SPRT320-26A (C) Approved Start 2026

Internship

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 13 July 2026
End Date: Sunday, 7 February 2027
Withdrawal Dates
The withdrawal dates for this course (both with and without fee refund) will be confirmed once a) the course start date and b) course length is confirmed. Students are advised to consult the department for further information.

Description

This course brings together knowledge gained throughout the Sport Coaching programme, providing students with experience in a professional sport-related workplace of their choice, with a view to future employment or further study. The internship provides students with an opportunity to gain an understanding of management structures and practices with a professional sporting organisation, while specialising in the area of their chosen endorsement. Students will work towards a substantial project in an authentic setting. Students will develop critical reflection skills and technical and interpersonal skills required to work successfully in a professional workplace.

Learning Outcomes

1. Develop key personal and professional skills and attributes in the discipline-specific internship setting related to the student's major.
2. Analyse, critique and contribute to the development of the internship environment specific to the content learnt in the student’s major.
3. Plan, implement and evaluate a sports or physical activity event, programme, or project by completion of the internship programme relevant to the student's major.
4. Critically examine, understand and apply bicultural practise in the internship environment.

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:

Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award

Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.

Employable, innovative and enterprising

Students will develop key skills and attributes sought by employers that can be used in a range of applications.

Biculturally competent and confident

Students will be aware of and understand the nature of biculturalism in Aotearoa New Zealand, and its relevance to their area of study and/or their degree.

Engaged with the community

Students will have observed and understood a culture within a community by reflecting on their own performance and experiences within that community.

Prerequisites

Successful completion of ALL required 100 level and 200 level courses from the Sport Coaching or Bachelor of Sport schedule.

Restrictions

Equivalent Courses

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lecture A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Thursday 15:00 - 16:00 A8 Lecture Theatre
13 Jul - 19 Jul
10 Aug - 16 Aug
21 Sep - 27 Sep

Course Coordinator

Piet Van Hasselt

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
In Class Lecture Reports 15% Due in the allocated weeks.
Initial Workplan 22 Jul 2026 Completed and approved, otherwise withdrawn from the course.
Portfolio 28 Jan 2027 85%

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,099.00

International fee $5,388.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

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