Career Outcomes

Regardless of your chosen field, there will be an abundance of opportunities for highly educated graduates with degrees or post graduate qualifications in the Sports & Fitness Industry. Possible job titles include:

• Sports Manager
• Athlete Manager
• Personal Trainer
• Sports Coach
• Strength and Conditioning coach
• Sports Administrator
• Nutritionist

Types of Qualifications

Bachelor Degree:

If you want to turn your love for sports and fitness into a rewarding career, completing a Degree is a good place to start. Depending on the course you choose, you’ll learn how to operate a sports business, coach a sporting team, provide a range of fitness services and perform a variety of administrative tasks in a sports and fitness environment. These courses will typically take three years of full-time study to complete so that you’re well-prepared for the workforce once you graduate.

Graduate Diploma:

When compared to a degree, a Graduate Diploma will take less time to complete. You will gain highly specialised knowledge in a specific area, without ever delving into the basics. It is assumed you will already have acquired this knowledge through previous study or work. They are a perfect way to fill in any knowledge gaps you may have and will set you apart from the competition when you’re looking for a job or seeking a promotion.

Job Outlook

According to the Australian Governments’ Job Outlook website:

Fitness Instructors-

Average job openings (between 10,001 and 25,000) are expected for this profession over the five years to November 2019.

Most Fitness Instructors (31.8%) have completed a Certificate III/IV. Only 24.5% have completed a Bachelor Degree.

There is a relatively even gender split for this occupation, with men accounting for 48.8% of workers.

The most common age bracket is 25 to 34, with 31.7% of people falling into this category.

Online Degrees and Postgraduate Courses:

Many Sports and Fitness Degrees and Postgraduate courses give you the option of studying in-class or online. Both delivery modes will provide you with the same qualification, so it all comes down to personal preference.

Online courses are perfect for time-poor individuals who have many other commitments that fill their time.

In-class courses, on the other hand, are ideal for those who have enough time and consider themselves practical or hands-on learners.

Is a Sports & Fitness Course right for you?

Do you love sports or enjoy maintaining an active lifestyle? If so, turn your passion into a profession. Enquire about a course today, and take the first step towards a happy, healthy and exciting career in the Sports & Fitness industry.

Important skills or personal attributes for someone considering a Sports & Fitness course include an ability to work well in teams, excellent communication skills and leadership/motivational skills.