STAR & Gateway Courses
At the New Zealand Institute of Sport, we offer a range of short courses and holiday programmes that are built to give you the chance to learn something you love, get a taste of what student life is like, and having a change of scene from school.
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Our goal is to give hope, inspiration, and motivation. Whether you know what you want to study, or not sure what to do next, we'll help you explore in a fun and interactive environment so you can have a taste of the sport, recreation and fitness industry while you learn and upskill with friends.
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Check out our Star & Gateway Tasters, Courses, & Holiday Programmes
Holiday Programmes
We offer two different holiday programmes for students wanting to earn NCEA Credits. You can choose between The Trainer or Coaching Skills.
The Trainer
Level 2 | 5 Days | 8 credits
An actioned packed week where you will practice how to use gym equipment safely, learn how to explain the basic rules that are applied to sport at a beginner level, demonstrate and instruct safe static stretching techniques while working and communicating in a group environment.
Unit Standards:
21794 | Level 2 | Credits 3 Demonstrate, instruct, and monitor static stretching
9677 | Level 2 | Credits 3 Communicate in a team or group which has an objective
22769 | Level 2 | Credits 2 Demonstrate knowledge of basic skills and rules at a beginner level for a sport
$250 pp plus GST
Coaching Skills
Level 3 | 5 days | 8 Credits
An exciting 5 day course all about coaching! Create coaching sessions to meet the needs of your client, make ethical decisions, and develop and apply strategies for coach and athlete protection. Also learn to demonstrate and apply knowledge of rules and regulations as a coach in a selected sport.
Unit Standards:
22771 | Level 3 | Credits 6 Plan beginner-level coaching sessions for sport participants
25825 | Level 3 | Credits 2 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of rules and regulations as a coach in a selected sport
$250 pp plus GST
Tasters and Courses
If you are passionate about health and fitness, personal training, or are interested in sport coaching, our 1 Day Sport Tasters and courses are a great way to get an introduction into the different career paths in the Sport, Fitness and Recreation industries.
Personal Training
1 Day Taster
Love exercise? Learn the ins and outs of this exciting career choice plus have the opportunity to work out on all our equipment.
$60 pp plus GST
3 Day Course
Students credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate and instruct safe static stretching techniques and monitor and improve the performance of static stretching by exercise participants.
Unit 21794 | Level 2 | Credits 3
$180 pp plus GST
Police and Defence Prep
1 Day Taster
Join us for an action packed day where you will have the opportunity to gain an insight about careers in the Police, Defence Force or Security.
$60 pp plus GST
Exercise For Fitness
1 Day Taster
Personal fitness is the key to a healthy mind and body. This course introduces you to fitness principles allowing you to get the most out of your exercise session.
$60 pp plus GST
2 Day Course
Students credited with this unit standard are able to: explain the basic skills developed at a beginner level for a sport; and explain the basic rules applied at a beginner level for a sport.
Unit 22769 | Level 2 | Credits 2
$180 pp plus GST
Coaching
1 Day Taster
The best coaches employ a set of skills that get the best from their teams. This course introduces you to high performance coaching practices.
$60 pp plus GST
3 Day Course
Students credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of individual and group characteristics and needs for coaching participants in sport.
Unit 25825 | Level 3 | Credits 2
$180 pp plus GST
Our Schools
University of Auckland International College
UPIC Victoria University of Wellington
UPIC Auckland University of Technology
University of Tasmania International Pathway College
College of Leadership & Business
Charles Darwin University International College
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