Health, Fitness and Recreation Courses

Health, fitness and recreation courses for personal or professional development.

Learn about leisure services, management, nutrition, wellbeing and play. Gain skills, knowledge and practical experience. Flexible learning, supportive student services and tutors.

Course Name	Components	Duration	Type
Advanced Aerobics Study the science and biology of aerobic fitness. Understand the heart and lungs and the exercise needed to maintain health in these organs. Learn to plan and manage aerobic exercise classes or programs. 6 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	6 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Advanced Certificate Applied Management (Health & Fitness) Learn to manage services or facilities in the health industry or fitness industry; 900 hours, flexible learning to start a business, manage a private or public enterprise. 9 modules 900 hours Advanced Certificate Enquire Now Enrol Now	9 modules	900 hours	Advanced Certificate
Advanced Certificate In Applied Management (Recreation) Train as a recreation manager. Learn about management, recreation services, and the real world application of this knowledge. Learn to work more effectively in the leisure industry. 9 modules 900 hours Advanced Certificate Enquire Now Enrol Now	9 modules	900 hours	Advanced Certificate
Advanced Certificate in Event Management Learn skills that professional event managers need to plan, market & manage concerts, exhibitions, sporting events, parties, etc. Enhance business or employment success in the diverse & exciting events industry. 900 hours Advanced Certificate Enquire Now Enrol Now		900 hours	Advanced Certificate
Advanced Certificate in Fitness & Recreation An extensive post secondary education study course providing a foundation in the science, management and life skills needed to excel in the fitness industry. Learn skills to support a career in fitness. 9 modules 900 hours Advanced Certificate Enquire Now Enrol Now	9 modules	900 hours	Advanced Certificate
Advanced Certificate in Leisure Studies Learn to be a leisure industry professional. Acquire skills in marketing, management, research, teaching or technical aspects of the leisure industry. 9 modules 900 hours Advanced Certificate Enquire Now Enrol Now	9 modules	900 hours	Advanced Certificate
Advanced Certificate in Nutrition & Health Management Gain knowledge and skills in nutrition, human anatomy and health. Work in food production, processing, retailing, food service or nutritional health. 9 modules 900 hours Advanced Certificate Enquire Now Enrol Now	9 modules	900 hours	Advanced Certificate
Advanced Certificate in Nutritional Counselling Learn both nutritional science and food coaching as a career foundation, or for professional development. For those working in health or food industries: broaden your knowledge to enhance your work possibilities. 9 modules 900 hours Advanced Certificate Enquire Now Enrol Now	9 modules	900 hours	Advanced Certificate
Advanced Certificate in Personal Training Build the skills necessary to be a personal trainer. An extensive training program, to start a business or improve your career in the fitness industry. 8 modules 900 hours Advanced Certificate Enquire Now Enrol Now	8 modules	900 hours	Advanced Certificate
Aquafitness Training for fitness instructors, swim centre staff, rehabilitation professionals, sports coaches. Learn how deep water running, water aerobics, swimming can be the best low impact exercise to build overall fitness and performance. 7 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	7 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Aromatherapy Learn aromatherapy practices to understand the concept of aromatherapy and how different herbs are used for aromatherapy. 8 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	8 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Back Health Care Study this online course in back health care to understand how to recognise a range of skeletal, muscular and neurological back problems and determine appropriate interventions. 9 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	9 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Certificate In Nutritional Counselling Study human nutrition and food coaching to enhance an existing business or career prospect in advising people about what they eat. A foundation to work in a diverse variety of roles in the health, food or lifestyle industries. 6 modules 600 hours Certificate Enquire Now Enrol Now	6 modules	600 hours	Certificate
Certificate In Recreation Study recreation and leisure online. Develop 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 organisations, etc. 600 hours Certificate Enquire Now Enrol Now		600 hours	Certificate
Certificate in Youth Leadership Study youth leadership online to work as a youth leader in youth support and counselling. Learn skills in giving instructions, understanding young people's needs, managing groups, planning and evaluating and creating learning opportunities. 6 modules 600 hours Certificate Enquire Now Enrol Now	6 modules	600 hours	Certificate
Child Development Certificate Learn about child development for use in a child care setting, teaching, child minding, nanny, and more. 6 modules 600 hours Certificate Enquire Now Enrol Now	6 modules	600 hours	Certificate
Children's Nutrition Discover the difference between adult and child nutrition, how to best meet a child's nutritional needs, and strategies to encourage healthy eating in children. 10 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	10 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Elite Fitness Leaders Certificate This course develops your ability to prepare and deliver fitness programs, based on a solid understanding of the body's energy and movements. 600 hours Certificate Enquire Now Enrol Now		600 hours	Certificate
Event Management Learn to plan, manage and review all kind of events such as sports events, recreation activities, weddings, parties, festivals, conferences and concerts. 9 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	9 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Fitness Leaders Certificate Becoming a fitness leader gives you the opportunity to change peoples' lives. However, staying in the industry means building client trust. Avoid injuring clients, and understand dietary requirements – start with this quality course. 250 hours Certificate Enquire Now Enrol Now		250 hours	Certificate
Fitness Risk Management Study fitness risk management online. Understand exercise safety, theory and practice, for fitness leaders, gym managers and sporting professionals. 9 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	9 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Health & Fitness I Study Health and Fitness online. Learn how wellbeing can be improved through physical exercise. Study as a stand alone program or as the first of three modules. 8 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	8 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Health & Fitness II Learn how to carry out effective fitness testing techniques for your clients and customers to create safe and beneficial fitness programs. 8 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	8 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Health & Fitness III Improve your fitness management prospects. Take your understanding of fitness testing and programming to another level with one-on-one guidance from your tutor. 7 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	7 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Health & Wellbeing Learn about health and wellbeing so you can improve your life or help others. Explore fitness, nutrition, stress management, preventative health and First Aid with one-on-one guidance from your tutor. 8 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	8 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Health Coach Certificate Become a Health Coach. Help others reach their health goals through better lifestyle and behaviour choices. 6 modules 600 hours Certificate Enquire Now Enrol Now	6 modules	600 hours	Certificate
