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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