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Diploma of Sport Coaching and Sport Development
- Southport, Australia
- 1.5 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Sport coaching and development diploma with dated intakes.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in Sport Coaching and Sport Development. Apply concepts related to units grouped in sport integrity (anti-doping in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.
Career outcomes
- Sport coaching
- Community sport
- Program coordination
- Athlete support
Curriculum
- Units grouped in sport integrity (anti-doping
- Legal compliance
- Business risk)
- Sport coaching (participant needs
- Competition coaching
- Program planning)
- Sport management (WHS
- Leading people
- Sport psychology
- First aid) and sport development (meetings
- Budgets
- Stakeholder relationships). Classes Wednesdays and Fridays
- 9am to 4pm.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Aged 18 or over
- Year 10 certificate or equivalent
- Or a relevant Certificate IV
- Or mature age with relevant work experience
- IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
- Basic computer skills.
- Year 12 or overseas equivalent (IBMA)
- Other partners publish no minimum grade.
Accepted academic background
Aged 18 or over and completed Year 12 or overseas equivalent (IBMA handbook), No formal vocational experience required, Other partners publish no academic prerequisite.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
- CV or Resume (If Applicable).
How to apply
- Review the current entry requirements and availability for Diploma of Sport (Coaching and Sport Development) at GeSS Education. Complete the institution application form for the desired program and submit relevant academic transcripts and identification documents. Provide accepted language-proficiency evidence if it is part of the admission criteria. Pay the application fee according to the current institutional payment instructions. If admitted
- Follow the enrollment instructions and arrange a student visa or study permit if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $10,000 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $250 AUD |
| Deposit | $1,000 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Southport (Gold Coast) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Sport and Events |
| Department | Department of Sport Coaching and Sport Development |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 72 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
November 2026
Applications closed
8 Mar 2026
ClosedProgram starts
January 2027
Applications closed
10 Mar 2026
ClosedProgram starts
February 2027
Applications closed
11 Mar 2026
ClosedProgram starts
April 2027
Apply by
1 Jan 2027
48 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1.5 years.
The next deadline is 1 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $10,000 AUD per year. The application fee is $250 AUD. The deposit is $1,000 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0.

