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Health, Fitness and Recreation Courses



ADVANCED AEROBICS BRE208

Online course in aerobic fitness. Learn to understand heart and respiratory fitness and the exercises appropriate to maintaining cardio and respiratory fitness.

  • Lessons icon 6 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN APPLIED MANAGEMENT (HEALTH AND FITNESS) VBS001

Learn both management skills and about the health and fitness industry -study p/t or f/t 900 hrs.

  • Modules icon 9 modules
  • Duration icon 900 hours
  • Qualification icon Advanced Certificate

ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN APPLIED MANAGEMENT (RECREATION) VBS001

Study leisure services and management skills -900 hour, 1 year full time course - get a job, build a career, start a business in the recreation industry.

  • Modules icon 9 modules
  • Duration icon 900 hours
  • Qualification icon Advanced Certificate

ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN LEISURE STUDIES VRE053

Distance Learning studies in the leisure industry. Learn more about planning, managing and delivering services; explore possibilities to up-skill and raise your awareness of this exciting industry.

  • Modules icon 9 modules
  • Duration icon 900 hours
  • Qualification icon Advanced Certificate

ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN NUTRITIONAL COUNSELLING VRE014

900 hours online training in both human nutrition and counselling - Understand how to advise people as a food coach or counsellor, responsibly, legally and ethically.

  • Modules icon 9 modules
  • Duration icon 900 hours
  • Qualification icon Advanced Certificate

ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN RECREATION STUDIES -FITNESS VRE007

Study both fitness and leisure -2100 hour, high level training for a lifelong career or business in the fitness and, or leisure industries.

  • Modules icon 25 modules
  • Duration icon 2500 hours
  • Qualification icon Advanced Diploma

AQUA FITNESS BRE207

Learn about exercise in water - swimming, water aerobics, deep water running etc. 100 hour training course for fitness leaders, personal trainers, coaches or athletes.

  • Lessons icon 7 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

AROMATHERAPY VHT104

Learn about aromatic herbs and herbal fragrances used for human healing and wellbeing -100 hour foundation course in aromatherapy, for safer and appropriate use of herbal extracts.

  • Lessons icon 8 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA IN COACHING VPS009

Coaching is a boom industry -Learning more makes, makes you better and more likely to succeed. This 1500 hour course covers more than most coaching courses!

  • Modules icon 15 modules
  • Duration icon 1500 hours
  • Qualification icon Associate Diploma

ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA IN FOOD AND NUTRITION VRE003

Online diploma course covering human biology and nutrition, provision and management of food services, research skills and more - to strongly underpin working in the food industry.

  • Modules icon 15 modules
  • Duration icon 1500 hours
  • Qualification icon Associate Diploma

BACK HEALTH CARE BRE216

Study this online course in back health care to learn about how to diagnose and treat back problems including muscular, skeletal and neurological disorders and injuries.

  • Lessons icon 9 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

CERTIFICATE IN CREATIVE LEADERSHIP VRE037

Online Leadership Certificate Course - 600 hours, self paced studies - covers leadership, communication skills, life coaching, motivation , counselling and more.

CERTIFICATE IN LEISURE MANAGEMENT VRE018

Work in Leisure Management or start a business in the sports, fitness por leisure industries.

  • Modules icon 6 modules
  • Duration icon 600 hours
  • Qualification icon Certificate

CERTIFICATE IN NUTRITIONAL COUNSELLING VRE009

Learn about human nutrition and how you might influence others toward better eating and nutrition management. Study a certificate to work as a nutritional advisor or counsellor.

  • Lessons icon 6 lessons
  • Duration icon 600 hours
  • Qualification icon Certificate

CERTIFICATE IN OBESITY MANAGEMENT VRE046

Study Obesity Management by distance learning. Explore the causes of obesity and how obesity can be managed. Learn nutritional, psychological, and lifestyle factors; then how to consult and provide food coaching services.

  • Modules icon 6 modules
  • Duration icon 600 hours
  • Qualification icon Certificate

CERTIFICATE IN RECREATION VRE001

Learn about recreation products, services and facilities - work in the recreation industry, improve a career, get a job, start a business. 600 hour course.

  • Modules icon 6 modules
  • Duration icon 600 hours
  • Qualification icon Certificate

CERTIFICATE IN SPORTS STUDIES BRE213

Study online, sports psychology, motivation, sports nutrition and coaching sports; then two additional relevant modules for a unique education in sports.

