Riccarton High School Riccarton High School

Level 3 Sport Leadership

3SPL
Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Miss N. Bell.

Recommended Prior Learning

This course is open to Year 13, and in some cases Year 12 students who have a strong interest in the sports and recreation industry. Preference will be given to Year 13 students. Students will need to have achieved Level 1 Literacy and be currently engaged in the HPE learning area.


This course is for any students who are interested in pursuing a career in the sports and recreation industry. In this course, students will explore pathways around sport coaching, personal training, and event management. This will be a highly practical course where students will get a taster in each of these areas. The focus is also on developing leadership and management skills, so students need to be enthusiastic to lead in a variety of contexts, with a variety of people. 

Assessment will be through a combination of unit and achievement standards. 

Not a UE approved subject.


Learning Areas:

Hauora Me Mahi Tīnana - Health and Physical Education


Career Pathways

Acupuncturist, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Registered Nurse, Air Force Aviator, Air Force Officer, Paramedic, Pathologist, Police Officer, Army Officer, Army Soldier, Audiologist/Audiometrist, Biomedical Engineer, Biomedical Technician, Biosecurity Officer, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Clinical Physiologist, Physician, Surgeon, Counsellor, Midwife, Dental Assistant, Podiatrist, Chiropractor, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Dental Technician, Psychologist, Trainer, Community Karitāne, Community Development Worker, Oral Health Therapist, Dentist, Diagnostic Radiologist, Dietitian, Workplace Relations Adviser, Sports Coach/Official, General Practitioner, Gynaecologist/Obstetrician, Psychiatrist, Early Childhood Teacher, Human Resources Adviser, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Environmental/Public Health Officer, Firefighter, Ranger, Professional Sportsperson, Health and Safety Inspector, Groundsperson, Health and Safety Adviser, Health Promoter, Health Services Manager, Health Care Assistant, Naturopath, Primary School Teacher, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Massage Therapist, Medical Laboratory Technician, Radiation Therapist, Nanny/Child Carer, Navy Sailor, Navy Officer, Occupational Therapist, Osteopath, Physiotherapist, Tertiary Lecturer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Recreation Co-ordinator, Radiation Oncologist, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Social Worker, Teacher Aide, Television Presenter, Psychotherapist, Career Consultant, Support Worker