SportsZone

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.