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Welcome Guide 2017
Welcome to Exercise Science
2017
Certificate in Exercise Science (Level 5)
Diploma in Exercise Science (Level6)
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Welcome to the School of Creative Industries – Exercise Science, we hope you enjoy your
time here studying with us.
The below people are experts in their field and are looking forward to sharing their
knowledge with you.
Dr. Julia Hennessay
Esther Scammell
Tutor
Jenny Cody
Phil Silverman
Acting Head of School
Acting Associate Head of School
Qualifications
PGDip. Nutrition
PGDip. Rehab
BAppSc Human Movement
PGDip. Rehab
M.Rehab
Dip Exercise Science
Dip. Therapeutic Massage
Position
Tutor
Tutor
Fraser Hilton
BSpEx
Sport and Relaxation Massage L5
Adult Education L4
Tutor
Rome Vailini
Dip. Exercise Science (Distinction)
Cert. Exercise Science (Distinction)
BCom Tourism Management
Tutorial Assistant
Gym Manager
Please note: This document is a living document, which means that it will be updated as
information is changed.
If you have any questions/comments about this Welcome booklet please
email [email protected]
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Helpful Information
Important Dates
Start Trimester One: 6 March 2017
Study Break: Monday 17 April to Friday 21 April 2017
Finish Trimester One: 30 June 2017
Start Trimester Two: 17 July 2017
Study Break and Work Placement: 25 September to 6 October 2017
Finish Trimester Two: 10 November 2017
Exams are held in the last two weeks of each semester. See your course outline for the
assessment dates that you need to meet.
Timetable
It is likely that you will have classes in a number of different rooms throughout the year. The
timetable for your classes will be available closer to the start date of your course. If you are
still unsure, please contact your tutor.
Attendance
Classes are not repeated.
Your ability to be in class on time is vitally important. Missing the first 10 or 15 minutes of
your class makes it harder on you to succeed. Being fashionable late is not a skill you get
marks for and is not a good habit to form.
There is an official attendance requirement for the following courses in these programmes:
EX5237
Group Training and Communication
EX5233
Methods of Training
EX5234
Weights and Programming
EX5238
Fitness Testing
EX6235
Exercise Therapy Assessment
EX6234
Professional Practice
EX6236
Exercise Therapy Prescription
To successfully pass the courses listed above you must attend at least 80% of the practical
classes in if you are enrolled on the certificate. If you are enrolled in the Diploma then the
80% rule applies to all timetabled classes for the above courses. To put it simply if you miss
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four (4) classes you will fail. So the best course of action here is to make it a habit to not
miss any of your classes.
Attending all your timetabled classes greatly improves your chances of successfully
completing your qualification.
Below is some important attendance information to be mindful of during your studies here:
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If you are receiving a student allowance you must attend classes and show
academic progress; if you don’t, your allowance may be stopped. It’s worth noting
that we can reinstate your allowance if you show significant improvement.
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We are tasked by the government to make you ‘work ready’. To achieve this goal
we expect you to:
a) Attend all your classes
b) Notify us if you are going to be absent
c) Provide a medical certificate if you are sick for longer than three days.
In the real world those are the expected behaviours of employees, so we ask that
you also meet these expectations whilst at WelTec.
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If you are sick at the time of an assessment/test or when an assignment is due you
must provide a medical certificate to be eligible for a resit/resubmission or
extension.
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If you are an International student Immigration NZ insists on 100% attendance,
unless sick and able to provide a medical certificate as proof.
Transferring & Withdrawing
If in the first two weeks of your programme you realise your courses aren’t correct, or you
are advised by your tutor that you should be doing a different course, then you need to
fill in the transfer form and drop it off to the SET Team located in the student hub, or
visit the SET Team in person to arrange your transfer.
If you discover that the qualification you are enrolled in is just not floating your boat in
the first two weeks, then you need to fill in the withdraw form and take it to the SET
Office. Completing this process in the two week time frame will ensure you are not left
with a debt for no reward. The SET Team can chat to you about this and other options
going forward.
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Health and Safety
WelTec works hard to ensure that you are safe while on our campuses. Your job, as a
student, is to follow instructions when asked by staff who are looking after your safety.
Please also ensure that any medical issues have been declared on your enrolment form.
