Sports Management, Organisation and Development
Academic Programmes
PROFESSIONAL manager
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sports facilities management
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sports administrator
Take the first step to commencing your professional sports management career
What is Sports Management, Organisation and Development
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Sports management is a field that concerns the business aspects of sports and recreation. This field covers areas like managing events and projects, and organizational risks. It requires leadership skills to effectively manage people and facilitate groups. Roles occasionally require the identification of talent and supporting the training of athletes while developing and updating knowledge of coaching practices. Job roles include sports administrator, event manager, competition manager, programme developer, talent/ sport development manager, public relations, facility executive, sports marketing executive, etc.
Skills and knowledge of an effective coach:
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Sports facilities and event management;
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Project management;
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Managing organizational risks;
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Talent identification; and
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Management of resources.
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What are my academic options
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At the International Sports Academy, we have partnered with world class institutions such as Australian Sports Academy, United States Sports Academy and Edith Cowan University to design academic programmes that are suitable for learners of all abilities, background and aptitude.
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From certificate III and IV programmes, to diploma programmes (and equivalent), to undergraduate programmes, and master programmes, there is bound to be a course that is suitable for you.
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Certificate Programmes
Certificate courses provide theoretical knowledge and practical skills to give working professionals a greater edge in their careers, as well as a strong foundation for those who wish to pursue further studies.
It provides foundation knowledge and skills that would provide working professionals a greater edge in their job roles, as well as a strong foundation for those who wish to pursue further studies to gain more in depth knowledge and academic qualifications.
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At present, the Academy runs the following Certificate programmes (click on any of the programme(s) below to find out more information on that programme):
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Diploma Programme
Diploma programmes provide in-depth and specialised knowledge and skills. Diplomas grant vocational knowledge in specialised fields to enhance competency when performing job roles as well as deepens knowledge and understanding for the pursuit of higher learning.
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At present, the Academy runs the following Diploma programmes (click on any of the programme(s) below to find out more information on that programme):
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Diploma of Sports Development by Australian Sports Academy; and
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International Sports Diploma in Sports Management by United States Sports Academy.
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Potential Career Pathways
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Sports science careers range from roles in sports management and marketing through to personal training, physiotherapy, physiologist and nutritional consultancy. Whether you like the idea of being involved in the training and development of elite athletes, or want to help all kinds of people improve their lives through sports participation, a sports science degree could provide the professional knowledge and training you need.
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Sample of relevant jobs for a sports science student:
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Exercise Physiologist;
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Fitness centre manager;
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Secondary school teacher;
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Sports athletic trainer;
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Strength and Conditioning trainer / specialist;
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Sports administrator;
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Sports coach;
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Sports development officer;
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Sports therapist;
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Event organiser; or
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Health promotion specialist;
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Entry Requirements
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From certification programmes, to diploma programmes (and equivalent), there is bound to be a course that is suitable for you. Click here for a brief explanation on the typical academic pathway, or contact any of our consultants via the form found on this page, or via here.
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