Lifestyle Courses - Allied Health & Leisure and Health

Everybody despite their age and heath level should move for optimal wellbeing. In this in-depth course you'll learn how to work with a diverse range of people, provide leisure education, plan and implement leisure and health programs.

You'll also discover how to apply concepts of human psychology to facilitate involvement in leisure programs and coordinate and evaluate other workers and work teams. This course covers all aspects to plan, implement and work within the industry to help to get people involved and moving. Our industry-experienced teachers will provide the one-on-one guidance and support you need to succeed.

Begin your career in the health sector with the certificate IV in allied health. This course is perfect for people looking to gain a broad overview of the healthcare system as well as knowledge unique to allied health specialties. This sector is expected to grow over the next five years so what a great time to get started in this expanding industry.

This course will give you the practical skills and knowledge to recognise healthy body systems, interpret and apply medical terminology, and assist in the rehabilitation of clients. Students can choose to undertake general electives or specialise in physiotherapy and/or occupational therapy. Our highly-experienced teaching staff are leaders in their field and will give you the guidance needed to succeed in your studies.

This course will qualify you to work as an assistant in your specialised allied health stream or give you the skills to undertake further studies in your field.

Further your rewarding career by participating in the design, implementation and evaluation of leisure, health activities and programs for your clients.
If you are working in a residential facility, community agency or day centre, or want to further your career to expand your personal training business then the nationally recognised Diploma of Leisure and Health will help you take the next step in your career.
You will learn how to:
• Use communication to build relationships
• Work with diverse people
• Work effectively in the leisure and health industries
• Contribute to programming
• Participate in the planning, implementation and monitoring of individual leisure and health programs
• Participate in planning leisure and health programs for clients with complex needs
• Incorporate lifespan development and sociological concepts
• Reflect on and improve your own professional practice
• Confirm physical health status
• Follow safe work practices for direct client care