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.
