Sport and leisure - VET study in sport and leisure
VET study in sport and leisure
Careers for sport and leisure VET graduates
The careers available to VET graduates cover many aspects of the sports and leisure industries. Although VET graduates are not able to qualify to work in professions such as sport medicine (this is only available to university), they can qualify for other specialist occupations that are unique to the sector. These include:
- Fitness instructor
- Yoga instructor
- Stablehand
- Jockey
- Coach
- Racing animal trainer.
VET graduates from general sport and recreation courses will have opportunities in state or local clubs and community organisations, in roles involving promotion and event management or instructing and coaching sports and recreation activities. Others can work in organisations that operate in specialist industries, such as the fitness and racing industries. Graduates who qualify in an occupation, such as yoga instructor, can often work for themselves. In order to qualify for some occupations it may be necessary to complete a higher VET qualification (diploma or advanced diploma).
Courses and specialisations
VET courses range from certificate I to advanced diploma level, and cover and range of specialisations, only some of which are listed below. Sport and recreation, outdoor recreation and fitness are the main specialisations offered at diploma and advanced diploma level.
Specialisations
●Sport and recreation ●Outdoor recreation ●Community recreation ●Yoga instruction ●Racing ●Racing (jockey) ●Stablehand ●Fitness ●Athlete support ●Coaching and development
Getting in
Most VET courses in this field will have no entry requirements, especially certificate I-III courses. However, entry requirements usually apply for advanced diploma courses. In some courses it may also be necessary to be in relevant employment.
Where to study
Many TAFE institutes and a few registered training organisations offer VET courses in this field, often with articulation pathways into university degree courses.
Pathways
In some instances courses in this field may provide articulation pathways to higher levels of study both within the VET sector and the university sector. Credit and recognition of prior learning may be given for some of the lower level VET courses (such as certificate II, III or IV) towards diploma courses in the same or related subject areas.
Similarly, students who complete diploma or advanced diploma courses may be eligible for entry into degree courses in sport and leisure. In such instances, recognition of prior learning may result in exemption from one to two years of the bachelor course.
Case study
Graduates of the Diploma of Sport and Recreation offered in the TAFE division of Victoria University (VU) may be able to gain entry to the Bachelor of Exercise Science and Human Movement. Through recognition of prior learning, students may be eligible to apply for an exemption for selected units in the degree.
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