LEISURE FACILITY MANAGEMENT I BRE205
COURSE AIMS
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Explain the scope of work involved in the management of recreation and
fitness facilities.
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Explain the nature of recreation and fitness facilities, including
their physical characteristics and their management requirements.
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Explain the legal aspects which must be satisfied by construction work
projects.
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Plan the management of construction work projects for different
recreation facilities.
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Explain the suitability and management of equipment for a given
purposes in indoor recreation or fitness facilities (Part A - Indoor
Equipment).
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Explain the suitability and management of equipment for given purposes
in outdoor recreation or fitness facilities (Part B - Outdoor
Equipment).
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Develop safety procedures for a recreation facility.
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Determine equipment needed for a sports or fitness facility.
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Purchase new equipment for a recreation or fitness facility.
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Manage the bookings for use of a recreation facility.
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Develop contingency plans to deal with likely emergencies in
recreation and fitness industry workplaces.
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Manage insurance issues for a recreation or fitness facility.
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Develop a plan for managing the use of a specific recreation facility
COURSE CONTENTPart 1: A
comprehensive introductory course focusing on the management and
development or redevelopment of recreation facilities. Subjects cover the
nature of recreation and fitness facilities, legal requirements during
contruction, the management of minor construction projects and evaluating
fitness and recreation equipment. The course is an accredited Advanced
Diploma module.
Part 2: This course develops skills to
manage day to day operations of facilities such as gyms, health clubs,
swimming pools, or recreation facilities. The course deals with managing
bookings, purchasing, safety, contingencies and insurance.
EXAMPLES
OF TASKS IN THIS COURSEExplain the nature of recreation
and fitness facilities.
Research and explain legal aspects which must
be satisfied by construction work projects.
Assess the suitability of
equipment for a given purpose in a recreation or fitness facility.
Conduct
research to find out what recreation facilities services are provided in
your locality, and by whom.
Compare three different
facilities in your locality that provide the same type of recreation and
fitness services.
Describe the minimum facilities required
to provide common services in different
types of recreation facilities,
including:
*health clubs *gymnasiums *recreation centres
*swimming pools
*golf clubs *bowling clubs *sporting
clubs *sportsgrounds.
