This is the next step after the Certificate in Sport and Recreation (Level 5) and will take your learning to a new level. You’ll complete courses on sustainable sports event management, legal issues for the industry and the role played by sport and recreation in society. You’ll also learn about advanced sports performance and exercise science, and complete a practicum in the community. There is a strong focus on fitness testing during the year. You will learn to: Analyse the theories of sports coaching Use, prescribe and critique exercise programmes Develop sports business plans Gain a thorough understanding of sports testing Use skills in research, analysis, problem solving and critical thinking Present written material at a tertiary level.

Career opportunities Sports coordinator Sports trainer Gym instructor Event coordinator Green prescription worker Sports club administrator Health worker Personal trainer Recreation centre manager