What will this course be about?
Students will develop their knowledge of all aspects of Rugby League in various settings. This course is designed to enhance the total well being of the students in preparation for a career in sport.

What qualification does this count towards?

• Aoraki Polytech credits
• NZQA Unit Standards, NCEA Achievement Standards
• Academy Graduation certificate, awarded to students who meet all course and Academy requirements
• NZRFL modified games coaching certificate
• NZRFL Training Certificate

What do I need to have done already?

Obtained Course Director approval to enter the Academy programme

What is the assessment?

Internally assessed

What will the course cost?

No cost

Where will this course lead?

• Careers in sport: refereeing, sport development officers, sports conditioning coach, coaching, field sport workers, sports and personal trainers, kiwi sport, gym managers
• Armed forces
• Further Polytechnic and University courses

Time allocation: 20 hours per week

Andrew Auimatagi BedPE, Dip Tchg, Level 2 Coaching (Course Director)

• NRL: (2004) Parramatta Eels Premier League training squad
• Junior Kiwi (2002)
• New Zealand Residents (2004)
• New Zealand Universities (2005-2006)
• Captain of the New Zealand Universities side which won the International Universities Rugby League World Cup in Brisbane, 2005
• Extensive coaching experience at both junior and senior club level
• In his first season at Senior Club level, coached the Linwood Keas Premier B Rugby League team to the Canterbury Premiership Title in 2007
• Coach of the Aranui High School Junior and Senior teams 2008 and 2009. Canterbury secondary schools Champions
• Physical Education, Health and Rugby/Rugby League Teacher at Aranui High School