courses - Health, Fitness and Recreation Courses

Studying to be a Personal Trainer or Fitness Instructor?  Maybe you're a professional dancer looking to expand your skills in aerobic fitness and the health industry?   Lessons in this course cover elements necessary for a career in aerobic instruction such as class design, leadership, and organising classes. This is a course for both fitness professionals who want to develop a greater depth... more

Are you suited to a managment role?  Are you dedicated to the health and fitness industry?  Are you keen to develop your understanding of managing a business? This course creates the key skills needed to work in or manage facilities and services concerned with health or fitness, for example, exercise programs, fitness centres, clubs, gymnasiums, sports complexes, sports administration... more

Would you like a successful career in Recreation where you really do make a difference?! This Advanced Certificate is designed to develop skills required to work in or manage recreation facilities or services, for example Community centres, youth services, sporting clubs, tourist parks, camp grounds, municipal recreation services, supervised childrens playgrounds and social clubs. This is... more

Become a counsellor with specialist knowledge in nutrition! This is an excellent course to enrol in if you are interested in working with people in a counselling capacity where you need knowledge of general human nutrition, children's nutrition (including expectant mothers and infants), theraputic nutrition, nutrition for weight loss and weight maintenance or even sports nutrition.  ... more

Build the Skills Necessary to be a Personal TrainerStart a Business as a Personal Trainer... more

This course provides a management oriented training for people wanting to work in the health and fitness or leisure industries in a technical or management capacity. Graduates will have a broad understanding of human health together with specialised skills that will be developed through your choice of elective units.  This course is internationally accredited through I.A.R.CThis course provides... more

Do you love fitness?  Do you understand the benefits of exercise in water? Aqua Fitness activities might be defined as any fitness activities undertaken when the body is submerged or partially submerged in water. This can include Swimming, Diving (high board or scuba), Snorkeling, Aqua Aerobics, Hydrostatic Stretching, Deep Water Running, or even more structured games such as Water Volleyball... more

Are you interested in the healing power of plants?  Do you consider improving mind and body through the powerful use of essential oils?  This is a great course for anyone wishing to learn more about the safe use of aromatherapy essential oils for healing and relaxation. This course provides an introduction to the safe use of Aromatherapy oils. Essential oils are the backbone of Aromatherapy.... more

Make a career out of what comes to you naturally! If you love organizing fun events for people, this is the career for you! Event management encompases a very diverse range of vocational opportunities; from planning weddings and private parties to staging concerts, sporting events or exhibitions. Skilled event managers find employment with both government and private enterprises; and many as... more

This associate diploma expands on the subject of nutrition and health, will give a competitive edge for people wanting to work in the field of Nutrition.  It covers essential elements of different areas of nutrition, the human body and health, as well as research skills. The mix of skills learnt in this course would be valuable for persons working in a range of industries including food... more

  This course provides a strong grounding in human nutrition and the basic skills needed to advise or counsel people in this area. It is ideal for those with existing qualifications in health, hospitality, food technology or related disciplines. The course is also suitable for students who want to  provide general nutritional advice to improve fitness and wellbeing through diet, or... more

This course is internationally accredited through I.A.R.CThis certificate provides a solid grounding in skills needed to work in leadership or management in recreation or related fields (e.g. In recreation centres, fitness centres, camps, youth work, parks management, cultural and church organizations, handicapped groups, etc).  The course involves 30 lessons plus practical assignments... more

Become a Youth Leader... more

This certificate is focused for people wanting to or already are working with children as well as anyone wanting to develop skills for a career in childcare. This certificate is comprised of the following courses - Play Leadership, Introduction to Psychology, Child Psychology,  Children's Writing, Children's Nutrition, Playground Design.  This course is internationally accredited through... more

Do you work with children in a child-care or health-care setting, or are planning to in the future?  Are you interested in human nutrition, whilst developing specialist knowledge in children's nutrition? Are you a first time mum not quite sure of the do's and don'ts when it comes to your child's dietary requirements? This is an extremely comprehensive course covering nutrition from... more

This course develops your ability to prepare and deliver basic fitness programs, based on a solid understanding of the body's energy and movements. The core theory will develop a high standard of essential knowledge and competency while the specialty modules contextualise and expand on key skills in chosen areas. The nature and variety of work in the fitness industry has been in a rapid state... more

