Develop your skills in the sport and recreation industry gaining knowledge in project management, and facilitating and coordinating teams and groups.

• Location:
  Footscray Park and Industry
• College:
  College of Sport and Exercise Science
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  Class Contact, On campus and Industry
• Course code:
  SIS50610
• Duration:
  1 year
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

• competition manager
• program developer
• talent development manager

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual intending to pursue a career in sport development. Occupational outcomes for this qualification can vary from managing competitions, sports venues and facilities and identifying and developing athletes. Work at this level would be undertaken with a high degree of autonomy.

To qualify for the Diploma of Sport Development participants must successfully complete a total of 20 units of study, comprising of 11 core units and 9 elective units in accordance with the packaging rules specified in SIS10 Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package.

• Manage Meetings

  Unit code

  BSBADM502B

• Use Advanced Features of Computer Applications

  Unit code

  ICAU3126B

• Determine Needs of Client Populations

  Unit code

  SISXCCS403A

• Promote Compliance With Laws and Legal Principles

  Unit code

  SISXIND404A

• Manage Projects

  Unit code

  SISXIND406A

• Implement and Monitor Occupational Health and Safety Policies

  Unit code

  SISXOHS402A

• Manage Organisational Risks

  Unit code

  SISXRSK502A

• Provide Drugs in Sport Information

  Unit code

  SISSCGP308A

• Develop Nutritional Strategies

  Unit code

  SISSCGP309A

• Support Athletes to Adopt Principles of Sports Psychology

  Unit code

  SISSCGP310A

• Facilitate Groups

  Unit code

  SISXCAI306A

• Implement Selection Policies

  Unit code

  SISSCGP307A

• Implement Recovery Programs

  Unit code

  SISSCGP412A

• Coordinate Team or Group Management

  Unit code

  SISSSPA505A

• Coorindate Team or Group Administration

  Unit code

  SISSSPA506A

• Develop Volunteer Management Policies

  Unit code

  SISSSPA507A

• Conduct Individualised Long-Term Training Programs

  Unit code

  SISXCAI305A

• Identify and Evaluate Marketing Opportunities

  Unit code

  BSBMKG501B

• Establish and Adjust the Marketing Mix

  Unit code

  BSBMKG502B

• Implement and Monitor Marketing Activities

  Unit code

  BSBMKG514A

• Manage Education Initiatives

  Unit code

  SISXIND507A

• Manage Personal Work Priorities and Professional Development

  Unit code

  BSBWOR501A

• Plan and Provide Sport and Recreational Services

  Unit code

  SISXFAC405A

• Coordinate Facility and Equipment Acquisition and Maintenance

  Unit code

  SISXFAC404A

• Plan and Deliver Exercise Programs to Support Desired Body Composition Outcomes

  Unit code

  SISFFIT420A

• Plan and Conduct Sport and Recreation Programs

  Unit code

  SISXCAI304A

• Year 12: Sucessful completion of VCE or equivalent
• International: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
• Mature: As assessed by the University