Course information
The Sport, Fitness and Administration course is primarily targeted at students wishing to pursue a career in the Sport and Fitness Industry. It is particularly relevant for those students wishing to participate in an ASBA (Australian School Based Apprenticeship) in this field. The course has a mix of both practical and theory based work and students should consider this when enrolling. Students completing this course will be working towards obtaining a Certificate II in Sport and Recreation.
Post-school pathways
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Students will find this course useful if they are considering courses in Coaching, Health Promotion, Sports Management, Fitness Instructor, or Personal Training.
Workload expectation
As a general guide to success in this course two hours per week of additional study on top of regular classes is expected.
Course pattern
Available as a Minor or Major
Suggested Minor course
Semester | Unit |
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1 | Sports Industry, First Aid, and Sports Trainer |
2 | Sports Coaching |
Suggested Major course
Semester | Unit |
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1 | Sports Industry, First Aid, and Sports Trainer |
2 | Sports Coaching |
3 | Fitness |
4 | Sports Administration and Management |
Unit descriptions
Sports Industry, First Aid, and Sports Trainer
In this unit students will study the topic of injuries in sport. They will be given the opportunity of preventing, treating and rehabilitating injuries, and also look at the role of sports trainers on the playing field.
Sports Coaching
Students will study the Sports Coaching unit, which will provide a background to coaching styles and philosophies and will also require students to work closely with younger athletes at local primary schools and clubs to apply coaching skills.
Fitness
This unit examines the components of fitness and principles of training and how they relate to the fitness industry. Students will be given the opportunity to develop training programs and apply them to special population groups such as athletes with disabilities.
Sports Administration and Management
This unit explores the administrative requirements of sporting organisations such as fitness centres and sporting clubs. This unit will also cover the broader topics of the industry such as Occupational Health and Safety and communicating effectively in the workplace.