A career in the leisure and recreation sector offers genuine employment opportunities plus the opportunity to make real difference in the lives of others. It’s a feel-good career choice as your job is to enrich the quality of life of those with barriers to their health and wellbeing.
The Certificate of Leisure and Recreation Program Design is an online professional development program that will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to design and coordinate recreation and leisure activity programs.
This online recreation and leisure program will equip you with the theoretical and practical skills to be able to assist with the creation, implementation and evaluation of leisure and activity programs.
This is an ideal course of study for those currently working in the aged sector or for those interested in pursuing entry-level roles such as Activities Officer, Diversional Therapy Assistant, Community Leisure Officer or Recreation Activities Officer.
Course Structure
Unit 1 - Contribute to leisure and health programming
- Develop activity / program plans
- Consultation with health professional
- Client needs and interests
- Program criteria
- Risk assessment
- Prepare activity / program plan
- Operational arrangements
- Implementation and evaluation strategies
- Develop goals and outcomes
- Organisation procedures and protocols
- Program reflects accepted good practice
- Program equipment and resources
- Choose location
- Encourage client participation
- Promote activity / program
- Identify program users
- Design and distribute information
- Motivational strategies
- Deliver program
- Health and safety
- Contingency plans
- Evaluate program effectiveness
Unit 2 - Participate in the planning, implementation and monitoring of individual leisure and health programs
- Record client information
- Assess client needs
- Team involvement
- Organisation patient records
- Holistic approaches
- Individual strengths, needs and interests
- Benefits of recreational activities
- Confidentiality
- Consultative approaches
- Ideas and experiences
- Accommodating individual experiences
- Holistic considerations
- Promoting effective strategies and partnerships
- Cross-cultural interactions
- Enhancing health and well being
- Life stages / developments
- Ability /capability / capacity of clients
- Philosophy and goals
- Implement plans
- Settings and environments
- Flexible timetables
- Clear staff communications
- Program extensions
- Program concerns
- Feedback
- Individual program reviews
- Program assessment
Unit 3 - Apply concepts of human psychology to facilitate involvement in leisure programs
- Social psychology of leisure
- Analyse concepts
- Motivation and freedom
- Key behaviour aspects
- Activity preferences
- Environment
- Enjoyment
- Psychological benefits
- Aspects of wellbeing
- Individual satisfaction
- Lifespan development
- Developing strategies
- Music and movement
- Assist pain management
- Catastrophism
- Relaxation training
- Visual imagery and distraction
- Communication
- Developing plans
- Behaviour management
- Performance indicators
Unit 4 - Participate in planning leisure and health programs for clients with complex needs
- Client issues
- Characteristics and symptoms
- Impact on participation
- Determine client readiness
- Special needs
- Maximise participation
- Complex needs
- Equipment and resources
- Holistic practice
- Trauma-informed care
- Good Lives Model
- Strength-based practice
- Positive behaviour support
- Integration of leisure activities
- Client rights
- Access and equity
- Disadvantages of segregation
- Empowering clients
- Client interests and concerns
- Determine recreational needs
- Benefits of participation
- Designing programs
- Reasons / benefits
- Barriers to participation
- Modifying equipment
- Client capabilities and competence
- Risk and safety
- Client age
- Venues and facilities
- Issues impacting on health and leisure
- Therapy
- Appropriate language
- Cross-cultural interactions
- Facilitating service delivery
- Optimise client involvement
- Equity
- Individual program plans
- Suitable environments
Unit 5 - Incorporate lifespan development and sociological concepts into leisure and health programming
- Lifespan development stages
- Human physical, social and intellectual development
- Theories of development
- Development psychology
- Leisure and recreation
- Retirement
- Client behaviours
- Behavioural change
- Cognitive style
- Knowledge
- Memory
- Dysfunction
- Dementia
- Muscle memory
- Judgement and decision-making
- Health provisions in Australia
- Human rights
- Demographics impacts
- Indigenous health services
- Life expectancy
- Women’s health
- Social contexts
- Life span issues
- Development psychology
- Workplace cultural
- Passive leisure
- Goals and objectives
- Recreational therapists
- Trust and friendship networks
- Client perceptions and attitudes
- Attitudes
- Motivational strategies
- Age and cultural strategies
- Refugees and asylum seekers
- Health, wellness, illness and disability
- Western medicine
- Humoral pathology
- Ayurveda
- Acupuncture
- Naturopathy
- Diet
- Gender responses
- Cultural responses to illness
- Illness and stress
- Psychological and psychiatric illness
Study Hours
Estimated duration 75 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Testimonials
It was a very good course and I have learnt a lot of things that I can use in my work. Thank you and thanks to tutor Ava who was most helpful
E. Booysen, Tura Beach NSW | Certificate of Leisure and Recreation Program Design
Studying with Australian Online Courses gave me the chance to complete my course amidst this difficult times of Pandemic. Thank you for the opportunity. More power to your team!
M. Parrera, St Marys, NSW | Certificate of Leisure and Recreation Program Design
I enjoyed the learning experience and would be interested in further courses
A.Priest, Argenton, NSW | Certificate of Leisure and Recreation Program Design
Graduation
A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.
How to Enrol
Enrolment Form – Employment Services and Rehabilitation Providers
Enrol via Live Chat (Business Hours)
Enrol via Telephone 1300 76 2221 (Business Hours)
Payment Options
Visa, Mastercard, BPAY and EFT/Direct Deposit. Please allow 1-2 Business days for processing for EFT and BPAY.
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18. In some circumstances, enrolments from younger people may be considered. Please complete the AOC Parent Guardian Consent Form prior to enrolling and submit here.
Are there any computer requirements?
To study online with Australian Online Courses you will need a computer (desktop PC/laptop) running a current/updated operating system with reliable high-speed internet access. You will need to use the Google Chrome browser to access your course.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
How is this course delivered?
This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
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- Aged Care Life Style Coordinator
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