COURSE DESCRIPTION & OPPORTUNITIES
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The purpose of this learning programme it to provide education, practical training and work related experience which prepares students for work in the fitness and sport management industry regionally and nationally.
On completion, qualifying students will be able to plan implement and organise a sport tournament or event, handling volunteers, managing athletes and organising spectators.
The course also covers business and finance management, athlete PR and media management as well as governance in sport and sport sociology. Students also learn how to provide a safe environment for events and activities related to the sport and fitness industry.
Graduates will be able to assume job responsibilities as a sport or a fitness manager in schools, clubs and private institutions in a range of areas, which includes, but are not limited to event management, sport or fitness facility management. |
| COURSE MODULES |
Cluster 1 (Life skills, programme planning): Personal organisation, Personal growth & development, HIV & AIDS, Principles of physical activity, Risk Screening, Manage special needs and disabilities in sport.
Cluster 2 (Event management): Event planning, Volunteer management, Safety and emergency Management, Event implementation, Applied sports marketing.
Cluster 3 (Business management) Business & financial management, Facility management, Sport & Fitness facility maintenance, Business communication, Role & function of governance, Sustainable structures in sport.
Cluster 4 (Athlete and team management): Sport sociology, Social issues, diversity & equity, Team ethics, Team management and logistics, Athlete public relations and media liaison.
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