Diploma of
sport coaching
and development

 

YOUR CAREER. IMPACTING THE SCORE.

COURSE DETAILS

The Diploma of Sport Coaching and Development (2101112052) is a one-year full-time course, comprising of eight core subjects that are delivered by La Trobe University academics within the elite sporting environment of the Carlton Football Club.

Successful completion of the course requires passing 120 credit points of core subjects. It is classified as a Level 5 qualification under the Australian Qualifications Framework. Students who complete the Diploma of Sport Coaching and Development (2101112052) will also receive their Certificate 3 & 4 in Health and Fitness, as well as a Level 1 Coaching Accreditation.

This course is only available to Australian domestic students.

LOCATION

IKON Park
La Trobe University (Bundoora)

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DURATION

One year (two semesters)
March and July intake

STUDY MODE

Face-to-face
3 days per week

 

ADDITIONAL EXTRAS

 Cert. 3 & 4
(Health and Fitness)
Level 1 ASCA Accreditation

COURSE SUBJECTS

Semester 1

  • SPE1FEP (Foundations of Exercise Programming)
  • SPE1GSC (General Principles of Sport Coaching)
  • SPE1PAH (Physical Activity and Health)
  • MGT1ISM (Sport Management)

Semester 2

  • HBS1HBB (Human Biosciences B)
  • SPE1HGD (Human Growth and Development)
  • SPE1SSC (Sport Science for Coaching)
  • SPE1CSC (Contemporary Issues in Sport Coaching)

HOW TO APPLY

CURRENT YEAR 12 STUDENTS

If you are a current Year 12 student studying VCE, VCAL or unscored VCE (or the equivalent Year 12 qualification in your state), you will need to apply via VTAC and preference your chosen Carlton College of Sport diploma.

For further details regarding applying for courses, you can read through the ‘VTAC Year 12 Guide’ here.

Please note: you are able to change your preferences once you have submitted your course application. To change your preferences, you won’t need to re-pay your original application fee.   

 

NON-SCHOOL LEAVERS

Head to the La Trobe University website to apply directly and create a new profile, or log in if you have previously submitted an application. (Note: if you have trouble creating or accessing your account, call Ask La Trobe on 1300 135 045)

Please note: you can still access your account to upload any documents after you have submitted your application. If you are waiting on results, you can upload them into your application once you have obtained them.

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