Academic Requirements

• NITEC; or
• Higher NITEC; or
• 3 GCE O level Passes at C6 and above; or
• Relevant certification issued by the United States Sports Academy; or
• Australian Qualifications Framework Certificate III.
• All prospective students are required to take the Language, Literacy and Numeracy Test administered by Australian Sports Academy.   

Non-Academic Requirements

• At least 16 years old

Modules Covered

• Manage meetings
• Use advanced features of computer applications
• Provide drugs in sport information
• Provide nutrition information to athletes
• Support athletes to adopt principles of sports psychology
• Facilitate groups
• Determine needs of client populations
• Promote compliance with laws and legal principles
• Manage projects
• Manage organisational risks
• Implement and monitor work health and safety policies
• Develop and update knowledge of coaching practices
• Implement selection policies
• Implement a talent identification program
• Plan and deliver coaching programs
• Customise coaching for athletes with specific needs
• Apply self-management to intermediate level coaching
• Develop strength and conditioning programs
• Assist athletes to prevent and manage injury and illness
• Plan and implement high performance training and recovery programs

Delivery Mode

• Full-time/Part-time

Delivery Methods

• Classroom; theory, practical.

Duration

• Full-time: 6 Months
• Part-time: 6 Months

Timetable

• Full-time
  • 5 days per week
  • 4 hours per day
• Part-time
  • 3 days per week
  • 3.5 hours per day

Commencement Dates

• March
• April

Assessment Methods

• Questions and answers
• Panel of workplace presenters/personal trainers
• Simulation
• Role plays
• Written and/or oral examinations
• Projects and case studies
• Observation
• Third party report
• Practical demonstration and assessment

Regconition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a candidate may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience and/or formal training. Students may be entitled to a credit transfer in the following circumstances:

• Completed units of competency from a relevant National Training Package.
• Approved units of competency from a National Training Product.
• Successful RPL application.

Awards

• Diploma of Sports Development awarded by Australian Sports Academy

Accreditation

This course has been developed under the Australian Quality Framework (AQF) and is recognised in Australia. Qualifications granted by Australian Sports Academy are accredited by the Australian Government; Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.

Local Students

International Students

Job Roles Opportunities

• Competition Manager
• Program Developer
• Talent/ Sport Development Manager
• Sports Administrator
• Public Relations/Facility Executive
• Sports Marketing Executive
• Sports/Events Management Executive