Diploma of Sport

You'll learn how to plan and deliver sports coaching sessions and strength and conditioning programs. Learning from current industry professionals, you'll gain skills and knowledge in:

• sport coaching
• sport integrity
• sport marketing
• project management
• sport psychology, and
• customer service.

You'll also develop valuable skills in project management, sport safety and risk management, facilitation and organisational risk management.

As a student of a leading sports university, you will have access to world-class facilities, sports research and our extensive network of sport partners.

To be awarded SIS50319 Diploma of Sport, a student must successfully complete a total of fourteen (14) units comprising of:

• three (3) core units, and;

• eleven (11) elective units, consisting of:

• at least nine (9) units from the elective units in qualification structure, and;

• up to two (2) elective units which can be selected from elsewhere in the SIS Training Package, or from any other current Training Package or accredited course.

Packaging Rules for each specialisation:

• all Group A electives must be selected for award of the Diploma of Sport (Coaching);

Specialisations:
The Victoria University Polytechnic currently offers the following specialisation(s):

• Coaching.

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.

Before starting your application, please read through the step-by-step VU Polytechnic application process to make sure you have all the necessary documents and information ready to successfully complete your application.

Before applying, you should consider whether you also want to apply for:

• Special admission programs: Depending on your life circumstances you may be eligible for special consideration of your application.
• Advanced standing: If you have significant experience or studies elsewhere you may be eligible for credit for some units of your course and not have to undertake them.