Sport and Adventure Careers
The sport and adventure industries offer some of the most exciting and challenging opportunities in the world. You’ll learn how to achieve your goals, focusing on the most current knowledge and practical expertise you’ll need to succeed, and to help others do the same.
Is a career in sport or adventure for me?
You're on the right track if your interests include: Science, Biology, Health and Recreation, Physical Education, Sports Studies, English, Maths, Geography, Outdoor Education, And your skills include: communication, committment, self-motivation and good judgement.
Our Qualifications
Otago Polytechnic offers programmes ranging from certificate to graduate diploma level in the areas of sport and adventure including snowsports and avalanche safety (Wanaka-based). We have also recently introduced a Bachelor of Applied Science specialising in Physical Activity, Health and Wellness.
Where to next?
Could you be a future Personal Trainer, Adventure Guide, High-Performance Athlete Event Manager, Sports Administrator, High Performance Coach, Workplace Wellness Manager....?
Visit the Otago Institute of Sport and Adventure
Keen on training in snowsport instructing and avalanche safety at the stunning skifields of Wanaka? We offer a number of options beginning May and June each year.
Visit our Central Otago Campus
Keen on a career in the sports and adventure industries, but unsure if you're ready to enter a certificate or diploma programme? We can help you develop the academic and English language skills you'll need to study sucessfully.
Visit our School of Foundation Learning
Need more help making your decision? Our careers advisory service can help you plan the programme of study and support you'll need to get going.
Contact our Careers Service
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