There is an ever-growing interest in exercise and general fitness as a means of promoting well-being and a healthy body. The fitness industry is a big employer in health clubs, gyms and resorts. A one or two week course can sometimes qualify you as a fitness leader, but without a lot more, you may never go beyond the first rung of the ladder. Fitness leaders who do well and develop long term careers are those who do more studies moving on to such things as:- Freelance Life Coach or Personal Trainer, Health Club or Leisure Centre Manager, Leisure Industry Business Owner/Operator. The following courses will get you started in the right direction
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Advanced Aerobics BRE208 |
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All you need to be a great aerobics instructor! Lessons in this course cover elements necessary for a career in aerobic instruction such as class design, leadership, and organising classes
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Advanced Certificate in Child Development VRE002 |
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Develop a solid foundation in childcare! This honours 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 Advanced Certificate is comprised of the following courses - Play Leadership, Introduction to Psychology, Child Psychology, Children's Writing, Children's Nutrition, Park and Playground Design I.
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Advanced Certificate In Nutritional Counselling |
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Understand the basics in nutrition! 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 or for those who want to provide general nutritional advice to improve fitness and well-being through diet, or to improve their own diet. Students will NOT be qualified to advise others on nutrition related to medical or health problems, based on this course alone.
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Advanced Diploma In Food And Nutrition VRE003 |
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Expand your nutritional knowledge!This 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 projects.
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Aquafitness BRE207 |
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A comprehensive course in water fitness! This course is perfect for anyone interested in water fitness and safety as well as teaching some of the essential elements such as aquafitness equipment and facilities, hydrostatic and hydrodynamic principles, and program design and facilitating.
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Children's Nutrition BRE304 |
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Master the basics in aromatherapy! A comprehensive course covering from pre-pregnancy stage to adolescent nutrition in great detail. Ideal course for people working with or wanting to work with children, people in the healthcare industry or mothers wanting to enhance their knowledge of their child's nutrition. Course was developed by qualified and experienced nutritionists following a great demand. Unique in its kind, available by distance education.
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Diploma In Applied Management (Health and Fitness) VBS0 |
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Learn the skills necessary to work in the Health and Fitness Industry
This course creates skills needed to work in or manage facilities and services concerned with health or fitness (eg. exercise programs, fitness centres, clubs, gymnasiums, sports complexes, sports administration, swimming pools, etc). It is suited to school leavers (with year 11) or mature age students with some work experience (not necessarily in the field of health and fitness).
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Diploma In Recreation VRE001 |
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All aspects of working in a recreational organisation!
This diploma 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).
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Elite Fitness Leaders Diploma VRE005 |
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Achieve excellence in your fitness program design!
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.
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Fitness Leaders Certificate VRE004 |
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Develop a foundation to work in the field of fitness! This course focuses on teaching the theory and practical skills needed to work successfully in the fitness field. It was developed by fitness leaders with experience in different countries, so it is globally relevant and can be adapted to any fitness context. It is aimed at students who wish to work as fitness leaders in gymnasiums, health clubs, etc. Students should check with potential employers prior to enrolling as to their qualification/registration requirements.
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Fitness Risk Management VRE104 |
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Understand common difficulties with fitness! This course explores human wellness as well as fitness with emphasis on common back and wieght problems. Covers elements such as understanding, recognising, and addressing back problems as well as weight control methods.
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Health & Fitness I BRE101 |
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Develop a comprehensive understanding of fitness Develops an understanding of the fitness industry, skills to explain exercise, and its importance to human health. Prerequisites: A first aid certificate (eg. St Johns) and an understanding of human biology (eg. Human Anatomy and Physiology); or equivalent.
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Health & Fitness II BRE201 |
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Develop a comprehensive understanding of fitness!
This course develops skills to manage fitness oriented services as well as covering fitness program managment such as fitness testing, exercise programming, and prescription. Prerequisites are either Health and Fitness I or a recognized fitness leaders certificate.
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Health & Fitness III BRE301 |
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Refine your existing fitness and management skills! This course in fitness evaluation and management develops skills in analysis, evaluation, and consequential management of health and fitness characteristics for a specific individual. Builds on Health and Fitness I and II.
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Health & Well-Being VRE102 |
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A wide-ranging course to broaden your health and well-being knowledge! 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.
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Higher Advanced Diploma In Recreation Studies (Fitness) VRE007 |
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Gain fitness knowledge to apply to your career in recreation!
This course provides a management oriented training for people wanting to work in the health and fitness or recreation 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.
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Human Nutrition I BRE102 |
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Learn the basics of nutrition! This course provides an understanding of the sources, actions, and interactions of nutrients from the food that we consume. Looking at the balance of the nutrients in foods and what makes up a balanced diet. Excellent for anyone interested in nutrition and health for themselves or to help or counsel others.
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Human Nutrition II BRE202 |
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Learn about optimal diet and nutrition! HEALTHY EATING MAKES A HEALTHY MIND & 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.
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Human Nutrition III BRE302 |
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Learn about nutrition for specific health difficulties!
This course deals with the management of foods to optimize health. Learn about eating and nutritional disorders including food toxicity and sensitivity, dental problems, fibre and bowel diseases, differnt ways to eat, detoxification, and more.
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Leisure Facility Management I BRE205 |
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Develop an excellent understanding of leisure facility management! This comprehensive introductory course focuses on the management and development of recreational facilities (eg. Leisure centres, Swim Centres, Sporting complexes, Gymnasiums, Health clubs etc.) It deals with both day to day management as well as more broad based planning, development and redevelopment.
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