Aoraki's Sport and Fitness Diploma is also the ideal stepping stone into degree level programmes in exercise science, PE, sport and recreation and Recreation management.

• Learn the theory, knowledge, practical skills and the right attitude to gain a career as a gym instructor, fitness leader, sports facilitator, or coach.
• Have access to coaching from national level coaches, speakers from industry, and engage with schools and sport and fitness providers.
• Pathway to higher level study across New Zealand

Upon graduating you may wish to apply for entry to higher level programmes in exercise science, sport coaching, and physical education or sport management. You can receive credit for their study in a range of allied courses at the Waikato Institute of Technology, Otago University, Southern Institute of Technology, Auckland University of Technology, Christchurch College of Education, Lincoln University and Massey University.

Newly established in Timaru, the Diploma in Sport and Fitness class boasts a purpose built gym, which is run by you. You also get the chance to organise and participate in weekly lunchtime game sessions and learn hands on in a practical environment.

Our Christchurch campus is newly located at Christchurch Park, a quality sporting and recreation facility. Compete in an annual tournament against SIT in Christchurch - of which we are the current trophy holders!

So whether your interest is fitness, rugby, basketball, ice hockey, swimming, cycling, golf, badminton, gymnastics, softball or whatever, choose Aoraki to develop your personal performance and gain vocational opportunities.