For some practical classes, you must wear the prescribed protective clothing and footwear
during these classes, as directed by your tutor.
Random Drug Testing does occur. If you are involved in an accident you will be drug tested.
If you are going on work placement you may be drug tested. If you refuse you will be stood
down.
For more information about Health and Safety around campus click on the links below:
Safety Procedures
Smoke Free, Drugs and Alcohol Free Campus
Healthcare
Counselling Service
Student ICT Services and Student Login
WelTec provides you with computers, printers/photocopiers, and software on our campuses
to support your study. You can bring your own device (smart phone, laptop, tablet) and
connect to our wireless network on most campuses.
You can login at any time after you have received your Enrolment Confirmation letter, which
has your login ID and password in it. You can login at any campus in the Learning Commons.
Your first login will need to be at one of our campuses.
More information about ICT Services and your student login can be found here.
Moodle
Moodle is an online learning space that your tutors may use to post course information or
communicate with you. It also contains lots of other useful information, so it pays to become
familiar with it. Your Moodle login and password is your WelTec login and password (see
login information above). If you require help with Moodle please email
[email protected] or call 0800 141 121
Results
You can log into results.weltec.ac.nz to access your provisional results. If you have any
questions about these results please talk to your Tutor. While you are logged in, please
check and update your address and contact details, so that the final results are mailed to the
correct address. Finalising results can take up to six weeks after the official finish date of your
programme.
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Further assessment
In order to be eligible for reassessment, you must have achieved between 40 – 49% overall in
the course, and you must have attempted each of the assessments contained in a course.
If eligible, you may have one reassessment per course. The School will negotiate with you a
new date for the reassessment upon receipt of the resit application form. An
administration fee will be charged.
Any reassessment will receive a maximum of 50% of the available marks for that assessment.
Exception
EX5234 Weights and Programming
EX5238 Fitness Testing
In addition to the above, you may have one reassessment for each of the Practical
Demonstration assessments.
Application for the Practical reassessment must be made within 5 working days of the
notification of the Practical Demonstration result. The School will negotiate with you a new
date for the reassessment upon receipt of the resit application form.
Any Practical Demonstration reassessment will be allocated the minimum pass grade for the
assessment.
Late submission of work
In the case of illness, injury or exceptional circumstances an extension no later than the
course end date may be granted by the course tutor. You will need to complete an
Extension before course ends form. A new date will be negotiated with the tutor at this
time.
Extensions beyond the course end date may be granted as outlined in the Academic Statute.
To start the process you need to complete an Extension after course ends form.
What You Need
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Course Textbook find them here
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Usual assortment of pens, pencil, paper
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Appropriate sports shoes
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Appropriate sportswear
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A way to get to classes
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A way to get to your work placement
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Brain switched on
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Ability to ask questions
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Support Services
WelTec offers a range of services and support to students. Whatever kind of challenge you
are facing, whether it's with your studies or your personal life — there’s someone to help.
Our staff are dedicated to ensuring that you have access to the information and resources
you need to be successful in your studies. Click on this link to learn more about the services
we offer. These are all free to you as an enrolled WelTec student so make sure you use them
when you need to.
Student Forms and Other Important Information
Click the links below for the appropriate information/form.
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Aegrotat
Assessment cover sheet
Automatic payment
Complaint
Exam/assessment re-sit
Exceptional circumstances
Extension after course ends
Extension before course ends
Feedback
Privacy consent form
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Credit recognition
Replacement certificate/ academic
record
Special assessment conditions
Student support fund
Transfer/ change enrolment
Withdrawal
Plagiarism and Academic
Dishonesty
Student Code of Conduct
Tips for success
Keep in touch if you are struggling! Your tutor wants you to succeed, so please don’t be
afraid to ask for help if you need it.
Attendance matters. History shows us that the chance of you passing is much higher if you
come to your classes.
Programme Information
For specific information about your chosen programme please click on the appropriate link
below:
HV4304 Certificate in Exercise Science (Level 5)
HV4305 Diploma in Exercise Science (Level 6)
You will be given more information by your tutor when they present your course outline to
you.
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HV4304 Certificate in Exercise Science (Level 5)
Aims
To provide students with the knowledge and skills to gain employment in the sports,
recreation, health and fitness industry.
