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SIS50321 – Diploma of Sport (Coaching)

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Course Information

Build Your Future in the Australian Sport and Fitness Industry

The Diploma of Sport (Coaching) equips students with the practical skills and knowledge needed to take on a range of roles in the Australian sport sector. Whether you're aiming to coach, lead a team, or support a community sports organisation, this qualification provides a strong foundation for success.

Students will learn to work independently, manage and supervise others, and apply their skills in accordance with Australian legislation, standards and industry best practice. The course also includes key leadership and communication elements essential for working within dynamic sporting environments.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is ideal for international students who are:
- Looking to begin or progress a career in the sport or fitness industry
- Changing career paths or entering a new sector
- Already holding a Certificate III or IV in Fitness and wishing to advance their skills
- Interested in pathways to higher-level sport qualifications

Our students come from a range of countries. Some may be new to Australia, while others may have lived here before, either recently or in the past. This qualification is your stepping stone into the fitness industry, with no special licensing or certification required. You'll follow Australian standards and industry practices to ensure you're well-prepared for your career.

Overview

Duration

52 weeks

Delivery mode

Face to Face

Delivery site:

ABM Campus: 242 Castlereagh Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia
Practical: Private Gymnasium for practical training and assessment

* More information is available via the My Skills Website.

Course Detail

Study Plan

Course Duration

This course has a duration of 52 weeks consisting of 4 x 10-week terms of training and assessment, each followed by a 3-week holiday break. Each week of term includes: 2 x 7.5 hour days of face to face instruction 5 hours of tutorial

Job roles

Sports Trainer

Sports Manager

Personal Trainer

Fitness Trainer

Strength Coach

Coaching staff

General Managers of gymnasiums

Sports Club coaching roles e.g. tennis coach, swimming coach and football coach

Reception/Sales

Pathway to further study

Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into a range of Higher Education qualifications.

No. of unitCodeTitleCore or Elective
1HLTWHS003Maintain work health and safetyCore
2SITXHRM009 (was SITXHRM003 in Training Package)Lead and manage peopleCore
3BSBOPS504Manage business riskCore
4HLTAID011Provide first aidElective (Group A – Coaching)
5SISSSCO003Meet participant needsElective (Group A – Coaching)
6SISSSCO004Plan, conduct and review coaching programsElective (Group A – Coaching)
7SISSSCO007Apply sport psychology principlesElective (Group A – Coaching)
8SISSSCO008Apply anti-doping policiesElective (Group A – Coaching)
9SISSSCO011Manage integrity in sportElective (Group A – Coaching)
10SISXCAI008Plan, conduct and review training and recovery programsGeneral Elective – Group F
11SISSSCO016Coach participants in sport competitionGeneral Elective – Group F
12SISXCAI011Develop and deliver a long-term training programElective (Other SIS)
13SISXCAI009Instruct strength and conditioning techniquesElective (Other SIS)
14SISXCAI010Develop strength and conditioning programsElective (Other SIS)
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