| Tuition fees GST exempt | Cost |
| Full Fee | $15,971 |
| Government subsidised | $13,226 |
| Mandatory Non-Tuition Fees | Cost |
| Activities fee | $2,270 |
| General Services Fee | $85 per semester |
Course Overview
The SIS50321 Diploma of Sport (Coaching) at Holmesglen, delivered alongside the HSSSIS0002 Fitness Foundation Skill Set, develops practical skills for careers in sport coaching, sport administration, athlete management, and strength and conditioning.<p><p>You'll learn how to plan and deliver coaching programs, manage participants, support athlete training and performance, and apply strength and conditioning and sport psychology principles. Practical classes, simulated activities and industry-based experiences give you opportunities to develop your coaching, communication and sport management skills.</p><p><p>Training takes place across Holmesglen, community sport settings and <a href="https://www.holmesglen.edu.au/about-us/our-institute/partners-and-projects/local-industry-partners/saints-sports-program">St Kilda Football Club facilities at RSEA Park</a>, giving you experience applying your skills in professional and community sport environments. The course also includes practical placement, connecting your studies with real sport industry experience.</p><p><p><a href="https://www.holmesglen.edu.au/about-us/our-institute/partners-and-projects/local-industry-partners/saints-sports-program"><img src="https://www.holmesglen.edu.au/content/dam/holmesglen/logos/logo-SCP.jpg" alt="St Kilda Football Club" width="28%" height="8%"></a></p>
Career Opportunities
- Sport program manager
- High-performance sports coach
- Sport administration
- Strength and conditioning Coach
Pathway to further studies
- <a href="https://www.holmesglen.edu.au/explore-courses/sport-fitness-and-wellbeing/fitness-and-recreation/vocational-education/certificate-iv-in-fitness">SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness</a>
- <a href="https://www.holmesglen.edu.au/explore-courses/sport-fitness-and-wellbeing/sport/higher-education/bachelor-of-sport-business">BSPB23 Bachelor of Sport Business</a>
Studying the Diploma of Sport at Holmesglen
Study the SIS50321 Diploma of Sport (Coaching) through a combination of classroom learning, practical coaching and industry-based activities. Training takes place across Holmesglen, local schools and community sporting environments, with opportunities to experience professional sport through Holmesglen's partnership with the St Kilda Football Club at RSEA Park.<p>You'll take part in coaching sessions, school sport clinics, community sporting activities and School Sport Victoria (SSV) events, giving you opportunities to work with participants and apply your coaching and sport management skills in real settings.<p>You'll also learn from experienced Holmesglen teachers and industry guest speakers, with topics including strength and conditioning, athlete training and recovery, sport psychology, injury management, club operations and player management.<p>Your learning is supported by structured practical placement, helping you build experience working with schools, community organisations and the sport industry.
Entry Requirements
• Must be at least 18 years old. <br>• Be prepared for the academic, practical and physical demands of the course<br>• Have the physical capacity to participate in regular strength, conditioning and exercise-based training<br>• Be able to demonstrate, instruct and supervise physical training activities<br>• Follow all Work Health and Safety (WHS) requirements, including correct Manual Handling practices<br>• Hold a current Working with Children Check, required for placement and industry-based learning<p>The qualification offers learners the opportunity to participate in up to 150 hours of structured practical placement, usually undertaken one day per week for around five hours across 30 weeks. Placement experiences enable students to apply classroom learning in supervised, real-world sport and fitness settings, supporting the development of confidence, industry readiness, and professional networks.
Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview. These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.
Recognition of prior learning
You may be able to reduce the number of units to be studied in your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.
Course Structure
TimeTable
To obtain the SIS50321 Diploma of Sport (Coach) qualification, students must complete 14 units, consisting of 3 core units and 11 elective units. <p>The elective units have been carefully selected to support students’ vocational goals of becoming High-Performance Coaches, Athlete Managers, or Strength and Conditioning coaches within various Australian sport industries. These units equip students with the skills and knowledge to provide a range of sport, coaching, management, and administrative services upon graduation.<p>Assessments are designed to give learners multiple opportunities to demonstrate competency through diverse, practical activities and tasks, in alignment with recognised industry standards.
Assessment
Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.
How to apply
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Recruitment
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Outcomes
Qualification and Recognition
On completion, you will receive the SIS50321 Diploma of Sport (Coach) with HSSSIS0002 Fitness Foundation Skill Set
Industry Connections
Fees
The General Services Fee (GSF) at Holmesglen is a mandatory annual fee applicable to all students enrolled in Certificate I through Advanced Diploma courses. This fee supports various student services such as counselling, welfare support, and learning assistance provided by our dedicated student support and wellbeing teams. For more details on the GSF and its specific allocations, please visit the General Services Fee (GSF) page.
Additional Course Cost
Learners will be required to wear appropriate clothing and footwear and provide required documentation when undertaking practical activities. Students are required to supply:
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<br>* Closed toe, non slip sports shoes
<br>* Appropriate sports attire ( t-shirts, shorts, track pants, wet weather clothing)
<br>* National Police Records Check (only if required by a host organisation)
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<br>The approximate cost $300
All fees are indicative only. Your fees will be calculated on your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. <a href="/study-with-us/tafe-study/tafe-fees-and-funding">Find out now if you are eligible for Government-subsidised fees or Concession. </a>
VET Student Loans are available to eligible student to pay for tuition fees for this course. <a href="/study-with-us/scholarships-and-financial-aid/vet-student-loans">Read more about VET Student Loans</a>.
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