Fitness, Recreation and Sport (STAR Course)
Sport & Recreation
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An introduction to the fitness and sports industry for NZ secondary students, delivered as a STAR course via SIT2LRN Distance Learning.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
SIT2LRN Distance Learning, Invercargill
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Understand nutrition fundamentals
Gain knowledge of micro and macro nutrients, and be able to identify nutritional imbalances relevant to health and performance.
Explain benefits of recreational participation
Describe the positive outcomes associated with participation in recreational activities within the local community.
Know human anatomy and exercise movement
Demonstrate understanding of basic human anatomy and how the body moves during exercise and stretching.
What You're Signing Up For
This course is designed to introduce individuals to the fitness and sports industry through a series of selected unit standards. Delivery is via distance learning and is only available to NZ secondary schools under the STAR scheme. Students gain knowledge in human anatomy and movement, nutrition, and the benefits of participating in recreation within the community.
Course Content
- US6571: Demonstrate knowledge of micro and macro nutrients and nutritional imbalances (Level 3, 5 Credits)
- US27299: Describe benefits of participation in recreation in the local community (Level 2, 2 Credits)
- US30636: Demonstrate knowledge of the human body and its movement during exercise and stretching (Level 3, 7 Credits)
What you need to know first
Only available to NZ secondary school students via application by the school's nominated STAR / Gateway Coordinator
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Sport
Recreation
Health
Fitness
Future employment opportunities might be
Foundation for entry-level roles or further study in sport, fitness, recreation or health sectors
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