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Diploma of Sport
This diploma is for people who want to run or lead sport programs rather than just take part in them.
- How long it takes
- 1 to 2 years
- typical for this level
- What it costs
- From $9,698
- Subsidised at Chisholm Institute, full fee up to $14,840
- How you can study
- Online or on campus
- Taught by
- 13 providers
- 7 states and territories
Is this course right for you?
What the Diploma of Sport asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in leading and supporting others
- a careful approach to safety and risk
- confidence to coordinate staff and volunteers
- an interest in the business side of sport
Before you start
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Where this course can take you
No job needs this course on its own, but it can help with the work below.
Jobs this course can help with
None of these jobs needs a set qualification.
Sports Administrator
Sports administrators keep clubs, associations and recreation facilities running by managing memberships, facilities, budgets and events.
Median pay$147,900
Sports Centre Manager
Sports centre managers run the day-to-day operations of a sports or recreation facility, keeping programs staffed, courts and pools in use and the site safe.
Median pay$83,200 (estimate)
If you study further
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.
What it costs
Subsidised place
From $9,698
at Chisholm Institute. Whether you get a subsidised place depends on your state, residency, age and earlier study.
Paying the full fee
$8,539 to $14,840
across the TAFEs listed below. Private providers set their own fees.
| TAFE | State | Subsidised | Full fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chisholm Institute | VIC | $9,698 | $11,330 |
| Holmesglen Institute | VIC | $12,469 | $8,539 |
| TAFE Queensland | QLD | $14,840 |
Chisholm InstituteVIC
- Subsidised
- $9,698
- Full fee
- $11,330
Holmesglen InstituteVIC
- Subsidised
- $12,469
- Full fee
- $8,539
TAFE QueenslandQLD
- Full fee
- $14,840
Fees as each TAFE shows them on its website, read 20 September 2026. Private providers set their own fees.
Where you can study this course
There are 13 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Website for Victoria University (opens in a new tab)
Victoria University
11 campuses, NSW, QLD, VIC
3.9from 1,562 Google reviews
What students like
- Lecturers are friendly, supportive and approachable
- Studying one subject at a time through the block model
- Staff are welcoming and ready to help
What to weigh up
- Admin can be hard to reach after you finish
- Website for Swinburne University of Technology (opens in a new tab)
Swinburne University of Technology
8 campuses, VIC
4.0from 1,190 Google reviews
What students like
- Lecturers and tutors are supportive and want students to succeed
- Student HQ and support staff are helpful and responsive
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- You may be passed between departments
- Course page for TAFE Queensland (opens in a new tab)
TAFE Queensland
3 campuses, QLD
4.1from 2,040 Google reviews
- How you study
- Online or on campus
What students like
- Teachers are helpful and supportive
What to weigh up
- Poor communication from admin
- Website for Box Hill Institute (opens in a new tab)
Box Hill Institute
4 campuses, VIC
3.0from 372 Google reviews
What students like
- Teachers are friendly and supportive
- Course content is practical and relevant
What to weigh up
- Admin replies can be slow
- Course organisation can be inconsistent
- Course page for Holmesglen Institute (opens in a new tab)
Holmesglen Institute
2 campuses, VIC
3.6from 650 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- Fee
- From $12,469 subsidised
What students like
- Staff are friendly and supportive
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Placement information can be unclear
- Some teachers are less engaged
- Website for FIT College (opens in a new tab)
FIT College
19 campuses
4.8from 701 Google reviews
What students like
- Trainers are supportive, knowledgeable and engaging
- Face-to-face, hands-on training builds job confidence
- Staff help students find industry jobs
- Course page for North Metropolitan TAFE (opens in a new tab)
North Metropolitan TAFE
Leederville, WA
4.1from 903 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
What students like
- Lecturers are helpful and knowledgeable
- Courses provide strong practical skills
- Website for TasTAFE (opens in a new tab)
TasTAFE
12 campuses, TAS
4.3from 167 Google reviews
What you’ll learn
14 units: 3 that everyone takes and 11 you choose.
- Leading and managing people
- Workplace health and safety
- Managing business risk
- Supervising staff and volunteers
- Coordinating sport programs
See all 3 core units
Core units
Everyone completes these. Select a unit to see what it covers.
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Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Who is this qualification for?
It is for people who want to run or lead sport programs rather than just take part. It suits someone already involved with a community club or sporting organisation who is ready to step into a coordinating or development role.
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. Individual providers can set their own conditions, so check with the provider you choose.