Strength and Conditioning
About
The New Zealand Strength and Conditioning Accreditation (NZSCA) has been set up under the umbrella of SESNZ, to support New Zealand’s growing strength and conditioning community.
Vision: Fostering excellence in strength and conditioning through evidence-based practice
Drivers:
- Bring together the current New Zealand based strength and conditioning community
Create a New Zealand industry standard for strength and conditioning - Generate upskilling opportunities for New Zealand based strength and conditioning coaches
- Provide mentorship for developing strength and conditioning coaches within New Zealand, keeping them engaged and enhancing practice
- Provide consistently strong strength and conditioning delivery to athletes across the country
NZSCA Levels:
Level 1: Practitioner
Achievement of this level will require course and assessment work to be completed
Level 2: Advanced Practitioner
Achievement of this level will require a number of year practicing strength and conditioning focused on enhancing sports performance
Level 3: Expert Practitioner
Achievement of this level will be decided by peers and require being a leader in the field of New Zealand strength and conditioning
Upcoming Level one accreditation course – Christchurch
28th & 29th November 2019
Please fill in registration form above
Founding Members
Mat Blair
Masters of Physical Education
World Rugby Strength and Conditioning Consultant
Mark Drury
Masters of Strength and Conditioning
Owner of Elite Fit NZ
Nic Gill
PhD in Exercise Physiology
Associate Professor (Human Performance) University of Waikato
Keir Hanson
PhD in Sport Science, and Master of Business Administration
Stephen Hotter
Post Grad Dip in Sport Science
Head of Strength and Conditioning HPSNZ
Frans Van der Merwe
Master in Musculoskeletal Exercise Rehabilitation
Midlands Hockey Head of Strength and Conditioning
Ruth Naidoo
Master in Health Science
Co-Director at Physical Impact
Jamie Tout
Bachelor of Physical Education
VX Sport Performance Director