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Certificate IV in Sport Development

National ID: SIS40421 | State ID: BHE9

Get a head start in the sporting industry

Learn topics such as; teamwork and leadership; planning and delivering sport and recreation programs; using sport technology; event management; risk management; exercise science; managing volunteers and working with stakeholders.

This Certificate IV in Sport Development will give you the skills to get ahead and take advantage of the varied opportunities in the sporting industry in Australia. You'll cover topics such as; teamwork and leadership; planning and delivering sport and recreation programsusing sport technology; event management; risk management; exercise science; managing volunteers and working with stakeholders. You'll be equipped to fulfil your clients' sporting objectives and work effectively within a sporting organisation.

During the course of your studies you'll have access to sporting facilities in the local area and have the opportunity to gain learning support to improve study, literacy or numeracy skills.

 Gain these skills

  • Developing knowledge of sport technology used in the industry
  • Work effectively within a team environment or autonomously in an organisational structure
  • Ability to conduct and coordinate sporting activities for others
  • Understand how to incorporate exercise science principles into fitness instruction and programming
  • Responsibility for coordination and supervision of volunteers in variety of roles
  • Ability to plan, setup, conduct and monitor an event

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Sport Development Officer

This course does not guarantee you a direct pathway into employment in the sport industry but will help you prepare for a role in a variety of roles that may include:

  • Development officer
  • Coordinator for Programs & Competitions
  • Volunteer coordinator
  • Events coordinator
  • Talent Development Coordinator
  • Administrator within sport clubs or organisations

Further Study Option(s)

Diploma of Sport

Course overview

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Leederville

Duration: One semester

Competitive: Yes

Selection criteria: No selection criteria

Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Leederville One semester Yes No selection criteria
Last updated on September 3, 2025