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Students will learn about the importance of a healthy lifestyle and recognise the need to be active, responsible and informed decision makers.
Students will learn about the importance of a healthy lifestyle and recognise the need to be active, responsible and informed decision makers.
This course is practical based and encourages students to continue to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding of the role of sport, a healthy lifestyle and recreation in everyday life.
This course is practical based and encourages students to continue to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding of the role of sport, a healthy lifestyle and recreation in everyday life.
Who should do this course?
Who should do this course?
This course is designed for students who enjoy physical activity and would like to seek employment within the health and sports industry. It also provides students with regular opportunities to participate in physical activity.
How is the course taught
How is the course taught
The course is largely practical based and involves learning through practice and experience. However, group work, class discussions, debates, keeping of logs, peer coaching and research also forms part of this course. Students have the potential to choose 6-12 of the following 15 modules to be studied over the two year course.
Aquatics
Athletics
Dance
First Aid & Sports Injuries
Fitness
Games & Sports Applications I
Games & Sports Applications II
Gymnastics
Healthy Lifestyle
Individual Games and Sports Applications
Outdoor Recreation
Resistance Training
Social Perspectives of Games and Sports
Sports Administration
Sports Coaching & Training
How is the work assessed
How is the work assessed
A variety of assessments are used including practical, written work, digital and online tasks.
What should I be able to do at the end of the course
What should I be able to do at the end of the course
The SLR course develops in each student the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to adopt active and health-promoting lifestyles. It will facilitate an opportunity for students to:
Develop an awareness of social and community values in the areas of sport, lifestyle and recreation.
Understand the requirements for healthy living.
Develop a deeper understanding of the interaction between society, sport, recreation and fitness. Identify how sport influences and affects various groups and sections of our society.
Gain a greater understanding of physical and sporting potential.
How will this subject help me in the future?
How will this subject help me in the future?
This course would be of great benefit to anyone wishing to take up a career as a sports coach, personal trainer, sports administrator, professional athlete and other health and sport related vocations. The SLR course may also provide credit towards a variety of TAFE courses and may be beneficial to students wishing to study health related subjects at university. The course also provides opportunities to receive coaching certificates and other qualifications that may assist the students with future employment or vocational study.
What does this course cost?
A $40 equipment contribution each year plus additional fees for excursions/workshops and activities where applicable.
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