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Diploma of Sport Development

  • Diploma

Kick off a career in the sports industry with a Diploma of Sport Development at Victoria Polytechnic.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
SIS50612, 082946D
Study Mode
In person
International Fees
$17,200 per year / $17,200 total

About this course

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 technology
  • sport nutrition
  • sport sponsorship
  • project management
  • sport psychology.

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

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

Study locations

Footscray Park

What you will learn

To be awarded SIS50612 Diploma of Sport Development a student must successfully complete a total of twenty (20) units of competency, comprising of:

  • eleven (11) core units and;

  • nine (9) elective units which may be selected from the electives in this qualification or from units which are first packaged at AQF level 4, or 5 within SIS10; up to 4 elective units may be selected from any current accredited course or other Training Package, and must be units which are first packaged at AQF level 5.

Career pathways

The sport, fitness and recreation industries play a crucial and significant role in the health and wellbeing of Australians. There are diverse and expanding career opportunities in this sector.

Graduates of this practical qualification will be ready to work in a wide range of roles, varying from managing competitions, sports venues and facilities to identifying and developing athletes.

Example job titles include:

  • sport development manager
  • sport venues and facilities manager
  • competition manager
  • program developer
  • talent development manager
  • sport coach
  • sport administrator
  • sporting club manager
  • sporting event manager.

Credit for prior study or work

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.