Certificate III in Sport & Recreation

Campus: Holmesglen, Moorabbin campus. Wednesday afternoons

Assessment: Scored

Code:  SIS30115

If you are enthusiastic about physical fitness and sport, this course may be for you, as it places an emphasis on sporting skills and industry knowledge. By studying this course, you will build a solid background in the industry, which is ideal if you are considering a career such as a sports and recreation officer, fitness instructor, recreation officer or sporting coach. 

In the first year, you will complete an exciting range of sporting related units and develop a basic level of skills for instructing and officiating in a variety of games and sports.

You will also develop knowledge of the sporting industry and relevant workplace skills. You will learn about the preparation and equipment required for sporting and recreation sessions, how to conduct these sessions, first aid and how to deal with clients. There will be a wide variety of sports covered that will be tailored to your interests. 

The second year of the course has a focus on fitness training and instruction. You will also develop a knowledge of sport and recreation markets and participation patterns, and go on to develop public education courses in a related area.

Years 1 & 2

• Organise personal work priorities and development
• Provide first aid
• Participate in workplace health and safety
• Use social media tools for collaboration and engagement
• Conduct non-instructional sport, fitness or recreation sessions
• Provide quality service
• Respond to emergency situations
• Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills
• Develop and update officiating knowledge
• Maintain sport, fitness and recreation facilities
• Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control
• Plan and conduct programs
• Develop and update knowledge of coaching practices
• Conduct basic warm-up and cool-down programs
• Facilitate groups
• Educate user groups

Holmesglen Course Information

Assessment

Scored assessment is available for this study. Students wishing to receive an ATAR contribution for this study must undertake the scored assessment. Students who receive a Unit 3 & 4 sequence for this study will be eligible for an increment towards their ATAR (10 per cent of the lowest study score of the primary four).

Additional requirements

Students should also have the physical capacity to be able to successfully work within the field where they may be required to conduct their work typically within fitness centres, sports grounds or facilities, leisure and aquatic centres and community recreation centres, while making sure they are in compliance with all Manual Handling WHS legislation.

Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you may be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview. These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.

COVID-19 vaccination requirements: Please refer to the Holmesglen coronavirus update page to view current vaccine requirements.