  • Modules icon 6 modules
  • Duration icon 600 hours
  • Qualification icon Certificate

CHILDREN'S NUTRITION BRE304

Learn about healthy eating for children, from infancy through to adolescence. Discover the difference between macronutrients and micronutrients, and how to ensure adequate intake of each.

  • Lessons icon 10 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

DISABILITY SUPPORT BPS226

Learn about disability support - all types of disabilities, ways support can be provided - inclusivity, diversity, equality, physical and learning disabilities, providing support any settings - home, work or leisure.

  • Lessons icon 10 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

ELITE FITNESS LEADERS CERTIFICATE VRE005

600 distance learning training to become an elite fitness instructor or personal trainer - beyond your average fitness leaders certificate. Knowing more opens greater career possibilities.

  • Duration icon 600 hours
  • Qualification icon Certificate

EVENT MANAGEMENT - BRE209

Learn to plan and organise all types of events -100 hour course to manage weddings, parties, exhibitions, festivals, concerts, etc.

  • Lessons icon 9 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

FITNESS LEADERS CERTIFICATE VRE004

Exceptional training for fitness leaders: a longer, more in depth course than most. Learning more makes for a career where you can do more and have more chance of standing out from the crowd.

  • Modules icon 4 modules
  • Duration icon 240 hours
  • Qualification icon Certificate

FITNESS RISK MANAGEMENT VRE104

Online course to understand the risks associated with inappropriate fitness activity. Learn to better understand fitness testing, and vulnerabilities including back problems and weight issues.

  • Lessons icon 9 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

FOOD COACHING VRE110

Study Food Coaching with ACS and develop your skills in coaching and nutrition - help your clients to live a healthier lifestyle. Study online or by eLearning

  • Lessons icon 10 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

FOUNDATION DIPLOMA IN OBESITY MANAGEMENT VRE047

Study Obesity Management Online Understand the different factors which contribute to obesity and the approaches to controlling and managing these.

  • Modules icon 10 modules
  • Duration icon 1000 hours
  • Qualification icon Foundation Diploma

FOUNDATION DIPLOMA OF WELLNESS COACHING VPS052

Learn coaching skills in health and wellness. Become a diploma qualified coach. Start Today.

  • Duration icon 1000 hours
  • Qualification icon Foundation Diploma

HEALTH & FITNESS I (FITNESS LEADERSHIP) BRE101

Professional Development course for fitness leaders - Improve your fitness leadership skills -100 hour distance learning.

  • Lessons icon 8 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

HEALTH & FITNESS II BRE201 (FITNESS PROGRAM MANAGEMENT)

Learn to manage Fitness Programs -100 hour professional development course. Enhance your career.

  • Lessons icon 8 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

HEALTH & FITNESS III BRE301 (FITNESS EVALUATION & MANAGEMENT)

Learn to evaluate health and fitness to improve your fitness skills and knowledge or for professional development. Builds on Health and Fitness I and II.

  • Modules icon 7 modules
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

HEALTH & WELLBEING VRE102

Distance learning course in health and wellbeing. Learn about what affects health and wellbeing - fitness, nutrition, lifestyle - and ways to live a healthier life.

  • Lessons icon 8 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

HEALTHY BUILDINGS I (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION & HEALTH) BSS200

Learn to create greener buildings -environmentally friendly and people friendly. 100 hour flexible study program. Teaching environmental management since 1985.

  • Lessons icon 11 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

HEALTHY BUILDINGS II BSS300 (BUILDING ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH)

Learn about what makes a building environment healthier. Develop knowledge and skills to assess, consult, and manage building environments.

  • Lessons icon 8 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

HUMAN NUTRITION I BRE102

Study Human Nutrition to improve your own health and support the wellbeing of your family and others through better eating. Take the first step to a career as a nutritionist or health coach.

  • Lessons icon 9 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

HUMAN NUTRITION II BRE202

Learn about good diet and assessing nutritional needs with a Human Nutrition course from ACS Distance Education.

  • Lessons icon 8 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

LEISURE FACILITY MANAGEMENT I BRE205

Study online to understand the planning and development of leisure industry facilities, then how those facilities are managed (eg. bookings, purchasing, safety, contingencies and insurance).

  • Lessons icon 13 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

LEISURE FACILITY MANAGEMENT II BRE306

Learn online how indoor and outdoor leisure facilities, and equipment can be better designed; and maintained; to provide improved and more efficient services to clients.

  • Lessons icon 13 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

LEISURE MANAGEMENT I (MARKETING) BRE103

Learn about marketing, PR and Sales for Leisure services and products with this 100 hour course.

