Fitness, Recreation and Sport
Sport & Recreation
A course by
SIT
An introductory STAR course providing foundational knowledge in fitness, recreation, sports, and basic nutrition for NZ secondary school students.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
SIT2LRN Distance Learning, Online
It will take a total of 4 weeks
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Understand nutrients and nutrition
Demonstrate knowledge of different types of nutrients, their role in the body, and the consequences of nutritional imbalances.
Appreciate community recreation benefits
Describe the social, physical, and mental benefits of participating in recreation activities within the local community.
Know human body movement
Demonstrate understanding of the human body and its movement during exercise and stretching, including basic anatomy relevant to fitness.
What You're Signing Up For
This STAR course is intended for NZ secondary school students and introduces them to the fitness and sports industry. The programme covers key topics like nutrients and nutrition, community recreation, and the basics of the human body and movement during exercise and stretching. It aims to support early interest in health, fitness, and recreational careers.
Course Content
- Demonstrate knowledge of micro and macro nutrients and nutritional imbalances (US6571, Level 3, 5 credits)
- Describe benefits of participation in recreation in the local community (US27299, Level 2, 2 credits)
- Demonstrate knowledge of the human body and its movement during exercise and stretching (US30636, Level 3, 7 credits)
What you need to know first
Enrolment must be via the school's nominated STAR/Gateway co-ordinator.
Only available to NZ secondary school students.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Sport and recreation
Fitness
Health and wellbeing
Future employment opportunities might be
Prepares students for further study in sport, fitness, and recreation sectors
Foundation knowledge for entry-level roles or further education in the fitness industry
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