Graduate Profile
At the completion of the Certificate in Exercise Science (Level 5) graduates will be able to:
• Work in a team
• Communicate with clients and staff within the work environment
• Conduct industry standard fitness assessments
• Design exercise and/or resistance training programmes for a variety of groups
• Demonstrate a range of weight lifting exercises and teach clients to correctly lift and
spot
• Deliver a safe and effective group exercise or sports coaching session
• Carry out basic anthropometrical testing
• Apply appropriate nutritional concepts for general health, exercise and sport
• Operate within the industry standards of professional ethics, attitude and fitness to
clients
• Assess and manage risks associated with exercise
• Apply consumer law applicable to a small business
• Develop a set of simple financial statements
• Apply principles to calculate taxable income
• Apply for Registration as an Exercise Professional (REPS) at the exercise consultant
Level 2, or above depending on experience
Graduates will have the knowledge and skills to pursue further study in the exercise.
Entry into supervised positions in personal and/or group fitness training, sports coaching or
health promotion. Positions could be within a gym environment, Regional Sports Trust, Local
Authority, or School.
Successful completion of HV4304 Certificate in Exercise Science (Level 5) provides entry into
Year 2 of HV4305 Diploma in Exercise Science (Level 6).
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Course Structure
HV4304 Certificate in Exercise Science (Level 5) consists of eight compulsory courses totalling
120 credits delivered over one year, and is an embedded qualification within the Diploma. It
also contains 35 hours of off-site practical work experience.
You must complete the programme within one year of fulltime study, or 2 years part time study.
Course
Number
Course Title
EX5231
Anatomy
EX5232
Exercise Physiology
EX5233
Methods of Training
EX5234
Weights and Programming
EX5235
Nutrition
EX5236
Workplace Success Skills
EX5237
Group Training and
Communication
Credits
To gain knowledge of human anatomy in
relation to sport and fitness.
To gain knowledge of the principles and
processes of human physiology and how
the hormonal, muscular, nervous,
cardiovascular and the respiratory
systems adapt to exercise.
To gain knowledge and skills to develop
and demonstrate health related fitness
training for individuals and groups.
To gain knowledge and skills to assess
and prescribe appropriate exercise
programmes for clients
To gain knowledge and skills to develop
nutritional plans for health and sport.
To provide students with an introduction
to basic business principles and practical
skills in small business management; and
the opportunity to apply their knowledge
and skills in a real work environment.
To develop practical and communication
skills to coach groups effectively; and to
develop mental skills training required to
work effectively with individuals and
groups in the sports and fitness industry.
To gain knowledge and skills to conduct
and evaluate fitness screening tests.
EX5238
Fitness Testing
Off-site practical work experience – 35 Hours
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15
15
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Graduation Criteria
To receive HV4304 Certificate in Exercise Science (Level 5) you must pass the above 8
courses, and complete the work experience.
Distinction
HV4304 Certificate in Exercise Science (Level 5) with Distinction will be awarded if you have
achieved “A” grades in the following 5 courses:
• EX5231 Anatomy
• EX5232 Exercise Physiology
• EX5234 Weights and Programming
• EX5235 Nutrition
• EX5238 Fitness Testing
and
• a B pass (or higher) in all other courses
You must submit a completion form found on the graduation page of the website.
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HV4305 Diploma in Exercise Science (Level 6)
Aims
To provide students with the knowledge and skills to gain employment in the sports,
recreation, health and fitness industry, especially in the areas of health promotion,
rehabilitation, sports specialist training and special populations.
Graduate Profile
At the completion of the Certificate in Exercise Science (Level 5) graduates will be able to:
• Work in a team
• Communicate with clients and staff within the work environment
• Conduct industry standard fitness assessments
• Design exercise and/or resistance training programmes for a variety of groups
• Demonstrate a range of weight lifting exercises and teach clients to correctly lift and
spot
• Deliver a safe and effective group exercise or sports coaching session
• Carry out basic anthropometrical testing
• Apply appropriate nutritional concepts for general health, exercise and sport
• Operate within the industry standards of professional ethics, attitude and fitness to
clients
• Assess and manage risks associated with exercise
• Apply consumer law applicable to a small business
• Develop a set of simple financial statements
• Apply principles to calculate taxable income
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Perform specialised fitness assessment
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Prescribe a range of exercise programmes for individual needs
Determine and perform appropriate postural and movement analysis assessments
Guide and motivate individuals through recovery, using exercise therapy principles
Develop client behaviour modification skills
Provide rehabilitation management by applying exercise therapy principles
Assess and analyse dietary intake and make appropriate recommendations
Manage a small business
Apply for Registration as an Exercise Professional (REPS) at the personal trainer
level
Graduates will have the knowledge and skills to pursue further study in the exercise.
