level 1, have 12 or less credits in Maths and English.

A demonstrated commitment to the Sport, Fitness and Recreation area.

Course Dates:

Wellington: 15th Feb - 10th Dec

Christchurch: 8th Mar - 10th Dec

Location:

Wellington and Christchurch