The Diploma of Sport Development provides you with a solid foundation in the theoretical and practical skills necessary to work effectively in the sport and leisure sector. Taught by experienced industry professionals, who are leaders in the field, this course will enable you to develop essential skills required for gaining employment, securing career progression, or progressing to further qualifications and training required to achieve their goals in the industry. The course provides credit and pathway opportunities into a range of undergraduate courses.
Area of study:
Advanced Therapeutic Communication
Theoretical Approaches to Counselling
Life Stages and Development
Self Care & Developing Resilience
Mental Health
Digital Counselling
Clinical Practice & Supervision
Advanced Counselling Skills
Industry partners and work placements:
We offer the Diploma of Sport Development Elite program in conjunction with The Simon Black Academy. The Simon Black Academy provides student-athletes with the opportunity to gain a university qualification whilst training in an Australian rules football academy environment.
FEE-HELP available for eligible students.
Applicant must have completed Year 12 or equivalent
Completed Year 12 or equivalent. Other admission pathways are available to applicants.
For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.
As this is a new course, Semester 1, 2023 information is not available.
Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.
For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.
As this is a new course, Semester 1, 2023 information is not available.
The Diploma of Sport Development is designed to prepare you to confidently start a career in community sports. Upon graduation, you’ll have the opportunity to begin an entry level role in the field or continue studies at the bachelor level.
Career paths:
Sports Development Officer
Competition Manager
Talent Development Officer
1 year Full time or 2 years Part time