Poutuarongo Kawa Oranga
Te Wananga o Raukawa
Subject area
Human Movement and Sports Science
Qualification
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Entry requirements
The Poutuarongo Kawa Oranga encourages expressions of interest from people with an interest in one or more of the following areas: Maori Health Promotion, Maori Performance and Particpation in Sport, Maori Performance and Participation in Exercise.
Applicants should:
- Demonstrate an ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both te reo Maori and English.
- Have a desire to make a positive contribution to Maori wellbeing, specifically within the key areas of Maori health promotion and Maori performance and participation in sport and exercise.
- Be committed to expressing kaupapa and embracingte reo and matauranga Maori as vehicles for Maori lifestyle advancement.
- Be prepared to engage in personalised Kawa Oranga, with an emphasis on regular physical activity, optimal nutrition and positive lifestyle modification strategies.
- Have a strong level of support from wh?nau or work colleagues for the duration of study within the Poutuarongo Kawa Oranga degree.
- Be aged 17 years old or over.
If applicable, have existing qualifications or suitable experience in either sport, exercise, nutrition, Maori health or other similar areas.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
Poutuarongo Kawa Oranga graduates will have the skills and knowledge required to provide guidance and leadership in te taha tinana within whanau, hapu and iwi. They will be agents for the promotion of Kawa Oranga and will add an important dimension to M?ori lifestyle advancement across successive generations.
Career options for Poutuarongo graduates include:
- Maori Health Promotion
- Maori Health Research
- Exercise and Nutrition Coach/Personal Trainer/Life Coach
- Sports Cooridinator (Wharekura/Kura Tuarua, Hapu/Iwi)
- Sports Coach/ Skills Coach
- Sports Manager/ Agent
- Iwi and Hapu Event Management
- Maori Health Advisory/ M?ori Health Advocacy roles
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Other Health at this level can earn:
$44,000
Median earnings one year after study
$51,000
Median earnings two years after study
$60,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
75%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2022
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Whanganui Trust Scholarships and Education Grants
Provided by:
Whanganui Trust - The Secretary
Website:
http://www.morikau.com/trust.html
Value:
Up to $500 (see "Additional Information").
New Zealand Institute of Sport Scholarships
Provided by:
New Zealand Institute of Sport
Website:
http://www.nzis.co.nz/apply-to-study
Value:
Tuition Fees.
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 926 2642
Phone: (6) 364 9011
Fax: (6) 364 9013
Email: tetomonga@twor-otaki.ac.nz
Web: http://www.wananga.com
Sources
NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.
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