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Certificate IV in Sport Development

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Get a head start in the sporting industry This Certificate IV in Sport Development will give you the skills to get ahead and take advantage of the varied opportunities in the sporting industry in Australia.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
1 semester full-time
Course Code
SIS40421
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb

About this course

Get a head start in the sporting industry

This Certificate IV in Sport Development will give you the skills to get ahead and take advantage of the varied opportunities in the sporting industry in Australia. You'll cover topics such as; teamwork and leadership; planning and delivering sport and recreation programs; using sport technology; event management; risk management; exercise science; managing volunteers and working with stakeholders. You'll be equipped to fulfil your clients' sporting objectives and work effectively within a sporting organisation.

During the course of your studies you'll have access to the live works gym facility at our Northbridge campus and have the opportunity to gain learning support to improve study, literacy or numeracy skills.

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Study locations

Leederville

What you will learn

  • Developing knowledge of sport technology used in the industry
  • Work effectively within a team environment or autonomously in an organisational structure
  • Ability to conduct and coordinate sporting activities for others
  • Understand how to incorporate exercise science principles into fitness instruction and programming
  • Responsibility for coordination and supervision of volunteers in variety of roles
  • Ability to plan, setup, conduct and monitor an event
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Career pathways

  • Sport Development Officer

This course does not guarantee you a direct pathway into employment in the sport industry but will help you prepare for a role in a variety of roles that may include:

  • Development officer
  • Coordinator for Programs & Competitions
  • Volunteer coordinator
  • Events coordinator
  • Talent Development Coordinator
  • Administrator within sport clubs or organisations

Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.

Explore other career paths in the Sport Development field

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Visit one of our four Jobs and Skills Centres located at NMT's Balga, Joondalup, Midland and Perth campuses for free career planning advice and job search support.

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