Introduction
Work on your fitness while achieving NCEA
If you want to be physically active and energised while you study, our CareerFit course is for you. Work out using our gym equipment, play sports and exercise in the great recreational spaces around our campus while learning about coaching and leading sports teams.
Learn about:
- Maintaining Personal Fitness
- Health & Nutrition
- Teamwork while playing sports
- Career Planning
- Leadership & Coaching Skills
Enrol in our CareerFit Programme to:
- Complete NCEA Level 2 Vocational Pathway – Service Industries
- Learn about exercise and physiology
- Learn about nutrition and eating well
- Spend time exercising and coaching
- Work as a team and learn work skills
- Plan for an active career in any industry
What will I learn?
This CareerFit course covers:
- Maintaining Personal Fitness
- Health & Nutrition
- Teamwork while playing sports
- Career Planning
- Leadership & Coaching Skills
What qualification will I get?
Graduates will receive “NCEA Level 2, Vocational Pathway – Sport and Fitness”
What is the start date, timetable and course duration?
- Start dates:
- You can start any time
- Timetable:
- 8:30am – 3:00pm Monday to Friday
- Course duration:
- 20 weeks if you already have NCEA Level 1
- 26 weeks if you don’t have NCEA Level 1 yet
What are the costs?
This course is free if you meet the eligibility criteria
What is the location for this course?
This course is available in-person from our Mt Maunganui, Rotorua and Whakatane branches
Is this course available via distance learning?
No, sorry, it is only available in person at the branches listed above
Is this course available to international students?
No, this course is offered only to NZ citizens or permanent residents
Is this course best suited to students of a certain age?
Anyone aged 16 years and older is welcome
Are there any prerequisites?
No, there are no prerequisites for this course
What do students who have done this course say about it?
- “It’s a lot more hands-on than school. The Tutors Nikki and Jock are Really good an super helpful. I’ve learned a lot about muscles bones nutrition and new techniques for exercising.” – Talia Sutherland
- “I felt really welcomed as soon as I started. I’m going into work when I finish the course and the course has helped me prepare and increased my fitness and stamina. I want to keep the gym programs going outside of the course.” – Jamie Rolls
- “It’s been really productive and entertaining. I’ve met lots of great new people. The Tutors have been really positive and I want to keep my workout routine going after I finish.” – Lachlan McGinness
- “It’s been good being around so many positive people. I’m joining a Gym to keep going in this direction. I am planning to carry on into a level 4 fitness course and hopefully become a personal trainer.” – Kassi Glanville Rolleston
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