SHFT409 – Introduction to Sport and Fitness Industry Studies
Module code
SHFT409
Module title
Introduction to Sport and Fitness Industry Studies
Prescription
To enable students to develop an understanding of the key components of the sport and fitness industry including customer service, professional practice and the operational requirements of the work environment. Students will also gain an understanding of the skills required to assess a client's fitness for activity, to monitor client adherence and to apply strategies to ensure safe and continued exercise adherence.
NZQA Level
Level 4
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Directed hours
- 64
- Self directed hours
- 86
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- 1.Describe and discuss the components, structure and relationships of the sport and fitness industry, including key stakeholders and administrative partners.
2. Describe and discuss the key administrative and management roles including health and safety and responsibilities associated with the sport and fitness industry.
3.Describe and discuss the ethical principles including related legal and statutory requirements for the sport and fitness industry.
4.Demonstrate effective communication, screening, induction and fitness assessment protocols to gauge exercise readiness, risk analysis, contraindication and monitoring of exercise stress.
5. Understand and demonstrate motivational and behavioural strategies to foster and monitor exercise adherence - Content
- - Overview of the sport, fitness, and recreation industry
- Services and products
- Professional scope of practice and limitations
- Customer service
- Ethical principles and practice
- Legal and statutory requirements
- Communication
- Health Screening
- Fitness assessments
- Monitoring of exercise stress
- Motivational Strategies - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Classes
Tutorials
Practicals
Case Studies and Assignments - Assessment Criteria
- An overall mark of 50 or greater is required to pass this Module.
- Learning and Teaching Resource
- Required Text:
An extended reading list will be supplied by the tutor at commencement of the course. This will be updated annually.
