Overview

The Diploma of Sport Development provides a solid foundation in the theoretical and practical skills necessary to work in sport. It delivers key information on coaching, management, injuries, communications, marketing, health and wellness, and more. This course will give you the knowledge and skills to gain employment and secure career progression in the field of sports or move onto further qualifications and training required to achieve your goals in the industry.

Learning outcomes
  • Explore the principles of physical activity and its role in maintaining health and preventing disease.
  • Understand a variety of health solutions in fitness and human nutrition.
  • Develop coaching skills to foster a love of sport in others, for healthier outcomes.
  • Analyse the role of psychological health within the broader sporting context.

Majors

Body Systems and Disease, Sports Marketing, Social and Emotional Wellbeing, Coaching Practices, Foundations of Human Nutrition , High Performance Training and Injury Management.

Potential Career Outcomes

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 your studies at the bachelor level.

Potential career paths
  • Sports Manager
  • Sport Event Manager
  • Sport Project Officer

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Torrens University Australia website for admission criteria information.

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