  • Lessons icon 10 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

LEISURE MANAGEMENT II - HUMAN RESOURCES BRE104

Improve human resources management skills for the leisure industry -100 hour course for professional development or career advancement

  • Lessons icon 8 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

LEISURE MANAGEMENT III - FINANCIAL & CLERICAL BRE204

Learn financial and clerical management skills: practical and theoretical, for Leisure Industry Career Development. Online course.

  • Lessons icon 8 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

LEISURE MANAGEMENT IV - POLICIES & PROCEDURES BRE305

Learn to manage a leisure service or product enterprise, by implementing effective policies and procedures -100 hour professional development for Leisure Managers.

  • Lessons icon 8 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY BSC109

Study medical terminology by distance learning. Professional development in medical terminology. Learn the scope and nature of medical terms relating to equipment, human biology, health conditions and more.

  • Lessons icon 10 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

NUTRITION FOR WEIGHT LOSS BRE210

Learn nutritional basics for weight maintenance and management, avoid obesity by healthier eating -100 hour course for weight consultants, health practitioners, food industry, or concerned individuals.

  • Lessons icon 9 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

NUTRITIONAL FOUNDATION OF DISEASE (HUMAN NUTRITION III) BRE302

Learn about food intolerences, allergies, sensitivities and what foods to eat to be healthy. 100 hour course

  • Lessons icon 8 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

PERSONAL ENERGY MANAGEMENT VRE105

Tired all the time? Improve your personal energy or help others to manage their personal energy with this distance learning course.

  • Lessons icon 7 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

PERSONAL FITNESS VRE103

Learn online through practical experiential based study to understand and manage your personal fitness - exercising, eating and living appropriately for what your body needs.

  • Lessons icon 8 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

PERSONAL TRAINER PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES BRE217

Learn key personal training practices to improve your business, secure new clients and ensure client success.

  • Lessons icon 7 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

PLAY LEADERSHIP VRE101

Train to be a play leader; get a job, develop a career, gain skills to work with children. 100 hour home study, self paced course.

  • Lessons icon 10 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

PLAY THERAPY BRE214

Learn how to to help children and adults attain improvement in psychological health and well-being through play therapy. Study online - enrol today.

  • Lessons icon 9 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

PROFICIENCY AWARD IN NUTRITION VRE504

Professional development training in nutrition for health or food industry staff or professionals - 500 hour course. Learn more and do more in your career

  • Modules icon 5 modules
  • Duration icon 500 hours
  • Qualification icon Proficiency Award

RECREATION LEADERSHIP VRE100

Learn about leadership in recreation, learn how to become a leader in recreational setting, 100 hour course for extending your skills, job and career prospects.

  • Lessons icon 7 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

RESISTANCE & GYM SUPERVISION BRE206

Online course in weight lifting and resistance exercise - learn about properly using both machine and free weights; for yourself; but also advising others on resistance exercises.

  • Lessons icon 6 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

SPORTS COACHING VRE109

Study sports coaching on your own schedule. Online course in Sports Coaching that can be studied anywhere, anytime.

  • Lessons icon 11 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

SPORTS NUTRITION BRE303

Sports Nutrition Course. Good nutrition is essential for amateur and professional athletes. This course provides a detailed insight into good nutrition for the healthy body.

  • Lessons icon 9 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY BPS106

Sports Psychology distance learning course. Study the sports personality, motivation, psychological traits, aggression, leadership, coaching and team dynamics.

  • Lessons icon 8 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

STRESS MANAGEMENT VPS100

Learn to understand and manage stress for yourself or to help others. Better understand anxiety, tension, emotional and physical stresses, and techniques to relax. Study online.

  • Lessons icon 8 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

VIRTUAL AND HYBRID EVENT MANAGEMENT BRE218

Learn to manage virtual (or hybrid) events. Facilitate attendance and participation in seminars, shows, festivals and more over the internet. Expand your clientele.

  • Lessons icon 10 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

WEIGHT LOSS CONSULTANT - BRE307

Learn weight management and how to set up and operate a business as a weight loss consultant. This 100 hour course provides a solid foundation and good starting point for establishing a new career path.

  • Lessons icon 8 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment

WELLNESS COACHING BPS222

The wellness coaching course will help you understand the functions a wellness coach does so you can start your own wellness coaching business.

  • Lessons icon 6 lessons
  • Duration icon 100 hours
  • Qualification icon Statement of Attainment