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ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN LEISURE STUDIES VRE053

Duration (approx) 900 hours
Qualification Advanced Certificate

Learn and work in the Leisure Industry.

  • Increase your knowledge, awareness of services sought after by clients.
  • Understand how to fulfil clients needs by delivering structured, targeted services in a safe and reliable manner.
  • Understand how to plan and deliver services - working to specifications and budgets.
  • Learn how to mange events and services.
  • Explore possibilities and opportunities for working in the Leisure industry - expanding your skills if you already work in this area, or to gain a foundation of knowledge to seek employment in the Leisure industry.
  • Elective Module options for the course provide students with the opportunity to study diverse subject areas from Fitness and Risk Management, to Ecotour Management.

Modules

Core ModulesThese modules provide foundation knowledge for the ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN LEISURE STUDIES VRE053
 EVENT MANAGEMENT - BRE209
 INDUSTRY PROJECT BIP000
 LEISURE FACILITY MANAGEMENT I BRE205
 RECREATION LEADERSHIP VRE100
Stream Modules
 BED & BREAKFAST MANAGEMENT BTR203
 FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGEMENT BTR102
Elective ModulesIn addition to the core modules, students study any 3 of the following 35 modules.
 AQUA FITNESS BRE207
 AROMATHERAPY VHT104
 BACK HEALTH CARE BRE216
 BAR SERVICE VTR204
 BUSHCRAFT & WILDERNESS ACTIVITIES BTR201
 BUSINESS STUDIES BBS101
 CLASSROOM DELIVERY SKILLS BGN106
 ECOTHERAPY PRACTICE BPS220
 ECOTOUR MANAGEMENT BTR101
 ECOTOURISM TOUR GUIDE COURSE BTR301
 FOOD PREPARATION - BRE212
 FREELANCE WRITING BWR102
 HEALTH & FITNESS I (FITNESS LEADERSHIP) BRE101
 HEALTH & WELLBEING VRE102
 HOTEL MANAGEMENT BTR202
 INTERNET MARKETING BIT204
 LEISURE MANAGEMENT II - HUMAN RESOURCES BRE104
 LEISURE MANAGEMENT III - FINANCIAL & CLERICAL BRE204
 LEISURE MANAGEMENT IV - POLICIES & PROCEDURES BRE305
 NATURE PARK MANAGEMENT I BEN120
 NATURE PARK MANAGEMENT I BEN120
 NATURE PARK MANAGEMENT II BEN207
 NATURE PARK MANAGEMENT II BEN207
 OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT VBS201
 PERSONAL FITNESS VRE103
 PROJECT MANAGEMENT BBS201
 RESEARCH PROJECT I BGN102
 RESEARCH PROJECT II BGN201
 RESISTANCE & GYM SUPERVISION BRE206
 SPORTS COACHING VRE109
 SPORTS NUTRITION BRE303
 TOURISM I BTR103
 TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY VPH005
 VIRTUAL AND HYBRID EVENT MANAGEMENT BRE218
 ZOO KEEPER COURSE BEN208

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Learn about planning, managing and delivering services in the Leisure Industry.

Leisure services overlap on many other industries from sport and tourism to arts and crafts.

  • Learn to understand the broader industry and the career possibilities it offers
  • Develop specific skills to work in any leisure setting, as a leader, manager or in any other capacity.
  • Understand about planning, budgeting and delivering safe events and services.
  • Study 6 Compulsory Modules (3 Core Modules plus 3 Stream Modules), plus a further 3 Elective Modules (approximately 900 hours of study).

The Elective Modules

In addition to the above modules, students study any 3 of the following modules. The Elective Modules provide students with the opportunity to study areas of specific interest in more detail, gearing their qualification to align more with their own needs and goals.

Studying the Advanced Certificate In Leisure Studies

Each module consists of a number of lessons and assignments to be completed by the student. Each assignment is submitted to the School for marking by your tutor and will be returned with personal feedback and any recommendations for further studies or reading.

There are a total of 8 examinations to be taken for the Advanced Certificate. These are usually taken at the end of each module and can be arranged at a time and location to suit you.

Leisure Services can Provide an Exciting Future

Though many people organise their own leisure needs, many others utilise services provided by recreation organisations. Organised recreation involves three main things: 

  • The consumer (user) of the recreation service. Everyone is a potential user of recreation services.
  • Recreation professionals. These people can serve in many different types of capacities from planning; teaching; group leadership; organising and counselling; through to researching.
  • Volunteer Workers. Recreation programmes and professional workers depend to a large extent on volunteers to make activities and services work.

The main areas within society where recreation services are provided include community, therapeutic, youth, industrial, cultural and the Armed services.  
Some examples of Community Recreation services are: 

  • Children’s playgrounds (supervised and unsupervised)
  • Children’s camps
  • After school and holiday play programmes
  • Teenage coffee shops and drop in centres
  • Organised sports programmes
  • Hobby or adult education courses
  • Organised community service projects
  • Meeting places for clubs and special interest groups
  • Community celebrations and festivals
  • Playing fields, Swimming, tennis, golf facilities
  • Theme parks
  • Organised exercise programmes

In today’s complex society, there are many different groups which can very easily become forgotten when it comes to provision of recreation opportunities. The most obvious group would be disabled persons. There are other groups which can be equally disadvantaged; the elderly, ethnic minorities and new mothers for example.   In a modern, health conscious and generally educated society there should be access to recreation services for all. 

There are certain ‘barriers’ which prevent people from enjoying full and meaningful recreation experiences.  Reasonable examples of these barriers include physical and/or mental disability; language; poverty; poor education; or even accessibility difficulties (no private transport or poor public transport).  

The above outlined ‘barriers’ have an influence in recreation services.  Various economical, demographic and social factors play a role.  Also, people’s attitudes and expectations are also significant influences.  The increasing spread in interest in personal growth, self-realisation, and even holistic health create demands on the recreation industry that possibly were not prevalent 10 years ago. A fundamental consideration which should remain in the forefront of recreation management is inclusion for all.  There should be emphasis on social justice and an understanding of the rights of different social groups with expansion of inclusion in all areas.  

Recreation services should aspire to demonstrate and accomplish a commitment to the premise that access to human services is a right, not a privilege, and human services should enrich people’s lives, by helping those correct deficiencies in their own self-esteem and gain a sense of satisfaction and self worth. In order for the recreation and leisure industry to evolve to meet consumer needs and demands we must think about the way in which recreation services are managed.

Learn to Better Manage Leisure Services

The key to success of any company or organisation is good management. 

Can you explain the difference between ‘good management’ and bad? What do you consider to be good management?

Effective management involves organisational and leadership skills; as well as managing finance and other resources.

  • Learn about planning, managing, and providing targeted services with the Advanced Certificate In Leisure Studies.
  • Broaden your knowledge to advance in your industry, or as a starting point for your career.

If you have any questions, need help in choosing a course or options, or want to know more about studying with ACS, then get in touch with us today. Contact our specialist Health, Fitness and Recreation tutors with your questions, they will be pleased to hear from you.

 

 

 

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