Professional football is a global, multi-billion dollar enterprise that provides employment opportunities for a range of professions.

At the heart of this industry is the conditioning of the athletes, with the aim of optimising individual and team performance for successful outcomes. The superior participants in this industry know how to assess athletic performance and are able to apply this knowledge to the planning and delivery of meaningful interventions for athletes to enhance performance, but also to mitigate the likelihood of injury and illness.

The SIS50612 Diploma of Sport Development (Football Athlete) qualification provides a detailed knowledge and practical skills based programme relevant to athletic performance, from the physiological, psychological, biomechanical, nutritional and skill-based perspectives. This Program provides graduates with the skill training for elite level practice in high performance football and analysis, athlete development programming and an introduction to the relevant exercise and sport science theory and the business of professional Football.

Students must complete 100 hours of appropriate professional experience (practicum), with accurate record-keeping, as part of course accreditation requirements. Students are placed in a range of industry settings to integrate the course theory that you learn with practical workplace experiences. These outcomes will provide launch pads into playing, coaching, physical programming, football business and athlete support services in performance football environments.

Graduates of this qualification become eligible to apply for admission to undergraduate studies in High Performance Sport, Human Movement, Psychology, Physical Education and Business. We encourage all our Alumni to take advantage of our local and international industry network for assisting you after your graduation.

*Human Movement pathway provides options for further study including: Exercise and Sport Science, Dietetics, Psychology, Counselling and Physiotherapy to name a few.

The Diploma meets the professional requirements for accreditation with various industry bodies and provides significant industry experience opportunities for students.

It is to put us on the pathway to reaching our potential. To do this, we must first commit to becoming better versions of ourselves. To become better, we must challenge ourselves. Committing to the challenge is the key that unlocks your potential. For optimum benefits, such Programs MUST be individualised.

Your Program must be tailored to you. Why? Because it is about achieving your potential, not someone else’s. To do this effectively, we build from the fundamental building blocks of athletic performance: your brain and your body. We then connect these human elements to your athletic performance.

Australian College of Sport Programs are by application only. You may be requested to complete a Skill Trial and/or interview as part of your Application. This will be advised to you once your online Application has been received. If you require assistance with your Application, our Program Services Team are available to assist you via 1300 859 880 or athlete@collegeofsport.edu.au.

To be eligible for admission to the Program, an applicant must have completed Year 12, or equivalent, be at least 18 years of age at course commencement and have an ATAR of 65 or over. Special circumstances for admission may apply to applicants who have not completed Year 12, or who have not achieved an ATAR above 65.