One of the electives our students can select is SLR, (Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation). This course directly supports the PDHPE, (Personal Development, Health, Physical Education) HSC course and is an excellent option for any student who wishes to pursue a career in the health and fitness industry. Here is the course overview; the benefits of physical activity for the individual and the community as a whole are well documented. The individual can benefit from increased fitness and reduced incidence of lifestyle diseases such as cardiovascular and respiratory disease, obesity, diabetes mellitus, and osteoporosis. These benefits are complemented by positive psychological and social outcomes that characterise quality of life.
Good health is also a major community asset in that it leads to a reduced financial burden on the community. Health experts have identified the promotion of physical activity as one of the most potentially significant public health initiatives in Australia.
Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation makes a positive contribution to the total wellbeing of our students. They develop knowledge and understanding of the value of activity, increased levels of movement skill, competence in a wide variety of sport and recreation contexts and skills in planning to be active. These and other aspects of the course enable students to adopt and maintain an active lifestyle.
Students also develop a preparedness to contribute to the establishment of a health-promoting community that is supportive of its members adopting a healthy lifestyle. The strength of the community in this regard is enhanced by its members having the necessary skills and desire to adopt a range of officiating and support roles introduced in this course.
IFS students in Stage 6 have currently completed two of their seven units. We have already done a block of ‘fitness testing’ and have just completed the ‘social perspectives’ unit today, which saw students investigate politics, the media, gender inequalities and sponsorship in sport.
The areas of sports science, physical education and human movement present viable post-college study and career pathways. This course provides a sound platform for further study and may offer some credit transfer opportunities into TAFE. The Sport and Recreation industry is a major growth industry and in this course students will gain an understanding and appreciation of the vocational possibilities in this area.
Details of available credit transfer can be found at the HSC/TAFE Credit Transfer website (http://www.det.nsw.edu.au/hsctafe).
If you require any further information please contact gavin.thomas@ccsc.nsw.edu.au
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