Sport, Recreation and Leadership
Sport and Recreation is a growth industry in Australian society. These forms of recreation include social sport, fitness programs and outdoor and community based recreational pursuits. They are an intrinsic part of the Australian psyche and form a substantial part of leisure time. Sports, Fitness & Leadership focuses on the significance that the Sports and Recreation Industry has in the life of individuals and communities. It is a subject that provides students with the opportunities to learn in, through and about health wellbeing activities.
Sport and Recreation is a growth industry in Australian society. These forms of recreation include social sport, fitness programs and outdoor and community based recreational pursuits. They are an intrinsic part of the Australian psyche and form a substantial part of leisure time. Sports, Fitness & Leadership focuses on the significance that the Sports and Recreation Industry has in the life of individuals and communities. It is a subject that provides students with the opportunities to learn in, through and about health wellbeing activities. These activities are defined as those requiring exertion and human activity, engaged in for competition, relaxation or simply enjoyment. They include active play and minor games, challenge and adventure activities, games and sports, health-related physical activities. This course builds on the knowledge, skills and understandings of the Australian Curriculum: Health and Physical Education syllabus (www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/healthandphysicaleducation).
Through the study of Recreation students will examine: the relevance of recreation in Australian culture, the contribution recreation makes to health and wellbeing, factors that influence participation in recreation, how physical skills can enhance participation in recreation activities, how interpersonal skills support effective interaction with others, the promotion of safety in recreation activities, technology in recreation activities, how the recreation industry contributes to individuals and communities.
Sports, Fitness and Leadership can make an important contribution to enhancing students’ opportunities regarding employment, enterprise, further study, leisure and lifelong learning and well-being.
The Sport, Recreation and Leadership course is written under The INDUSTRY AND SERVICES FRAMEWORK 2018: BSSS INDUSTRY AND SERVICES Framework
Achievement Standards for INDUSTRY AND SERVICES courses can be found within the Framework.
Courses written under this framework provide students with knowledge, understanding and skills relating to areas of work inside the industry and services domains.
Sport & Recreation Industry
The focus of this unit is the structure of sectors within the sports fitness and recreation industry. Students may study the roles and responsibilities of organisations within each sector and the significance for communities. Students may choose to study from the electives First Aid or Aquatics and Safety.
Active Lifestyles & Sports Leadership
The focus of this unit is working effectively in a Sport and Recreation environment to plan and deliver individual and group exercise sessions that reflect the needs of clients. Students may choose to study from the electives Orientation to Fitness, Instructional Fitness, Event Leadership & Sports Project.
Sports Coaching & Management
The focus of this unit is on the systems in place that provide skills and resources for sports based activities. Students study the theory and practice of sports coaching and how it is managed. Students may choose to study from the electives Coaching Fundamentals, Advanced Coaching and Sports Management Specific Unit Goals.
Community Activities & Events
The focus of this unit is on organising, facilitating and completing work activities linked to community activities and events. Students may choose to study from the electives Community Activities, Sports Administration and Event Management.
SWL 1 Sport & Recreation
Structured Workplace Learning provides authentic opportunities to demonstrate competencies.
SWL2 Sports Administration
Structured Workplace Learning provides authentic opportunities to demonstrate competencies.
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