Introduction
Work on your fitness while achieving NCEA
If you want to keep physically active and energised while you study towards your NCEA Level 2, 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.
This is a fully funded Youth Guarantee course offered at our Mount Maunganui and Rotorua delivery sites.
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 – Service Industires – (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. It is fully funded by the government Youth Guarantee fund,for those who meet the eligiblity criteria which we can discuss with you.
What is the location for this course?
This course is available in-person from our Mt Maunganui & Rotorua branches
Is this course available via distance learning?
Is this course available to international students?
Is this course best suited to students of a certain age?
We are focused on school leavers who are aged 15 years to 19 years of age who want to plan a pathway to employment or higher training.
Are there any prerequisites?
Ideally you would have achieved your NCEA Level 1 or your Literacy & Numeracy credits for NCEA but we can discuss this at your interview.
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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