Jeremy McIlroy, Bachelor of Sport and Recreation

 

Jeremy McIlroy is all set for success as a professional sports’ coach after graduating from NMIT and AUT with a Bachelor of Sport and Recreation degree.

Jeremy kicked off his career in the fitness industry by enrolling in NMIT’s Certificate in Fitness and Exercise Science with the aim of becoming a personal trainer and professional coach. He progressed to the Diploma in Applied Fitness and went on to graduate with AUT’s Bachelor of Sport and Recreation degree, which is delivered through NMIT.

He now has 10 years experience  working as a strength and conditioning coach developing training programmes for both the Tasman Rugby Union, Nelson Boys College rugby 1st XV and Tasman Rugby Union’s Rugby Academy members, and men’s and women’s sevens rugby players. One of his tutors at NMIT also helped him in to work as a personal trainer at Results Gym in Nelson.

“The best thing about this career is being in a position to help people develop into professional athletes – it’s incredibly rewarding work,” he says. “NMIT really sets you up to have the tools and skills you need to be able to go out into the industry and succeed.”

Jeremy says NMIT’s fitness programmes appealed because the training was practical and they had strong links with the sport and fitness industry.

“I chose NMIT because its sports and fitness programmes are highly regarded and they offer really good practical work experience,” Jeremy says.