Introduction to Sport and Fitness Fundamentals
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ACE220 Introduction to Sport and Fitness Fundamentals
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Course code
ACE220
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Locations and dates
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Fees
Tuition: $75.00 -
Credits
2
If you are an athlete, a parent or coach of an athlete - this course will give you some useful fundamental skills.
On this course you will learn the basics of managing athletes.
You will gain introductory skills in:
- Training
- Massage
- Warm up
- Injury management and strapping
- Basic nutrition for sportspeople
- Athlete injury management
- Planning for athletes
The sessions will be practical demonstrations, class, gym and sideline activities - with some take home theory to apply.
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Work with and support athletes as they train
- Lead warm ups
- Manage sideline injuries
- Describe basics of nutrition for sports people
- Manage minor injury and rehabilitations plans
- Complete basic strapping of a joint
- Be able to do basic massage techniques
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