SIS50321 – Diploma of Sport (Coaching)
Course Outline
SIS50321Diploma of Sport (Coaching)
Build Your Future in the Australian Sport and Fitness Industry
The Diploma of Sport (Coaching) equips students with the practical skills and knowledge needed to take on a range of roles in the Australian sport sector. Whether you’re aiming to coach, lead a team, or support a community sports organisation, this qualification provides a strong foundation for success.
Students will learn to work independently, manage and supervise others, and apply their skills in accordance with Australian legislation, standards and industry best practice. The course also includes key leadership and communication elements essential for working within dynamic sporting environments.
Who Is This Course For?
- This course is ideal for international students who are:
- Looking to begin or progress a career in the sport or fitness industry
- Changing career paths or entering a new sector
- Already holding a Certificate III or IV in Fitness and wishing to advance their skills
- Interested in pathways to higher-level sport qualifications
- Our students come from a range of countries. Some may be new to Australia, while others may have lived here before, either recently or in the past. This qualification is your stepping stone into the fitness industry, with no special licensing or certification required. You’ll follow Australian standards and industry practices to ensure you’re well-prepared for your career.
Delivery mode: Face to Face
Delivery site:
Classroom – 242 Castlereagh Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia
Practical – Private Gymnasium for practical training and assessment
More information is available via the My Skills Website.
Course Details
This course has a duration of 52 weeks consisting of 4 x 10-week terms of training and assessment, each followed by a 3-week holiday break.
Each week of term includes:
- 2 x 7.5 hour days of face to face instruction
5 hours of tutorial
| Number of units | Code | Title | Core/Elective |
| 1 | HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety | Core |
| 2 | SITXHRM009 (was SITXHRM003 in Training Package) | Lead and manage people | Core |
| 3 | BSBOPS504 | Manage business risk | Core |
| 4 | HLTAID011 | Provide first aid | Elective (Group A – Coaching) |
| 5 | SISSSCO003 | Meet participant needs | Elective (Group A – Coaching) |
| 6 | SISSSCO004 | Plan, conduct and review coaching programs | Elective (Group A – Coaching) |
| 7 | SISSSCO007 | Apply sport psychology principles | Elective (Group A – Coaching) |
| 8 | SISSSCO008 | Apply anti-doping policies | Elective (Group A – Coaching) |
| 9 | SISSSCO011 | Manage integrity in sport | Elective (Group A – Coaching) |
| 10 | SISXCAI008 | Plan, conduct and review training and recovery programs | General Elective – Group F |
| 11 | SISSSCO016 | Coach participants in sport competition | General Elective – Group F |
| 12 | SISXCAI011 | Develop and deliver a long-term training program | Elective (Other SIS) |
| 13 | SISXCAI009 | Instruct strength and conditioning techniques | Elective (Other SIS) |
| 14 | SISXCAI010 | Develop strength and conditioning programs | Elective (Other SIS) |
- Sports Trainer
- Sports Manager
- Personal Trainer
- Fitness Trainer
- Strength Coach
- Coaching staff
- General Managers of gymnasiums
- Sports Club coaching roles e.g. tennis coach, swimming coach and football coach
- Reception/Sales
Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into a range of Higher Education qualifications.