If you're looking to build a career in sports, sports development or sports administration in a range of sporting organisations or governing bodies, work independently in the private sector or as a self-employed business owner in the sport sector, gain advanced skills to turn your passion for sport into a career.
If you're someone who is passionate for sport in all forms, this course is the ideal place to get the skills and knowledge to turn your love of games and activities into a career that kicks goals.
This qualification has been designed with the career oriented, sports professional in mind and will provide a broad set of skills and knowledge to advance any career in the sport industry. You'll also develop essential business skills such as project management, leadership and marketing, along with coaching and managing participants to perform and excel.
If you're looking to build a career in sports, sports development or sports administration in a range of sporting organisations or governing bodies, work independently in the private sector or as a self-employed business owner in the sport sector, this is the course for you.
Note: This course is best suited for people who already have some background or experience in this field. If you're unsure, please seek advice from the training provider to see whether this course is the right choice for you.
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification may provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification or university degree, should you wish to pursue further study in this field.
Training for your career in sports
In this short video you'll meet Klayton, who completed his qualification in sports at Western Australia's North Metropolitan TAFE. This training may also be available at other TAFEs across WA.
Doing your qualification at a WA TAFE college or accredited private training provider will ensure you're receiving quality, industry standard training to get the skills and knowledge employers are looking for.
Choose a WA TAFE college that delivers this course
To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.
If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.
Turn your passion for sport into a career
The Diploma of Sport* has been designed with the career oriented, sports professional in mind and will provide you with a broad set of skills and knowledge to advance your career in the sport industry.
We're excited to be offering this course as part of a new dual diploma program, to give you greater opportunities to advance your career and enhance your skill set. If you are a natural leader and love sport, this new program will give you skills in business, management and enhance your leadership and sport knowledge and experience.On successful completion of the program you'll gain the Diploma of Sport and a Diploma of Leadership and Management, equipping you to find employment in a range of sporting bodies, or state and local government organisations or to work independently in the private or public sector.
*Please note the Diploma of Sport will not be offered as a stand alone qualification, only as one part of the dual diploma program, delivered with the Diploma of Leadership and Management.
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.