Home Study Course - Certificate in Recreation
Do you want to work with people in the community? Do you want to know how to plan recreation programs for adults? Do you want the skills to make an effective play program for children? Do you want an active job? Do you want to get involved in sports, fitness and recreation? Do you want to develop leadership skills?
"This is an excellent course with many dimensions. It's really ideal for people who want to work in the varied recreation industry - this course covers the foundation knowledge needed to give you confidence and a real depth of knowledge! You will learn how to communicate and plan activities for all different groups of people. Really valuable course with some fantastic activities to give you inspiration!" J.Pollock, Former Youth Leader in Vacation Care Programs in the UK and Australia.
This course involves 30 lessons plus practical assignments covering the nature and scope of leisure studies, recreation, leadership principles and practices, fitness and fitness testing, managing recreation facilities, first aid, staff supervision and management, marketing, budgeting, tourism, youth leadership, sports, crafts, environmental activities, organising exhibitions and more.
Duration: 600 hours
Course Structure
There are 30 Lessons:
1. Introduction to Recreation
2. The Nature and Scope of Recreation
3. History of Recreation
4. Planning Recreation Programs
5. Leadership
6. Introduction to Fitness
7. Fitness Testing
8. Developing an Exercise Program
9. Herb Crafts
10. Planning for Recreation Facilities
11. Parks and Playgrounds
12. Play leadership
13. Recreation for Special Populations
14. Sports in Recreation
15. Introduction to Gardening
16. Gardening in Recreation
17. Tourism
18. Understanding People
19. Communication skills - writing
20. Communication Skills - speaking
21. Photography and Recreation
22. Environmental Studies
23. Environmental Activities
24. Youth Leadership
25. First Aid
26. Office Management
27. Staff Supervision
28. Organising an Event
29. Marketing
30. Budgeting
AIMS FOR LEARNING DURING THIS CERTIFICATE
Develop an understanding of the meaning of recreation.
Describe gardening activities as recreational pursuits.
Go on, start today and take the first step to a career out of the ordinary! You could progress into leisure facility management, run tourist trips and adventure tours, become a co-ordinator of child care programs responsible for planning and development, work in a care setting for the elderly or disadvantaged youth ... the opportunities are endless..!
Fee Payment Options You can pay either
Full amount up front
As a two part payment plan
As a four part payment plan
If you pay in 2 parts, the first half of the course is supplied initially; and the second part payment is not made until you have completed the first half (at which time the second half of the course is supplied).
What qualification will I get for completing this course?
If you successfully pass the exam and all assignments, you will receive a Certificate in Recreation. This course is nationally accreditated by IARC.
Where do I sit the exams?
You can take examinations at a time and location to suit you. If you enrol, you will be sent further information on how to arrange examinations at the end of the course, or contact us now for more information on this simple process.
If you do not wish to take the exam, you will receive a Course Completion letter when you have passed all assignments.
You can find further information on the examinations process by clicking on the “Enrolment” link above. You can find further information on other courses by clicking on the “Courses” link above.
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 know if this is the right course for me, can I speak to someone to find out more?
If you’re not sure about this course, then why not look at our wide range of other courses. Click on the “Courses” box above.
You may also wish to design your own course to fit in with exactly what YOU want. To do so, click on the “Enrolment” box, then “Design your Own Course”.
If you would like more advice on a course, then you can contact us and ask a tutor about the courses. You can contact us by calling 0800 328 4723 or +44(0) 384 442752 or emailing info@acsedu.co.uk
Who is ACS Distance Education?
If you want to know more about ACS and our history, then please click on “The School”, then “About us.”
Distance Learning Course - Recreation Studies
Do you want to work in the sport and recreation industry..? Well your career starts here! You can become a recreation leader or a recreational child and youth worker .
Every day you work as as a recreation leader, you will be involved in the planning and running of a variety activities with people from all ages and backgrounds...
The course provides a solid grounding in skills needed to for leadership or management in leisure centres, community recreation, or related fields.
This course has now been revised by 2 of our course writers who have extensive experience in the industry! It is made up of 30 lessons plus practical assignments. It covers the nature and scope of recreation, leadership principles and practices, fitness and fitness testing, managing recreation facilities, first aid, staff supervision and management, marketing, budgeting, tourism, youth leadership, sports, environmental activities, organising exhibitions and more.
"It is a challenging and thorough course - really designed to develop skills, not just give theory. I worked with children and young people in the UK and Australia in a variety of settings and some of the practical skills outlined here would have benefited me and my colleagues ... if we'd only known! You get more out of this course than you could ever get from reading a book, plus you get the Certificate at the end to formalise what you have learned! Although we have operated this course for many years, and many graduates have successfully found work in this industry, now that we have revised it and added some more content, it can only be more valuable to those who study! I highly recommend this course". J.Pollock, Former Youth Worker (UK and Australia).
