Undergraduate TUA-SPD-DIP-2023
Diploma of Sport Development
Get ready for a career in sport and leisure
Build a strong core of physiology, wellbeing and nutrition fundamentals. Then add marketing, coaching and management skills. You’ll learn from industry specialists who will prepare you for further study or a career in the sport and leisure sector.
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Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
Total subjects
8
Price
From
$20,988
Study method
100% Online
Assessments
100% online
Credit available
Yes
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At Torrens University Australia you can tailor your study to suit your lifestyle. Thanks to their innovative digital learning system you’ll gain the ultimate in flexibility, and still receive personalised guidance from academics and access to work placement, mentorship and internship opportunities. Online you can attend live classes or view recorded sessions, connect with lecturers and fellow students, and access content on-demand 24/7.
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Degree details
As one of Australia’s fastest growing universities, we take a progressive approach to learning. Our courses are co-designed, developed and delivered with industry, giving you confidence that you’ll graduate job-ready. During this course you will:
- 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.
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 studies at the bachelor level. Potential career paths include:
- Sports Manager
- Sport Event Manager
- Sport Project Officer
Higher education
Torrens University Australia offers flexible entry options and study pathways, whether you’re finishing school, pursuing career progression or looking for a change. Entry requirements for this course includes:
- Successful completion of a Higher Education qualification.
Secondary education
- Year 12 (Australian secondary school certificate) or equivalent.
VET studies
- Vocational qualification (AQF Level 4), or above
Work and Life
- Work and life experience that demonstrates skills and knowledge gained through paid or unpaid employment, formal learning and/or non-formal learning (presented on a current resume with attached cover letter).
English Proficiency Requirements
Standard English language requirements apply.
Don’t meet the entry requirements? We have numerous pathway programs to get you started. Contact our Future Student Advisors to learn about alternative entry options.
This diploma prepares you to forge a career in the sport and leisure sector. Taught by experienced industry professionals, who are leaders in the field, this course provides a foundation of human physiology, wellbeing and nutrition, complemented by marketing, coaching and management skills.
Tailor your study to your lifestyle thanks to our innovative digital learning system, accessible from anywhere with 24/7 personalised support. Participate in live classes, connecting with specialist lecturers and fellow students. When studying online, you’ll complete the same set of self-paced study modules as on-campus students, and graduate with the same qualification. Best of all, you get access to view live content on demand.
Course duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time
Recommended Study Pattern
The Diploma of Sport Development is a one year course for a full time student. Each year consists of three Study Periods, also known as Trimesters.
The recommended study pattern consists of 8 core subjects, with 3 to be completed in your first study period, 3 in your second and 2 in your third.