Higher Advanced Diploma In Recreation Studies (Fitness) VRE007

Gain fitness knowledge to apply to your career in recreation! This course provides a management oriented training for people wanting to work in the health and fitness or recreation industries in a technical or management capacity. Graduates will have a broad understanding of human health together with specialised skills that will be developed through your choice of elective units. Course Aim

Successful completion of this course may assist the student to gain employment in the following fields: Health Club Manager, Recreation Officer, Technical Officer, Marketing Manager, Recreation/Fitness Consultant, Vocational Trainer.

Since this is a self-paced learning program, the student can study at a rate according to their ability and capabilities. This course may be studied over 3 years or less on a full time basis, or up to 8 years on a part time basis.

Course Content

A. Compulsory core modules

The following FIVE modules are compulsory:

B. Electives

Choose the remaining seven (4) modules from:

Other options will be considered.

C. Research Projects

Two Research projects (2 x 100 hours each) dealing with different aspects of the workplace.

D. INDUSTRY CONFERENCE/SEMINARS/MEETINGS

Learners must attend 100 hours (minimum) of industry seminars within the period of the course. These may include such things as industry conferences, seminars, or professional society meetings.

Additional: Students are required to attain a current Senior First Aid Certificate and Advanced First Aid Certificate at some point during the course.