Sport, Fitness and Recreation
Description
The Sport, Fitness and Recreation sectors play a vital role in the health, wellbeing and social fabric of our communities. These industries offer dynamic and rewarding career pathways that span from elite sport and personal training to community recreation and outdoor education.
In Western Australia, these sectors contribute significantly to economic development, public health and community engagement. Whether it’s supporting high-performance athletes, running fitness programs, delivering inclusive sport for all ages and abilities, or leading outdoor adventures, these careers are both meaningful and diverse.
Career Opportunities
· Personal trainers and group fitness instructors
· Sports coaches and officials
· Aquatic and recreation centre staff
· Outdoor recreation leaders
· Youth and community sport program coordinators
Training and qualifications in these sectors provide hands-on, practical skills that support long term career growth across a variety of settings including gyms, schools, local government, not-for-profits, and professional sports organisations.
Qualifications
| SIS10122 | Certificate I in Sport and Recreation |
| SIS20122 | Certificate II in Sport and Recreation |
| SIS20221 | Certificate II in Sport – Developing Athlete |
| SIS20321 | Certificate II in Sport Coaching |
| SIS20419 | Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation |
| SIS30122 | Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation |
| SIS30321 | Certificate III in Fitness |
| SIS30421 | Certificate III in Sport – Athlete |
| SIS30521 | Certificate III in Sport Coaching |
| SIS30619 | Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership |
| SIS40122 | Certificate IV in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation |
| SIS40221 | Certificate IV in Fitness |
| SIS40321 | Certificate IV in Sport Coaching |
| SIS40421 | Certificate IV in Sport Development |
| SIS40621 | Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership |
| SIS50122 | Diploma of Sport, Aquatics and Recreation Management |
| SIS50321 | Diploma of Sport |
| SIS50421 | Diploma of Outdoor Leadership |
Skill Sets
Pool Lifeguard Skill Set
Swimming and Water Safety Teacher Skill Set
Aquatic Technical Operator Skill Set
Traineeships
| Traineeship Name | National ID and Course Name |
| Community Recreation (Level 3) | SIS30122 – Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation |
| Fitness (Level 3) | SIS30321 – Certificate III in Fitness |
| Fitness (Level 4) | SIS40221 – Certificate IV in Fitness |
| Outdoor Recreation (Level 2) | SIS20419 – Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation |
| Outdoor Recreation (Level 3) | SIS30619 – Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership |
| Outdoor Recreation (Level 4) | SIS40621 – Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership |
| Sport (Career Oriented Participation) (Level 2) | SIS20221 – Certificate II in Sport – Developing Athlete |
| Sport (Career Oriented Participation) (Level 3) | SIS30421 – Certificate III in Sport – Athlete |
| Sport and Recreation (Level 2) | SIS20122 – Certificate II in Sport and Recreation |
| Sport and Recreation (Level 3) | SIS30122 – Certificate III in Sports, Aquatics and Recreation |
| Sport and Recreation (Level 4) | SIS40122 – Certificate IV in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation |
VET in Secondary Schools
| SIS10122 | Certificate I in Sport and Recreation |
| SIS20419 | Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation |
| SIS20122 | Certificate II in Sport and Recreation |
| SIS20221 | Certificate II in Sport – Developing Athlete |
| SIS20321 | Certificate II in Sport Coaching |
| SIS30421 | Certificate III in Sport – Athlete |
Our Industry Partners
TAFE
State Training Board
Department of Training and Workforce Development
Jobs and Skills Network
Jobs and Skills Council (JSC)
HumanAbility, for more information click here.