Our SIS50612 Diploma of Sport provides an alternate pathway to higher education whilst also broadening your skill set into the fields of sports management and high performance. Once you have become qualified you could find yourself working as a sport development officer for a national sporting body, a competition manager or a talent identification manager.
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Key Areas of Study
Throughout the program you will study a wide range of performance-enhancing training techniques including:
• Pilates • Pool sessions • Power lifting • Plyometrics • High performance gym training sessions.
You will learn skills to manage athletes and to optimise physical performance including:
• Nutrition • Psychology • Drugs in sport • Working with health professionals • Leadership
Units of Study
S & C Management
- BSBADM502B Manage meetings
- ICAICT308A Use advanced features of computer applications
- SISXICT001 Select and use technology for sport fitness and recreation
- SISXRES403A Use resources efficiently
Risk Management
- SISXRSK502A Manage organizational risk
- SISXIND404A Promote compliance with laws and legal principles
- SISXWHS402 Implement and monitor work health and safety policies
Strength and Conditioning
- SISSSCO513 Plan and implement high-performance training and recovery programs
- SISSSTC402A Develop strength and conditioning programs
- CUAWHS501 Maintain a high level of fitness for performance
Posture and Rehabilitation
- SISSSCO512 Assist athletes to prevent and manage injury and illness
- SISFFIT018 Promote functional movement capacity
Drugs in Sport
- SISSSCO306 Provide drugs in sport information
Sports Psychology
- SISSSCO308 Support athletes to adopt principles of sports psychology
Nutrition for Performance
- SISSSCO307 Provide nutrition information to athletes
Talent Identification
- SISXCAI306A Facilitate groups
- SISSSCO410 Implement a talent identification program
- SISXIND406A Manage projects
- SISXCCS403A Determine needs of client populations
Coaching Practices
- SISSSCO101 Develop and update knowledge of coaching practices
Credited from Certificate III AND Certificate IV in Fitness
- SISFFIT018 Promote Functional Movement Capacity
- SISXICT001 Select and Use Technology for Sport, Fitness and Recreation
Entry Requirements
- Prior completion of Certificate III in Fitness or pre-requisite units and Certificate IV in Fitness
- Satisfactory completion of Year 12 level studies or the overseas equivalent
- A minimum IELTS overall score of 5.5
- Applicants must be 18 years of age by course commencement
- Current Student Visa
- Must have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
Intake Dates / Course Duration
Duration:
12 Months
Hours:
624
Intake for 2018:
January and July 2018
Learning Pathways
VFA Learning has current pathway arrangements for domestic students, in place with Deakin University Australia and Federation University Australia. Upon successful registration of CRICOS, VFA will commence the pathway relationship process for this qualification with the Universities.
Delivery Method
Location
Essendon Fields and Geelong
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Delivery Method
- Face to Face
- Classroom Based with Large Practical Element
- Workplace Experience
- oral questioning
- written questions
- case studies
Assessment Method
- Observation
- Practical assessments
- Case studies
- Projects – Assignments
- Written test
- Oral questioning
- Written questions
Fees / Payment Options
Full payment required 30 days prior to course commencement.
Application Fee: $250 (non-refundable)
Course Fee: $10,135