Certificate in Sport and Recreation
Sport & Recreation
A course by
AUT
A one-semester certificate designed to help students gain skills and knowledge for further study or a future career in sport and recreation, or health sciences.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 6 months
Core skills this course teaches
Develop academic study skills
Build confidence and capability in academic writing, communication, computer literacy, and time management to succeed in university-level studies.
Understand coaching and sport fundamentals
Gain a practical understanding of coaching, sport, exercise, health, and wellbeing, and how these apply to sport and recreation contexts.
Prepare for further study in sport and health
Be equipped to staircase into the Bachelor of Sport, Exercise and Health or other health sciences-related degrees.
What You're Signing Up For
The Certificate in Sport and Recreation is aimed at students who did not gain university entrance in Year 13. It provides foundational knowledge and skills in sport, recreation, coaching, health, and academic skills. It also prepares students for future study, including staircasing into a Bachelor of Sport, Exercise and Health or Health Sciences degree.
Course Content
- Health and Wellbeing
- The Business of Sport and Recreation
- Introduction to Coaching Practice
- Sport, Exercise & Fitness
- Academic writing
- Communication skills
- Computer literacy
- Time management skills
What you need to know first
Completion of Year 13 (or equivalent qualification from another country).
Applicants may be considered on a case-by-case basis if their academic record shows reasonable potential for success.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Sport and Recreation
Health and Wellness
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level roles in sport and recreation organisations
Pathway to further study for higher-level roles in sport, recreation and health sectors