Certificate IV in Sport (Development) (SRS40506)

The SRS40506 Certificate IV in Sport (Development) is a nationally accredited qualification, and is suitable for people working in the sports industry as Development Officers, Sports Administrators, Indigenous Sports Development Officers, Level 2 Coaches seeking formal sports qualifications. This qualification is designed to reflect the role of team leaders and supervisors in the industry sector.

The Certificate IV in Sport (Development) could lead to career opportunities in the sporting area such as: Development Officer, Indigenous Sports Officers, Sports Administration, and Future Coaching careers in specific sports.

This qualification is part of the National Training Package and is recognised throughout Australia.

This qualification will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to develop, coordinate, coach and officiate in a wide range of sports. You will learn to facilitate the development of competing athletes to improve performance for themselves and/or that of a team. You will also learn to coach children and people with special needs. You will learn skills in sports science, sport psychology, nutrition, and planning and conducting training programs. As part of this qualification you will undertake a supervised work placement where you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge you have learned.

Students will learn skills in, sports psychology, nutrition, and planning and conducting long term training programs. As part of this qualification you will undertake a supervised work placement where you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge you have learned. This is optional depending on course study method, forms available upon request from Global Fitness Institute. Pre-requisite units are embedded at no additional cost.

This qualification facilitates the development of the following knowledge and skills at the state/territory level:

• Observing athletes performances to determine the level of instruction required;
• Teaching techniques for athletes to acquire additional skills or improve existing skills;
• Supervising practical sessions;
• Planning, conducting, evaluating, and modifying individualized training programs;
• Implementing sports first aid procedures and applying sports first aid;
• Supervising the physical development of athletes;
• Aiding in the psychological preparation of athletes for training and competition;
• Providing information about the fundamental principles of eating for peak performance;
• Planning and directing game strategy, in consultation with club officials;
• Analyzing the progress of games or competitions and giving signals/instructions to athletes;
• Carrying out after competition analysis and evaluation of strategy and performance;
• Recruiting players and other support staff;
• Supervising sporting events;
• Controlling the entry and participation of competitors in sporting events;
• Determining violations of rules and regulations and determining penalties for those breaches;
• Deciding on results and , recording and announcing of results;
• Applying self reflection techniques to evaluate and modify their officiating performance;
• Resolving conflict related to officiating;
• Developing a fitness and recovery program for officials;
• Administrating competitions;
• Maintaining daily financial records;
• Undertaking related administrative tasks such as booking venues, organizing tours, budgeting and arranging entry into competition; and
• Being responsible for equipment required for competition

Enrolled students will complete all 9 mandatory Core units, 16 Stream Units from the functional area of development, and 11 elective units as chosen from any competency within the Training Package.

Certificate IV in Sport (Development) is targeting those learners/coaches/officials currently working in the industry, or already participating as sports coaches/Instructors/players etc.

Combined Qualifications

Students are able to enroll in multiple courses. Please note: This requires all/any pre-requisite units to be
satisfied.

Students are also able to combine units, in order to gain dual qualifications in other specializations for only a small number of additional units. As the core units for any Certificate IV course in the Sport and Recreation Industry training package, are the same,

• Dual qualifications are offered for Certificate IV in Fitness/Certificate IV in Sport (Athlete support services)/ Certificate IV in Massage in combination with Certificate IV in Sport (Development), etc.
• Upon completion, you will have achieved partial completion of the following:
  • Certificate IV in Fitness
  • Certificate IV in Sport (Coaching)
  • Certificate IV in Sport (Athlete Support Services)

** This is also a way to reduce the cost of completing multiple qualifications. For further information, please
contact Global Fitness Institute

Delivery

The course is delivered by a combination of face to face lectures (where applicable), practical workshops
(where applicable), distance learning and online learning.

Fitness and health related training will be delivered in a classroom environment. Qualified coaches will act in mentoring roles to promote best practice and to enhance the student‟s experience and outcomes.

Research activities will be self paced and undertaken off campus.

Assessment activities will be undertaken via theory tests, completion of assessment workbooks, observation/ questioning checklists under supervision by Global Fitness Institute trainers/assessors. (Please contact Global Fitness Institute for next available dates for lectures)

Fees include all training resources (electronic copies), access to online resources, assessment tasks etc.