Entry into supervised and unsupervised positions in a range of fitness related roles, including
sport co-ordination, personal and/or group training, nutrition and health promotion, and
exercise therapy. Positions could be within a gym environment, Government Agency,
Regional Sports Trusts, District Health Board (DHB)), Local Authority (City Council), or School.
Students successfully completing HV4305 Diploma in Exercise Science (Level 6) could pursue
further study at a higher level.
There are no formal arrangements with other providers to staircase students from HV4305
Diploma in Exercise Science (Level 6) to the degree level.
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Course Structure
HV4305 Diploma in Exercise Science (Level 6) consists of sixteen compulsory courses totalling
240 credits delivered over two years.
You must complete the programme within two years of fulltime study, or 4 years part time
study.
Course
Number
Course Title
Credits
YEAR ONE
EX5231
Anatomy
EX5232
Exercise Physiology
EX5233
Methods of Training
EX5234
Weights and Programming
EX5235
Nutrition
EX5236
Workplace Success Skills
EX5237
Group Training and
Communication
EX5238
Fitness Testing
To gain knowledge of human anatomy in
relation to sport and fitness.
To gain knowledge of the principles and
processes of human physiology and how
the hormonal, muscular, nervous,
cardiovascular and the respiratory
systems adapt to exercise.
To gain knowledge and skills to develop
and demonstrate health related fitness
training for individuals and groups.
To gain knowledge and skills to assess
and prescribe appropriate exercise
programmes for clients
To gain knowledge and skills to develop
nutritional plans for health and sport.
To provide students with an introduction
to basic business principles and practical
skills in small business management; and
the opportunity to apply their knowledge
and skills in a real work environment.
To develop practical and communication
skills to coach groups effectively; and to
develop mental skills training required to
work effectively with individuals and
groups in the sports and fitness industry.
To gain knowledge and skills to conduct
and evaluate fitness screening tests.
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15
15
15
15
15
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15
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Course
Number
Course Title
Credits
YEAR TWO
EX6232
Exercise Psychology
EX6233
Applied Nutrition
EX6234
Professional Practice
EX6235
Exercise Therapy Assessment
EX6236
Exercise Therapy Prescription
EX6237
Health and Exercise for Special
Populations
EX6238
Personal Training
EX6239
Business of Exercise
To gain knowledge of how
psychological characteristics affect an
individual’s participation in sport and
exercise.
To gain knowledge and skills of
nutrition and health promotion to
make nutritional recommendations
and develop health promotion guides
for specific community groups.
To gain knowledge and skills to
become successful health
professionals.
To gain knowledge and skills to apply
assessment protocols for upper and
lower extremities and the trunk to
clients, and interpret the results.
To gain knowledge and skills to
implement an appropriate
rehabilitation exercise programme for
clients.
To gain knowledge and skills to
develop health and exercise
prescriptions for special populations.
To apply knowledge and skills to
improve overall health of clients in an
actual work environment
To gain knowledge and skills of small
business management.
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
The Diploma contains 55 hours of practical work experience – 35 hours off site, and 20
hours in the WelTec gym environment.
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Graduation Criteria
To receive HV4305 Diploma in Exercise Science (Level 6) you must pass all 16 courses listed
above
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Distinction
HV4305 Diploma in Exercise Science (Level 6) with Distinction will be awarded if you have
achieved “A” grades in the following 5 courses:
• EX6233 Applied Nutrition
• EX6235 Exercise Therapy Assessment
• EX6236 Exercise Therapy Prescription
• EX6237 Health and Exercise for Special Populations
• EX6238 Personal Training
and
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a B pass (or higher) in all other courses
You must submit a completion form found on the graduation page of the website.
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