YOUR WORLD IN SPORT AND EDUCATION - Wintec

PROGRAMMES
CERTIFICATE IN OUTDOOR
ADVENTURE AND RECREATION
(LEVEL 4) SP1004
DURATION: Starts February for one year
STUDY: Full-time
LOCATION: Rotokauri Campus
OVERVIEW
If you are a passionate, energetic
person who wants to work with people
designing, delivering and managing
outdoor adventure and recreation
experiences, then this programme is for
you. It introduces you to a broad range
of outdoor recreation experiences,
encouraging a high degree of motivation,
personal determination and teamwork
whatever your age and ability.
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL STUDY
• Adventure Environments
• Concepts of Strength Training
• Adventure in the Outdoors
• Recreation in the Community
• Recreation Leadership
• Injury Prevention and Management
• Rock Climbing and Caving
• Water and Bush Pursuits
HANDS-ON IS THE ONLY WAY
You’ll go outdoor rock climbing, caving,
bush tramping and kayaking and from
these experiences you’ll learn how to put
activities together to create adventure
programmes. You’ll also learn adventure
leadership for a variety of participants
from school children to adults.
For example, upon completion of this
course it’s you who’ll have the know-how
and practical skills to run a Top Town
programme at a primary school. Please
note, you will be required to attend
practical sessions that run over weekends.
WE WORK WITH THE INDUSTRY
Wintec is closely linked and consults
frequently with providers in the outdoor
adventure industry to ensure course
content is current and relevant. Guest
Speakers will join your qualified tutors
throughout the year to share their
in-depth knowledge of particular fields.
ON-SITE GYM
You’ll have full access to Wintec’s modern
gymnasium for training programmes and
building up your personal fitness.
WHAT A STUDY ENVIRONMENT!
You’ll do the theory in class but as you’re
learning about outdoor adventure and
recreation, there’s only one place for it;
the great outdoors! You will go caving and
rock climbing at Waitomo Caves, kayaking
in the many rivers in the region and hiking
in the spectacular ranges surrounding
Hamilton. The Waikato offers a huge
variety of recreational activities right on
our doorstep.
ENTRY CRITERIA - SUMMARY
To enter this programme you need
36 credits at NCEA Level 2 across 3 subjects
including 12 credits in English Level 2, or
equivalent. There are also specific literacy
and mathematics requirements.
CERTIFICATE IN FITNESS
INDUSTRY TRAINING
(LEVEL 4) SP1001
DURATION: Starts February for one year
STUDY: Full-time
LOCATION: Rotokauri Campus
OVERVIEW
Whatever your age and ability, if you
are a passionate, energetic person who
wants to work in the health and fitness
industry, work with individuals or sports
teams, or just train more effectively
for your own personal goals, then this
one-year programme is for you. This
qualification enables graduates to apply
for registration as an Exercise Consultant
with the New Zealand Register of Exercise
Professionals (REPs).
WHAT YOU’LL STUDY
• Introduction to the Sport
and Fitness Industry
• Concepts of Strength Training
• Aerobic Training
• Exercise Induction and Adherence
• Nutrition and Health
• Injury Prevention and Management
• Advanced Exercise Training
• Practicum
STRONG PARTNERSHIPS
In developing this course, Wintec had
input from gyms around the Waikato to
ensure we are delivering exactly what the
workplace is looking for and to ensure
that when it comes to getting a job, you
will have a qualification that is relevant.
NEXT STEP
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For more information about how to
enrol or to find out more, go to page 36.
Find out about life at Wintec on page 28.
Or, visit www.wintec.ac.nz/SP1004 for
full module details and entry criteria.
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