Diploma of Sport (Athlete Support Services) (SRS50406)

SRS50406 – Diploma of SPORT (Athlete Support Services)

The SRS50406 Diploma of Sport (Athlete Support Services) is a nationally accredited qualification for people who work in or want to work in the sports industry as a sports massage therapist or strength and conditioning specialist. You can also develop coaching competencies to facilitate the support of athletes in order to maintain or improve the performance and wellbeing of individuals and/or teams.

This qualification is part of the National Training Package and is recognised throughout Australia. This qualification will produce a highly qualified person who possesses a range of sport-specific competencies, to facilitate the support of athletes in order to maintain or improve performance or well being of the individual or team.

You will develop business, leisure and sport, legal, risk management and customer relations core competencies and will be able to transfer and apply theoretical concepts and/or technical skill to a range of situations. You will also develop planning and coordination skills within a sport and recreation context, and will learn how to manage people, environmental performance and projects

The Diploma of Sport (Athlete Support Services) offers the student a number of options to pursue a career in Sport in the areas of massage therapy and strength and conditioning. In addition to learning more in-depth techniques you will gain experience in multiple areas of massage and sport while under supervision.

SRS50406 is a competency based qualification that is structured to produce a qualified Sports Massage Therapist or Strength and Conditioning Specialist capable of managing individuals or a team.

With the Strength and Conditioning specialisation, this qualification facilitates the development of the following knowledge and skills at the national level:

• -Observing athletes performances to determine the level of instruction required;
• -Planning, conducting, evaluating, and modifying individualized training programs;
• -Supervising the physical development of athletes;
• -Undertaking related administrative tasks such as report writing, maintaining financial records and stock control; and
• -Organizing and liaising with coaching and other sports science support staff

With the Massage specialisation, this qualification facilitates the development of the following knowledge and skills at the national level::

• -Massaging the soft tissues of the human body to assist healing, including muscles, tendons and ligaments;
• -Using massage techniques to enhance relaxation and well being;
• -Using techniques such as muscle stretching, temperature therapy, myofascial tension, trigger point and deep tissue to assist with recovery and to enhance muscle performance;
• -Using complementary aids such as infra-red lamps, wet compresses, ice, essential oils and herbal or mineral therapies to promote recovery, relaxation and well being;
• -Conduct assessments and develop and implement a massage therapy plan for an athlete or a team; and
• -Undertaking related administrative tasks such as maintaining financial records, stock control and promoting products/services to clients

Enrolled students will complete all 9 mandatory Core units, 2 Stream Units from the functional area of athlete support services, 5 elective units as chosen from any competency within the Training Package, and then they opt for the sport specific Specialization units of their choice.

Specializations offered;
-Strength and conditioning
-Massage Therapy

Diploma of Sport (Athlete Support Services) is targeting those persons currently working in the industry, or already participating as Sports coaches/Instructors etc. The pre-requisite units for this course can embedded into the course, so students can enroll directly into Diploma..

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.

Course length may also be considerably shortened by successful application for Recognition of Prior Learning
(RPL), for those who have completed prior studies in related fields and/or have relevant industry experience.
Diploma of Sport Massage is delivered via face to face lectures and distance learning, as a mixed study mode.

Mixed mode entails a combination of theory via distance learning, and practical workshops. Theory Modules will be provided in electronic booklets, to be completed at home, in class where applicable. Additionally, Level 2 First Aid is run over a 1 day workshop

Fees include all electronic training resources, notes, 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, we do expect students to take maximum advantage of the opportunity to attend specific lectures and workshops.

As this course is delivered mostly via correspondence, 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.

Note: where a course has a Practical Assessment requirement, attendance at any practical workshops is a compulsory requirement for the course. Please contact GFI for information on practical assessment.

We allow a maximum of six months for you to complete the course but many students complete the course in a shorter period
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 SRS50406- Diploma of Sport (Athlete Support Services) (specialization)"
- 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.

SRS50406- Diploma of Sport (Athlete Support Services)
Core Units
BSBADM502A Manage Meetings
BSBFLM404A Lead work teams
ICAITU126B Use advanced features of computer applications
SRXGCSS07A Determine needs of client populations
SRXINU004A Promote compliance with laws and legal principles
SRXINU005A Manage culture and education to expand participation in a leisure and recreation service
SRXOGN002A Manage projects
SRXOHS003B Establish, maintain and evaluate the organizations Occupational Health and Safety system
SRXRIK002A Manage an organizations risk

Strem Units- Strength and Conditioning Specialisation
SRSSTC005A Teach or develop advanced skills of strength and conditioning
SRSSTC006A Plan and prepare a strength and conditioning program for a high performance athlete

Stream Units- Massage Specialisation
HLTCOM406A Make referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate
HLTCOM408A Use specific health terminology in order to communicate effectively
Specialization Units (dependent on chosen field, Massage Therapy shown here)
HLTCOM405B Administer a practice
HLTIN301A Comply with infection control policies and procedures
HLTREM401B Work within a massage framework
HLTREM502B Provide the remedial massage treatment
HLTREM503B Plan the remedial massage strategy
HLTREM504B Apply the remedial massage assessment framework
HLTREM505B Perform remedial massage health assessment
SRSMAS003A Implement, monitor and adjust a massage therapy treatment plan
SRSMAS004A Apply temperature therapy
SRSMAS005A Apply myofascial tension techniques
SRSMAS006A Apply appropriate stretching techniques
SRSMAS007A Apply trigger point techniques
SRSMAS008A Apply deep tissue techniques to treat common musculoskeletal injuries
SRSMAS009A Integrate massage techniques to support athletes

Elective – (5 units)* (units can be taken from any qualification in the Training Package, on Global Fitness Institutes scope of practice) * examples only
HLTAP401A Confirm physical health status
HLTREM406B Provide massage treatment
HLTREM407B Plan massage treatment
HLTREM408B Apply massage assessment framework
HLTREM409B Perform massage health assessment

Please note that with each specialisation, Some pre-requisite units from Certificate IV (Athlete Support Services) must also be completed.