COURSE AIM
Successful completion of this course may assist the student to gain employment in the following fields: Health Club Manager, Recreation Officer, Technical Officer, Marketing Manager, Recreation/Fitness Consultant, Vocational Trainer.
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 FIVE modules are compulsory:
- Biochemistry – Animals BSC103
- Computer Studies VIT100
- Instructional Skills BWR109
- Business Studies BBS101
- Workplace Health & Safety VBS103
B. Electives
Choose the remaining seven (4) modules from::
- Recreation Leadership VRE100
- Health & Fitness I BRE101
- Human Biology IA – Human Anatomy & Physiology BSC101
- Leisure Facility Management I BRE205
- Leisure Facility Management II BRE306
- Human Nutrition I BRE102
- Human Nutrition II BRE202
- Human Nutrition III BRE302
- Human Biology II – Muscles & Movement BSC202
- Healthy Buildings I BSS200 (Building Construction & Health)
- Medicinal Herbs BHT227
- Sports Nutrition BRE303
Other options will be considered.
C. Research Projects
Two Research projects (2 x 100 hours each) dealing with different aspects of the workplace.
D. INDUSTRY CONFERENCE/SEMINARS/MEETINGS
Learners 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.
