Diploma
12 months
Processing time: 30 days
Application fee: NZ$50
Full-time
Intakes: 11 February to 8 November 2019
International tuition: NZ$14,000
Program overview
See the website.
Study options

This program can be done
On campus
Requirements
Exams:
- IELTS
- TOEFL PBT
- TOEFL iBT
- PTE
University Entrance
NCEA Level 3 - Three subjects at Level 3 or above made up of the following:
14 credits each, in three approved subjects.
Literacy, 10 credits at Level 2 or above made up of five credits in reading and five credits in writing
Numeracy, 10 credits at Level 1 or above made up of specified achievement standards available through a range of subjects, or unit standards (package of three numeracy unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627 - all three required).
Not withstanding the stated criteria, applicants will be considered where they can demonstrate a likelihood of success in the programme. This includes commitment to a sporting code and/or recent experience working in a sport and exercise related capacity in a sports related business or gym.
Mature Applicants (over the age of 20 years)
Applicants over the age of 20 years will be considered where they can demonstrate the ability to succeed in a programme. This includes successful completion of a programme of study at Level 4 or above and/or commitment to a sporting code and/or recent experience working in a sport and exercise related capacity in a sports related business or gym.
Language Requirements
IELTS Test: Score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5
TOEFL Paper-based test (pBT): Score of 550
(with an essay score of 5 TWE
TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT): Score of 46 (with a writing score of 20)
University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations: FCE or FCE for schools with a score of 162. No less than 154 in each skill
NZCEL: Level 4 with the Academic endorsement
Pearson Test of English Academic: PToE Academic Score of 42
City and Guilds IESOL: B2 Communicator with a score of 42
Career opportunities
Depending upon choice of electives, graduates can: provide advice and education to the public on healthy eating habits and exercise; perform fitness assessments and develop exercise programmes; plan, manage and evaluate leisure and recreation events, as well as teach and coach selected sports such as rugby, tennis, hockey, golf or a sport of choice.
The Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science (Level 5) provides a path for students to enter the Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science (Level 6) or into the second year of the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise.
Employment opportunities may be found in sports and fitness centres, as fitness trainers, sports coaches, small business owners of fitness centres or as outdoor recreation leadership assistants.
Campus location
Invercargill
,
New Zealand



