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National Certificate in Sports Management

Learn the principles of good management in sport organisation and structures

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

  • Athlete representative
  • Team manager assistant
  • School level team manager
  • Club manager assistant
  • Events team member
  • Gym manager assistant

National Certificate in Sports Management – Online

1 YEAR | NQF 5 | 127 CREDITS | SAQA ID 60309 | INTERNATIONALLY PORTABLE

This course aims to provide students with the ability to promote principles of good management in sports organisation and structures

ONLINE

The National Certificate in Sports Management course aims to provide students with the ability to promote principles of good management in sports organisation and structures, including, but are not limited to customer care, finance, risk management, event and facility management and effective communication within the business environment. Through a balance of theory, practical and work integrated learning, students are able to develop a variety of skills that prepares them to work in the field of sport management. In association with a variety of Sport Unions, Sports Companies and Schools, students will have access to the working environment, where they will be able to enhance their practical skills set within this course. Study Modes Offered:

  • ON CAMPUS LEARNING (includes 2 weekday workshops and 2 days in the workplace)
  • ONLINE Students are assigned an online tutor and complete the course using the HFPA Online Learning Platform
    *Hard copy manuals can be ordered at an additional fee*

SPORTS MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES & PROCESSES

INCLUDES:

  • Manage the Business Components of a Sport Organisation
  • Establish Sustainable Organisational Structures for Sport
  • Explain the Role of Governance Structures in Sport

SPORTS COMMUNICATION

INCLUDES:

  • Conduct Communication Within a Business Environment | Utilise Personal
  • Development Training for Personal Growth
  • Care for Customers
  • Facilitate Learning
  • Using a Variety of Given Methodologies

HUMAN RESOURCE & DIVERSITY MANAGEMENT

INCLUDES:

  • Promote an understanding of diversity and equity in sport and fitness organisations
  • Manage Participants with Disabilities in Sport
  • Support Sport or Fitness Participation for People Living with HIV/AIDS
  • Develop and Implement Team Ethical Behaviour and discipline
  • Manage Volunteers in Sport

SPORT MARKETING & EVENT MANAGEMENT

INCLUDES:

  • Explain the principles of physical activity in the context of sport or fitness
  • Apply principles of marketing to sport
  • Organise and administer a sport tournament
  • Plan a sport tournament

SPORT ADMINISTRATION

INCLUDES:

  • Create, maintain and update record keeping systems
  • Manage project finances

SPORT FACILITY MANAGEMENT

INCLUDES:

  • Monitor and maintain health, safety and security
  • Manage a sport or recreation facility

WORK INTERGRATED LEARNING (LOGBOOK)

  • 300 Hours

NQF Level: 5

Course Credits: 127

  • SAQA Registered Full Qualification
  • NQF level 5
  • CATHSSETA Provider Accreditation Number 613/R/000189/2011

Grade 12 National Senior Certificate

Note: If you do not hold a level 4 NQF then apply to study our Sports Administration NQF 4 Course. Successfully completing this will provide you access to our National Certificate NQF 5 programmes and a pathway into more advanced programmes and further