Graduate Certificate in Sport Coaching and Leadership
The University of Notre Dame Australia
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 01032F
This program provides future and current coaches with a clear understanding of the theory and methodological application of best practice principles that focus on holistic athlete development. Throughout the program, you explore coaching and leadership theories and behaviours, cultural issues, performance analysis techniques, and professional practice principles.The program adopts a multi-disciplinary holistic approach to performance coaching within an ethical framework. Students reflect on their own coaching experience, and how coaching and leadership can influence athletic environments, performance and progress.Notre Dame's distinctive approach is recognised by students, in nationwide federal government student surveys, as being #1 in Australia for 'skills development' and best in the State for 'overall quality of educational experience' and 'student support' for postgraduate studies.
Structure
4 compulsory courses
Subjects
- Leadership
- Sport and recreation management
Standard entry requirements
- A Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) in a related field
- OR A Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7 in any field) combined with 5 years coaching experience in semi-professional or professional sport
- OR Where the applicant does not meet the above criteria, admission to this program may be granted if: a) The applicant has sufficient background and/or experience in coaching or leadership in semi professional or professional sport and
- B) The applicant has the skills necessary to complete postgraduate studies.
Study pathways
Recognition of Prior Learning may be granted to selected applicants who have no formal tertiary qualifications but who have at least 10 years industry experience. The completion of the Graduate Diploma may lead to further studies at Masters level.
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