Advanced Certificate in Sport, Recreation & Fitness Management

Develop strategic leadership capabilities to design innovative recreational programs and champion comprehensive community wellness initiatives.

overview

Building on the underpinning knowledge of a higher certificate, this one-year advanced programme provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to manage athletes, teams or sport and recreation projects. In addition to learning about NGO and SRF enterprises, studies include advanced sport marketing and athlete and team representation thus, you learn about sport law and how this is applied to the management of individuals and sport teams. With this advanced certificate you can work as a sport agent, team manager, sport manager or events manager, ensuring the success of events, projects or people in the world of sport and recreation.

After successful completion of this programme, you will have the opportunity to enrol in the Bachelor of Management in Sport & Leisure.  

key facts

Duration

Full Time – 1 Year

Starting

March 2025

Location

Montagne Blanche Campus

Who is it for?

This course is ideal for those who want to apply administration and business management skills to sport at a community or recreational level. It is further recommended for individuals who currently work at a recreation facility and would like the ability to manage a sport tournament within the community and implement a volunteer strategy to achieve event outcomes. It can additionally be beneficial for individuals who see themselves co-ordinating athlete and team support, including sports team logistics, public relations and media liaison.

Course Content

Year 1 - Semester 1
  • Sport Specific Marketing
  • Social Development through Sport
  • Wellness Programmes
  • NGO and Local Government Business Development and Management
  • Sport Tourism
Year 1 - Semester 2
  • Recreation and Leisure Environments
  • Sport Specific Marketing (cont. from sem 1)
  • NGO and Local Government Business Development and Management (cont. from sem 1)
  • Long Term Participant Development Programmes
  • Sport Team and Athlete Representation

Awarding Body

Entry Requirements

  • Higher Certificate in Sport, Recreation and Fitness Management (eta)
  • Or equivalent qualification at NQF Level 5

Career Opportunities

  • SRF Sport structures assistant manager
  • Event team manager
  • Project manager
  • Manager duties
  • Promotions coordinator
  • Project Team leader
  • SRF club assistant manager
  • Sport and activity coordinator
  • Manage sport talent
  • Project management and implementation

Fees

The cost of the course will vary according to the mode of delivery (full time/part time) you will opt. We are one of the institutions offering the same course at a very affordable price that suit your budget. Should you wish to sit for an examination, additional fees will be applicable depending on the examination centre.

Application Fee: Rs 1,000

Admin Fee: Rs 6,500

If you have not completed any recognised Diploma or Degree before, then you will definitely enjoy the privilege under the Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES) for the whole duration of course, offered by the Ministry of Education, Tertiary Education, Science and Technology. Only Application and Administration fee will be applicable.

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