Sport (Development) (Diploma of)

Duration » 1 year. Feb Intake.
Campus » East Geelong
Description »
The Gordon’s sport and recreation courses provide an accredited training program for people wanting careers in the recreation industry.
Offered as a dual award, students must complete the Diploma of Sport (Development) and then one of either the Certificate IV in Fitness or Diploma of Business.

The Diploma of Sport (Development) includes business administration, club management, communication, occupational health and safety, computing, officiating, sport nutrition, sport psychology, sport trainer level 1, coaching children and special populations, fitness testing, fitness programming, strength and conditioning, personal training and first aid.

The Diploma of Sport (Development) equips you with skills and knowledge to work in industry as part of a team and manage the operational, administrative and resource requirements of a sport and recreation enterprise. Coaching and instruction and personal training play an integral role in the course.

Diploma of Sport (Development) graduates may establish themselves in sport and recreation industries as sports coaches/officiators or event management/sports administrators. Graduates of the Certificate IV in Fitness are able to gain employment as a gym instructor or personal trainer. Graduates of the Diploma of Business are able to gain employment in sport and recreation organisations.

Diploma of Sport (Development) also offers students a pathway to further study in the areas of human movement, physical education teaching, teaching and sports and recreation management.

Modules / Units of Competency »
There are a number of Modules / Units of Competency that form the Diploma of Sport (Development). The Modules / Units of Competency and hours listed below are included in the current Gordon course structure and are subject to change.

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