Course Overview

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual wishing to work in the sport and recreation industry in an administrative or organisational capacity in locations such as fitness centres, outdoor sporting grounds or complexes or aquatic centres.

Persons with this level of competency would manage the ancillary functions required to ensure the effective provision of specific services and programs and have a high degree of autonomy.

This program provides students with a pathway entry upon completion into the Bachelor of Sport Management from the University of Ballarat, being run from the Traralgon campus.

Qualifications And Recognition

Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Diploma of Sport and Recreation.

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Employment Prospects

• Sport administration manager
• Sport development manager
• High performance coach
• Event management
• Athlete manager
• Project management
• Facility management
• Recreational management

Entry Requirements

• Completion of the Certificate IV Program (1st Year)
• Interview and past academic performance is compulsory
• Candidates seeking entry into this course without completing the Certificate IV Program (1st Year) are required to sit a pre-assessment exam to display the required knowledge and skills required at the Diploma level

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

• Practical experiences
• Practical demonstrations
• Practical demonstrations in simulated work conditions
• Problem solving
• Documents/folio
• Oral presentations
• Presentations to audiences
• Case studies
• Projects
• Group projects
• Group discussions
• Examinations

Opportunities For Further Study

This course provides a pathway into the Bachelor of Sports Management from the University of Ballarat.

Can prospective students enrol in individual units?

No.