Course Overview

The Diploma in Sports Coaching is designed to equip students with the essential knowledge and skills, helping them to succeed in coaching all levels of sports, focusing on sports coaching methodology, sports psychology, sports medicine, sports strength and conditioning, sports administration, sports facilities and event management, sports nutrition and sports coaching technology.  It consists of 9 modules and an industry attachment of 200 hours plus a project paper.

Duration

  • Academic Instruction : 6 months (full-time) or 12 months (part-time)
  • Mentorship : 200 hours upon completion of course

Career Options

Potential job roles include (but not limited to):

  • High Performance Coach
  • Sports Coach/Community Coach
  • Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
  • Sports Trainer in Rehabilitation Centres

Modules

Module Code Module Title
Compulsory Core Modules
CEM 543 Sports Administration
CEM 583 Sports Facilities and Events Management
CEB 371 Sports Coaching Methodology
CEB 386 Sports Psychology
CER 332 Sports Strength and Conditioning
CEM 400 Leadership Principles of Sport
Compulsory Major Modules
CED 346 Sports Medicine
CED 556 Sports and Fitness Nutrition
Two (2) Elective Modules
CEM 544 Sports Marketing
CEM 526 Personal Training
CEM 487 Introduction to Sports Security Management
CEM 488 Contemporary Sports Security Management
CEM 489 Introduction to Emergency Management for Sport Settings
CEM 542 Sports Business and Personnel Management
CEM 551 Sports Public Relation
CEM 550 Sports Fundraising
Mentorship

Applicant must meet the following requirements to enroll into the course:

Age

  • Minimum 16 years old

Academic Qualifications

  • 3 GCE ‘O’ Level Passes at C6 and above; OR
  • NITEC or Higher NITEC; OR
  • Relevant certification issued by the United States Sports Academy; OR
  • Australian Qualification Framework Certificate III

English Language Proficiency

  • GCE ‘O’ Level Pass in English at C6 and above; OR
  • IELTS 5.0 and above or equivalent

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Awarding Agency

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