SIS50512 Diploma of Sport Coaching

Domestic

Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply the skills and knowledge to pursue a career as a coach at a high performance level. Likely functions for someone with this qualification include observing elite athletes to determine the level of instruction required, and planning, conducting and evaluating high performance individualised and team training programs.

Those with this qualification would also supervise practice sessions and provide in competition assistance to athletes including supporting their psychological preparation and conducting post competition analysis of both performance and strategy. Outcomes would vary depending on the specialisation chosen.

Job Prospects

High Performance Coach

Entry Requirements

Entry to SIS50512 Diploma of Sport Coaching is open to those who hold a current first aid and CPR certification, AND National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS) registration in a chosen sport AND the following units:

SISSSCO306 Provide drugs in sport information
SISSSCO307 Provide nutrition information to athletes
SISSSCO308 Support athletes to adopt principles of sport psychology
SISSSCO409 Work collaboratively with support personnel
SISSSCO411 Apply self-management to intermediate level coaching

Sports Specialisations for the SIS50512 Diploma of Sport Coaching include:

Rugby League
Swimming
Martial Arts

Intakes

This course offers rolling starts to suit the availability of your learning schedule. Student orientation is held every Monday.

Course Fees

Please contact ASA for course fee information.

Course Mode of Delivery and Duration

Domestic students: The course is provided through face-to-face delivery or distance; however blended learning is an option with block delivery. The course will be delivered and assessed in 1 – 2 years.

International students: Training will be delivered 2.5 days per week for 20 hours over a period of 96 weeks.

Locations

Gold Coast
10 Scarborough St
Southport, Gold Coast
Queensland 4215
1300 656 693

Sydney
Level 2, 39 Queen St
Auburn, Sydney
New South Wales 2144
1300 083 832

Pathways

This qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.

Course Outline (Units of Competency)

Total number of units = 23

13 core units
8 elective units

Core Units

BSBADM502B Manage meetings
BSBINN502A Build and sustain an innovative work environment
SISSSCO304 Customise coaching for athletes with specific needs (has pre-requisite units)
SISSSCO305 Implement selection policies
SISSSCO410 Implement a talent identification program
SISSSCO512 Assist athletes to prevent and manage injury and illness
SISSSCO513 Plan and implement high performance training and recovery programs
SISXCAI305A Conduct individualised long-term training programs
SISXCCS403A Determine needs of client populations
SISXIND404A Promote compliance with laws and legal principles
SISXIND406A Manage projects
SISXIND408 Select and use technology for sport, fitness and recreation
SISXRSK502A Manage organisational risks
SITXFIN402 Manage finances within a budget
SITXHRM402 Lead and manage people

Elective Units

Rugby League
SISSRGL511A Teach high performance Rugby League game skills
SISSRGL512A Teach high performance Rugby League tactics and game strategy
SISFFIT019 Incorporate exercise science principles into fitness programming
SISSSTC301A Instruct strength and conditioning techniques
SISSSTC402A Develop strength and conditioning programs
SISXIND006 Organise a sport, fitness or recreation event teams or groups
SISSSCO101 Develop and update knowledge of coaching practices
SISSSCO303 Plan and deliver coaching programs

Swimming
SISSSWM303A Teach the advanced skills of competitive swimming
SISFFIT019 Incorporate exercise science principles into fitness programming
SISSSTC301A Instruct strength and conditioning techniques
SISSSTC402A Develop strength and conditioning programs
SISXIND006 Organise a sport, fitness or recreation event teams or groups
SISXIND410 Coordinate sport, fitness or recreation work
SISSSCO101 Develop and update knowledge of coaching practices
SISSSCO303 Plan and deliver coaching programs

Martial Arts
SISSMAR503A Teach the high-performance skills of martial arts
SISFFIT019 Incorporate exercise science principles into fitness programming
SISSSTC301A Instruct strength and conditioning techniques
SISSSTC402A Develop strength and conditioning programs
SISXIND006 Organise a sport, fitness or recreation event teams or groups
SISXIND410 Coordinate sport, fitness or recreation work
SISSSCO101 Develop and update knowledge of coaching practices
SISSSCO303 Plan and deliver coaching programs

Assessments

To be assessed as competent, learners need to provide satisfactory evidence to all the assessment requirements relating to their knowledge and skills relevant to the unit of competence. Assessment methods may include:

Written activities
Case studies
Projects
Role plays / observations

How to Enrol

Applying to Australian Sports Academy (ASA) is easy. You can submit your enrolment application at any time. Also, you can call Gold Coast Campus on 1300 656 693 or Sydney Campus on 1300 083 832.

If your application is successful, we will send you a Letter of Offer including all the enrolment conditions. When you accept it and return a signed copy, we will secure your place in your chosen course. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer is offered at the time of enrolment. For additional information relating to RPL or Credit Transfer for this course, please contact us.

Delivery and Assessment Arrangements

You are able to use a combination of pathways such as self-paced, classroom/workshop/tutorial and on or off the job to complete the qualification. Competency based assessment is used during all assessment activities. Competency is achieved through demonstrating your knowledge and practical application of skills. The “assessment activities” will include but are not limited to such things as written/oral questions, third party feedback where applicable, activities, and scenarios of knowledge and practical application of skills.

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