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 Experiences, Courses & Block Course!
Available at Sylvia Park, Wellington & Christchurch Campuses.
Need more info? Check out our schedule guides for the Sylvia Park, Wellington & Christchurch Campuses.
Experiences and Courses
If you are passionate about health and fitness, personal training, or are interested in sport coaching, our 1 Day Sport Experiences and courses are a great way to get an introduction into the different career paths in the Sport, Fitness and Recreation industries.
1 Day Experiences
We understand that every school has unique learner needs, and we’re here to collaborate with your careers team to support students in exploring their future pathways. In addition to the options listed below, we offer tailored 1 Day Experiences designed to give students real-world insights into various industries. These programmes help learners discover and explore potential career options, empowering them to make informed choices about their next steps.
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Police & Defence Prep
1 Day Experience
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
2 Day Taster
Contact us for more information on this exciting new programme!
Personal Training
3 Day Course
As a Personal Trainer it’s important to get the basic’s right, the importance of stretching can easily be over looked. This course will help you understand the importance by learning the benefits, how to safely perform stretch’s through good technique, instructions and correct alignment.
Unit 21794 | Level 2 | Credits 3
$180 pp plus GST
Coaching
3 Day Course
The best coaches employ a set of skills that get the best from their teams. This course will introduce you to the knowledge of individual and group characteristics and how to meet their coaching needs.
Unit 25805 | Level 3 | Credits 3
$180 pp plus GST
Block Course
We offer a block course for students wanting to earn NCEA Credits and learn more about coaching!
Coaching Skills
Level 3 | 8 Weeks | 6 credits
An exciting 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 22771 | Level 3 | Credits 6 Plan beginner-level coaching sessions for sport participants.
$400 pp plus GST
Police & Defence: Team work on a mission
Level 3 | 8 Weeks | 6 credits
Get ready to team up and tackle challenges! You’ll learn how to work together to reach a shared goal, just like in Police or Defense missions. You’ll figure out what your team needs, how you can best contribute and how to communicate to get the job done. Plus, you’ll practice giving and receiving feedback to keep on track to accomplish your teams mission.
Unit 9681 | Level 3 | Credits 3 Contribute within a team or group which has an objective.
Unit 11097 | Level 3 | Credits 3 Listen actively to gain information in an interactive situation.
$400 pp plus GST
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