You will learn the basics of managing a sport or recreation organisation and how to implement events. You will also acquire knowledge about sport informatics and sport sociology, each giving insight into the world of sport and recreation and the social context in which it functions. This programme gives you the knowledge and skills needed to enter the world of sport and recreation management.
During this learning programme, you learn about the principles of good governance in sport organisations to support operational sustainability; how to plan, coordinate, and ensure safety in the implementation of sport tournaments and/or events; business, finance management and operations in a sport organization; social development programmes through sport and how to promote athletes and manage media. To gain confidence while they are learning, students complete a range of practical hours through work-based learning.
The Higher Certificate in Sport, Recreation and Fitness Management qualifies you to work in the field of sport, sport management and sport administration. As a graduate you will be able to work in schools, in sport clubs or in private institutions; in a range of areas which include but are not limited to sport events, sports, recreation and fitness facility management, single and/or multi-sport clubs, sport team management and community based sport development and mass participation programmes.
After completing this Programme you will be confident in your ability to:
- Manage a sport tournament designed for a community to enhance community
- Engagement and implement a volunteer strategy to achieve event outcomes.
- Co-ordinate athlete and team support, including sports team logistics, public relations and media liaison.
- Manage a sport or fitness facility with appropriate marketing plan, operational procedures and resource management.
- Conduct sport specific marketing and the development of a sponsorship proposal.
- Apply administration for business management skills.
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- Athlete Representative
- Sport or Fitness Facility Management
- Recreational Facility Management
- Sport Team Assistant
- Sport, Recreation Fitness Club Assistant
Students willing to work in sport clubs, or private institutions in a variety of fields, including but not limited to managing :
- Sports event Supervisor
- Fitness facilities Supervisor
- Single and/or multi-sport clubs Supervisor
- Community-based sport development Supervisor
- Sports Mass participation programs Supervisor
Full-Time: 1 year
Part-Time: 1 year 6 Months
- Introduction to Sport Informatics
- Sport, Recreation and Fitness Organisations
- Events and Tournaments for Sport, Recreation and Fitness
- Introduction to Sport Sociology
- Team Management and Touring Logistics
- Sport, Recreation and Fitness Facilities
- Mass Participation Programmes
SC – Pass
Exercise Teachers Academy (eta) is a private, higher education and training institution specialising in qualifications that lead to employment in the sport and fitness industries.
These qualifications are registered on the Higher Education Qualifications Framework (HEQSF) as well as on the Occupational Qualifications Sub Framework. They are benchmarked against the best international standards in sport and fitness, which means that our graduates are well equipped to find employment all over the world.
Their mission is inspired by Nelson Mandela’s quote, “Education is the most powerful tool to improve our world.”