Email support is available to all students, and a response will generally be provided within 24 hours. Please note: you are welcome to contact Global Fitness Institute at any time, should further assistance be required.

Although you can complete much of the course off-campus where a course has scheduled practical requirements there is a 100% attendance requirement for ALL students.

As this course is delivered mostly via distance learning, it is self-paced, meaning there is no minimum timeframe for course completion, as long as the student successfully completes all required tasks.

Understand however, that evidence must be provided to ensure that you have met all required levels of
competency for each unit.

We allow a maximum of 12 months for you to complete the course, but many students complete the course in
a much shorter period.

Course length may also be considerably shortened by successful application for Recognition of Prior Leaning (RPL), for those who have completed prior studies in related fields and/or have relevant industry experience.

Upon completion of this qualification, you will be issued with

• a certificate indication the following;
  • this is to certify that „your name‟ has fulfilled all requirements for SRS40506- Certificate IV in Sport (Development)
• a statement of attainment listing all completed units

Where a student does not complete all components of the course, a certificate of attainment will be issued with all competencies that have been satisfactorily completed and assessed.

First Aid

Students are required to hold a valid Level 2 First Aid certificate.

Global Fitness Institute deliver Accredited First Aid courses, please contact us for dates and locations, additional First Aid fee of $95.00 is to be paid at time of the course.

Where a student already has a current First Aid certificate (Level 2 minimum), or chooses to obtain First Aid elsewhere,
they are to present that copy for RPL purposes.

Core Units

BSBCMN402A Develop work priorities
ICAITU006C Operate computing packages
SRXGCSO06A Address client needs
SRXGCST05A Coordinate client service activities
SRXINU003A Analyze participation patterns in specific markets of the leisure and recreation industry
SRXINU004A Promote compliance with laws and legal principles
SRXOGN001A Conduct projects
SRXOHS002B Implement and monitor the organization‟s Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and programs
SRXRIK001A Undertake risk analysis of activities

Stream Units

SRSCGP001A Operate in accord with accepted coaching practices, styles and legal and ethical responsibilities
SRSCGP002A Include special interest groups or people with special needs
SRSCGP003A Implement the fundamental principles of sports psychology
SRSCGP004A Provide information about the fundamental principles of eating for peak performance
SRSOGP001A Operate in accord with accepted officiating practices, styles, legal and ethical responsibilities to manage risk
SRSOGP002A Apply rules and regulations to conduct games and competitions
SRSOGP004A Apply self reflection techniques to evaluate and modify officiating performance
SRSOGP006A Develop a fitness and recovery program for officials
SRSSPT003A Implement sports first aid procedures and apply sports first aid
SRXCAI004B Plan a session or program for participants
SRXCAI005A Conduct a sport and recreation session for participants
SRXCAI006A Organise a sport and recreation program
SRXCAI007A Conduct a sport and recreation program
SRXGRO001A Facilitate a group
SRXGRO002A Deal with conflict

Elective – (11 units)*

(units can be taken from any qualification in the Training Package, on Global Fitness Institutes scope of practice) *examples only
The following units must be completed as pre-requisite units for Certificate IV in Sport (Development)
BSBCMN301A Exercise initiative in a business environment
SRXINU002A Apply sport and recreation law
SRXGCS001A Create client relationships
SRXGCS002A Deal with client feedback
SRXOHS001B Follow defined Occupational health and safety policies and procedures
SRXFAD001A Provide first aid
SRXFAD002A Provide advanced first aid response
SRSOGP003A Implement the fundamental principles of sports psychology
SRSOGP005A Resolve conflict related to officiating
SRSSPT002A Operate in accord with the accepted roles and responsibilities of a sports trainer
SRSSPT004A Provide initial management of sports injuries
SRSSPT005A Conduct a basic warm-up, stretching and cool-down programs
SRSSPT006A Assist with the ongoing management of sports injuries
SRSSPT007A Tape ankle, thumb and fingers.
SRSSPT008A Implement strategies for dealing with medical conditions in a sport setting
SRXCAI001B Assist in preparing sport and recreation sessions for participants
SRXCAI002B Assist in conducting sport and recreation sessions for participants