The NZ Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise with the Malakai Alatini Trust will immerse students in a practical hands on programme which combines academic study and sport specific industry experience in schools and clubs. Students will be interns, actively participating in activities from delivering sport skills at clubs and schools. Through the year students will have practical learning experience while they complete the Diploma which will enable the students to pursue careers as school sports coordinator, recreation programmer, sport specific coach, coaching coordinator, sport administrator, event manager, personal trainer, or continue to a Bachelor in Applied Sport and Exercise Science.

Prepare yourself for a career in this exciting and fast-paced industry with MIT. This programme is designed for those wanting to become highly qualified professionals in sport, recreation, exercise science, sport coaching and sport/leisure management.

All projects and practical sessions are contextualised and you gain industry experience while you study.

Upon successful completion of this programme, you can pathway directly into the second year of the Bachelor of Applied Sport & Exercise Science at Manukau Institute of Technology, School of Sport.

If you’re interested in studying sport and recreation, join the NZ Diploma in Sport, Recreation & Exercise with the Malakai Alatini Trust.