Enjoy organizing events, and meeting people? What about a career in event management? Learn how to successfully plan, organise, manage and review all kind of events, such as gallery openings, exhibitions, and events in sports, recreation, tourism and hospitality.  Ideal for professional or career development in event management.  Maybe you already work in the industry but would like to... more

Do you really understand the importance of testing current fitness levels before embarking on a fitness regime?  Do you suffer from illness or have had a recent injury which could be aggravated through exercise?  Are you a personal trainer looking to enhance your skills and knowledge? This course explores human wellness as well as fitness with emphasis on common back and weight problems with... more

How would you like to be more confident in your your understanding of the health and fitness industry?  Are you going to become a fitness leader?  Would you like to learn how to develop fitness programs which really have an effect on muscles and physiological systems of the human body? This course leads the way to new skills to confidently to explain exercise and its importance to... more

Build on your knowledge of human fitness!  Could you confidently design and manage a fitness program? Firstly learn how to carry out effective fitness testing techniques for your clients and customers, as without fitness testing you can't create safe and beneficial programs! This course develops skills to manage fitness oriented services as well as covering fitness program managment such as... more

Build a solid career future in health and fitness! Develop your skills and become one of the industry's best professionals! This is a course in fitness evaluation and management. It develops skills in analysis, evaluation, and consequential management of health and fitness characteristics for a specific individual. It is an excellent study program for professional development, as part of a... more

 This comprehensive foundation course develops an understanding of the nature and scope of human health and wellbeing, and of the health and fitness industry looking at subjects such as nutrition, lifestyle, preventative health, and alternative medicine.Health and Fitness are simply some of many the different words used to describe people being in good condition. There are many different... more

Develops skills to determine the impact of building construction characteristics upon human health, and to recommend innovations in building design to improve habitability. It covers building materials, construction techniques, electrical wiring, temperature and light control, ventilation, plumbing, ergonomics, and psychological factors.Develops skills to determine the impact of building... more

Develops skills to evaluate, describe and explain how physical characteristics of a building and its surrounds have an impact upon human health. This course builds on Healthy Buildings I, but can also stand alone as it covers such topics as impact and the macro-environment.Develops skills to evaluate, describe and explain how physical characteristics of a building and its surrounds have an impact... more

Are you keen to start or develop your career with knowledge in nutrition- maybe as a nutrionist? Maybe you work with children, young people or the elderly in a health care environment and need to develop more knowledge of dietary plans and special nutritional needs? This course provides an understanding of the sources, actions, and interactions of nutrients from the food that we... more

Healthy Eating Makes a Healthy Mind and Body This course teaches you how to develop a well balanced diet. Topics covered include how cooking and food processing affect nutrition, recommended nutrient intakes, assessing nutritional needs, planning a balanced diet, timing of meals, needs for special people/groups.   It is important for people working with food to understand the chemical... more

FOOD INTOLERANCES AND DETOXIFICATION This course explains the principles of food intolerances, detoxification, food combining and dietary programs. It gives information on the management of foods to optimize health as well as covering different ways of eating, food toxicity, and detoxification. This course completes the knowledge build up in Nutrition I and II, and also can stand alone as a... more

This comprehensive introductory course focuses on the management and development of recreational facilities (eg. Leisure centres, Swim Centres, Sporting complexes, Gymnasiums, Health clubs etc.) Over 13 lessons, it deals with both day to day management as well as more broad based planning, development and redevelopment.  A comprehensive introductory course focusing on the management and... more

Half of this course focuses on facility design and the other half on managing maintenance of a facility. Students are assumed to have some broad experience or knowledge in Leisure Facility Management (Managing daily use is covered in far more detail in the first course, but not in this one). COURSE STRUCTURE Part 1: This course relates to the management and maintenance of both indoor and... more

Develop Marketing Skills for the Leisure IndustryDuring this course you will learn to develop strategies to market recreation facilities or services.  The course shows you how to do things such as: Develop marketing and promotions to maintain or increase business; Manage the delivery of a service to ensure customer satisfaction; Monitor a membership database to ensure return business and Manage... more

(HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FOR THE LEISURE INDUSTRY). Develops management strategies for human resources in a recreation or fitness service, or facility. People are a key resource for any business.  This course develops an understanding of important human resource issues such as work schedules, developing a team approach, team performance, staff recruitment, evaluating staff performance, and... more

(ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FOR THE LEISURE INDUSTRY) Develop management strategies for clerical and financial operations in a recreation or fitness environment. Keeping accurate and efficient financial records is paramount for successful business. During this course you will learn to develop strategies for manageing clerical and financial aspects for a recreation facility or... more

This module will enable the learner to develop management policy, procedural, and planning aspects of a recreation oriented service or facility.  This course covers policy development and management, meeting operational procedures, planning process management, meeting and conference management as well as supervising reports.This module will enable the learner to develop management policy,... more

Develops skills to communicate clearly and effectively using medical terminology. This course is relevant to anyone working or wishing to work in fields of health, alternative medicine or para medical areas; such as reception for a doctor or natural therapist.A special course designed for people working or wishing to work in medical environments, with no medical training, to develop skills to... more

Learn to manage weight more effectively Weight is affected by a number of things: exercise, nutrition, psychology and other things. This course lays a foundation for understanding weight control; particularly with respect to what a person eats. Study for self improvement (to help understand and reduce their own weight); or by someone working in the fields of health or fitness, in order to... more

This curriculum develops a heightened awareness of your potential energy as well as limitations to that energy -  in order that you may better manage this important but finite resource. This course gives you keys to effective energy management.Manage time and energy better  and bring balance back into life.This curriculum develops a heightened awareness of your potential energy as well... more

This highly practical course helps you to understand what fitness really is, and enables you to develop a balanced fitness program for yourself or for people around you covering topics such as the human body, principals of exercise programming, and weight control.This highly practical course helps you to understand what fitness really is, and enables you to develop a balanced fitness program for... more

A valuable course for anyone working, or wishing to work with children as well as anyone wanting to expand their understanding and knowledge of child development through play and safety in play. Our staff have experience training play leaders since the late 1970s. Play leaders are people who create and manage play opportunities. Sometimes play leaders are people who are fulfilling a duel role.... more

This Proficiency Award in Nutrition is a specialist qualification aimed at people who already have significant training in their field, yet who wish to undertake specialist studies made up of: a) Human Nutrition I,II and IIIb) A workplace project (200 hours). This course is designed primarily for people who already have some related qualifications or experience, who seek to supplement their... more

An excellent starting point for anyone wishing to work in the field of recreation -conducting recreation programs or one to one as a recreation or youth leader. This module will develop knowledge and understanding of leadership qualities of the fitness workers in the industry.An excellent starting point for anyone wishing to work in the field of recreation - conducting recreation programs or one... more

This course is a basic for anyone wanting to into fitness instruction.  Some of the elements covered include types of resistance training, equipment and applications as well as developing training methods. Students must have access to a gym for the practical component.  This course is a basic for anyone wanting to into fitness instruction.  Some of the elements covered include types of... more

Learn how nutrition relates to sporting performance.This course details some elements such as energy in the athlete's body, fluids, competition and training diets.  Perfect for the amateur (or professional) sportsman, trainer, coach, or anyone wanting to better manage diet for improved or more appropriate sporting performance.Learn how nutrition relates to sporting performance. This course... more

Study Sports Psychology at Home  This course/module will develop your skills and understanding of psychological principles for use in sports. The curriculum covers motivation, team dynamics as well as psychological traits of successful athletes.This course/module will develop your skills and understanding of psychological principles for use in sports. The curriculum covers motivation, team... more

Anxiety, tension, and mental and emotional strain are all common problems in modern society. This course introduces you to some practical approaches to understanding how it affects the body, dealing with the symptoms, and giving you tools to combat stress. Anxiety, tension, and mental and emotional strain are all common problems in modern society. This course introduces you to some practical... more

AVAILABLE SOON -Enrol now to commence next month Therapeutic nutrition is the provision of nutrients to maintain and/ or restore optimal nutrition and health. Therapeutic diets may be required as therapy for a disease e.g. coeliac disease or to treat malnutrition arising from low energy and nutrient intakes or due to increased energy and nutrient needs.Therapeutic nutrition is the provision of... more