Higher Certificate In Sport, Recreation And Fitness Management

This one-year vocational programme gives students the vital knowledge and skills needed to embark on a career in the world of sport, recreation or fitness management.

overview

You will learn the basics of managing a sport or recreation organisation and how to implement events. You will also acquire knowledge about sport informatics and sport sociology, each giving insight into the world of sport and recreation and the social context in which it functions. This programme gives you the knowledge and skills needed to enter the world of sport and recreation management.

During this learning programme, you learn about the principles of good governance in sport organisations to support operational sustainability; how to plan, coordinate, and ensure safety in the implementation of sport tournaments and/or events; business, finance management and operations in a sport organization; social development programmes through sport and how to promote athletes and manage media. To gain confidence while they are learning, students complete a range of practical hours through work-based learning.

key facts

Duration

Full-Time: 1 year
Part-Time: 1 year 6 Months

Starting

March 2025

Location

Montagne Blanche Campus

Entry Requirements

SC – Pass

Course Content

Modules
  • Introduction to Sport Informatics
  • Sport, Recreation and Fitness Organisations
  • Events and Tournaments for Sport, Recreation and Fitness
  • Introduction to Sport Sociology 
  • Team Management and Touring Logistics
  • Sport, Recreation and Fitness Facilities
  • Mass Participation Programmes

Awarding Body

Career Opportunities

The Higher Certificate in Sport, Recreation and Fitness Management qualifies you to work in the field of sport, sport management and sport administration. As a graduate you will be able to work in schools, in sport clubs or in private institutions; in a range of areas which include but are not limited to sport events, sports, recreation and fitness facility management, single and/or multi-sport clubs, sport team management and community based sport development and mass participation programmes.

After completing this Programme you will be confident in your ability to:

  • Manage a sport tournament designed for a community to enhance community
  • Engagement and implement a volunteer strategy to achieve event outcomes.
  • Co-ordinate athlete and team support, including sports team logistics, public relations and media liaison.
  • Manage a sport or fitness facility with appropriate marketing plan, operational procedures and resource management.
  • Conduct sport specific marketing and the development of a sponsorship proposal.
  • Apply administration for business management skills.

  1. Athlete Representative
  2. Sport or Fitness Facility Management
  3. Recreational Facility Management
  4. Sport Team Assistant
  5. Sport, Recreation Fitness Club Assistant
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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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