Healthy Buildings I (Building Construction & Health) Learn how buildings can impact on human health from the materials used to build them and those used in furnishings, to the use of heating, ventilation and other systems. Find out how to make a building healthier to occupy. 10 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	10 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Healthy Buildings II (Building Environment & Health) Buildings affect human health and some buildings can cause significant problems for some people. Learn to help people improve their health by improving their environment. Focus on interior furnishings and surroundings rather than construction materials. 8 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	8 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Human Nutrition I Improve your own health and help others by learning the science of food and nutrition. A great starting point for anyone wanting to work with people to discover the benefits of eating well. 9 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	9 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Human Nutrition II Learn how to plan a better diet for yourself or to support others. Learn about nutritional requirements, how to prepare food to retain nutrients, planning balanced diets and assessing nutritional needs of special groups. 8 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	8 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Human Nutrition III Learn about nutritional disorders, food allergies and detoxification. This is the third and final module in the trilogy of foundation nutrition modules. It is a stand-alone course and can be studied separately. 8 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	8 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Leisure Facility Management I Study leisure facility management online. Learn about the management and development of recreational facilities (e.g. leisure centres, swim centres, sporting complexes, gymnasiums, health clubs etc.). 13 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	13 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Leisure Facility Management II Learn to manage and maintain both indoor and outdoor facilities and equipment, including swimming pools, locker rooms, buildings, gymnasiums, and sports turf. 13 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	13 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Leisure Management 1 - Marketing Study leisure marketing online. Learn how the management of PR, promotions, advertising, sales, sponsorship, customer service and engagement can improve success for sporting clubs, fitness centres, recreational or entertainment services. 10 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	10 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Leisure Management II - Human Resources Professional Development for leisure facility and service managers; develops skills to supervise and manage staff for better productivity and efficiency. Learn from experienced professionals. 8 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	8 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Leisure Management III - Administration Learn financial management for the leisure, fitness or recreation industry. Develop strategies for managing clerical and financial aspects for a recreation facility or service. 8 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	8 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Leisure Management IV - Policies & Procedures Study the planning and management of leisure services, facilities and programs to learn the politics, productivity and procedural aspects of being a leisure industry manager. 8 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	8 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Medical Terminology Study medical terminology online. Improve your ability to communicate with health professionals. Useful for professional development in the medical and health fields. A 100 hour distance learning course. 10 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	10 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Nutrition for Weight Loss Study human nutrition and nutritional health for better weight management. Understand what causes obesity and how to treat it. 9 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	9 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Personal Energy Management Understand what makes people feel energised or tired - physically or mentally. Help yourself, or help others. A course for health and fitness professionals. 7 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	7 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Personal Fitness Improve your personal fitness; understand your body, and its needs for exercise, nutrition, psychological health and more. Be fitter, live better. 8 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	8 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Play Leadership Study play leadership online. Expand your understanding and knowledge of child development through play and safety in play. 10 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	10 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Play Therapy Study Play Therapy Online. Learn the theory and applications for all ages, as a therapy for anxiety, depression, physical rehabilitation, behavioural, developmental, social disorders, and more. 9 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	9 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Recreation Leadership Study recreation leadership practice and theory online. 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. 7 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	7 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Resistance & Gym Supervision Distance learning course in resistance training. Learn about using weights, different exercises and training methods, planning a training program and more. 6 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	6 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Resistance Exercise Study resistance exercise online. Learn about the biology of muscles, the exercises for muscle building and how to build strength effectively. 6 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	6 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Specialist Award in Leisure Management Study leisure management online and learn how to manage a swimming pool, sports ground, leisure centre, recreation facility or other leisure industry resource or program. 5 modules 500 hours Specialist Award Enquire Now Enrol Now	5 modules	500 hours	Specialist Award
Specialist Award In Nutrition Study human nutrition and nutritional health online. Increase your employability and capacity to work in food or nutrition industries. 500 hours Specialist Award Enquire Now Enrol Now		500 hours	Specialist Award
Sports Coaching Learn to be a better sports coach - amateur or professional. 11 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	11 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Sports Nutrition Learn about nutrition in sports to help better understand sports nutrition diet, nutrition for fitness, sports nutrition supplements, and the relationships between performance, health and food. 9 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	9 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Sports Psychology Study sports psychology online. Develop your skills and understanding of psychological principles for use in sports. The course covers motivation, team dynamics as well as psychological traits of successful athletes. 8 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	8 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Stress Management Learn to be healthier by managing stress better. Understand how stress affects the body, how to deal with the symptoms, tools you can use to combat stress and develop self-esteem. 8 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	8 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Therapeutic Nutrition Study therapeutic nutrition online. Learn how to use diet to restore and maintain health. 9 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	9 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Weight Loss Consultant Study weight loss consulting online. Learn how to loose weight and understand weight gain, genetic and psychological factors, exercise, and eating habits. 8 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment Enquire Now Enrol Now	8 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment

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