TAFE Courses

Today there is growing interest in and awareness of healthy lifestyles. The fitness, sport and recreation industry has matched this interest by increasing the number of activity options available to consumers.

This sector provides services and programs that develop physical fitness through activity or movement - including health appraisals, fitness assessments and testing, service prescription, conducting exercise classes, stress management and weight control.

The sport sector provides facilities and services that enable people to engage in activities requiring physical effort and skills within a competitive environment and clearly defined set of rules.

 

The outdoor recreation sector includes individual, group or organisation participation in physical and passive activities and encompasses adventure tourism, personal development programs, experiential learning and corporate adventure training.

Where can TAFE take you:
Fitness centre administrator Fitness instructor Fitness leader Gym instructor Lifeguard Personal trainer	Recreation instructor Recreation officer Sports administrator Sports centre manager Sports coach/referee Sports marketing manager

 

 

Course snapshot

Sport and Recreation

 

Publications

Download the brochure: Pathways in sport & recreation, science & technology [PDF 294KB].

Browse the TAFE Queensland guide.

Testimonials

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“While Jodie enjoyed working at her local convenience store, she knew there was something else she wanted to do. Motivated by a passion for sport, she enrolled in a Certificate IV in Personal Training at TAFE." Jodie Spencer, Certificate IV in Personal Training, Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE.