COURSE AIM
This course aims to improve your career prospects in the following fields: Health Club Manager, Recreation Officer, Technical Officer, Marketing Manager, Recreation/Fitness Consultant, Vocational Trainer.
DURATION
2,500 hours minimum nominal duration, including:
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 4 modules are compulsory: Biochemistry (Animals), Instructional Skills, Business Studies, and Workplace Health and Safety.
b/ Stream Core Modules
800 hours of study in compulsory modules (normally 8 x 100 hour modules) as follows:
Recreation Administration I, Recreation Administration II, Recreation Administration III, Recreation Administration IV, Human Health & Fitness I, Human Biology I, Facility Management I, Facility Management II.
c/ Stream Elective Subjects
600 hours of study in modules (normally 6 X 100 hour modules), selected from the following:
Human Nutrition I, Human Nutrition II, Human Nutrition III, Human Biology II, Healthy Buildings I, Medicinal Herbs, Sports Nutrition. Other options will be considered.
d/ Optional Electives
200 hours of study in modules (normally 2 X 100 hour modules), which can be chosen from any advanced diploma accredited modules, selected from stream electives not studied yet, or any module from other diplomas.
* Students are required to attain a current Senior First Aid Certificate and Advanced First Aid Certificate at some point during the course.
WORKPLACE- ORIENTED RESEARCH
Three projects must be undertaken to satisfy the 200 hour nominal duration. Each project will deal with a distinct aspect of workplace activity, and culminate in a written formal report of a length appropriate to the nature of the project.
WORKSHOPS
Workshop requirements are specified in curriculum documents which can be supplied to a mentor or supervisor anywhere in the world. These requirements may take up to 200 hours to complete, and must be signed off by an approved mentor/supervisor before credit is granted. Most students will satisfy this requirement toward the end of their diploma, in the course of working in industry. Others may attend sessioons with a supervisor who they arrange to be approved for this purpose in their locality. Any payments made to a supervisor must be negotiated and made by the student.
INDUSTRY CONFERENCE/SEMINARS/MEETINGS
You 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.
More Information on ACS Distance Education and our courses
Who are our tutors?
Our tutors are all highly experienced and professional, knowledgeable in their field of study. We have staff from around the world, enabling us to gain a wide variety of perspectives. We have a school in the UK and in Australia. If you would like to have a look at our tutors, then click on the “The School” in the boxes above and choose “The Staff” option.
Sample Course Notes
Our courses are all written by highly qualified tutors and writers, who also teach on the courses, so know them well. We strive to update our courses and improve them with new information, methods and knowledge on an ongoing basis. If you would like to see examples of some of our courses, then choose the “Enrolment” option above, and then click on “Sample Course Notes”.
What learning method should I choose?
We offer three learning methods – e-learning, correspondence and online. If you are not sure which is the right choose for you, then click on the “Enrolment” box above, then “Learning Methods.”
How Long will it take to complete the course?
This obviously varies from student to student. Some students will have more time for study than others. Some students may work quicker than others, so it is an individual thing. We estimate that most students will take, for example, 4 – 6 months to complete a 100 hour individual module, but we allow up to 12 months for you to complete it.
Longer courses will obviously take longer. You can find more information on the length of time required and so on the “Enrolment” box, then selecting “Terms and Conditions of Enrolment.”
What Do Our Students think of us?
If you would like to read comments from our previous students, then choose the “Enrolment” option above, then “Student Testimonials”.
I don’t think this is the right course for me.
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Recognition and Accreditation
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Who is ACS Distance Education?
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