The Illawarra Academy of Sport is excited to announce a new education and career development opportunity for current and former IAS athletes through an exclusive partnership with TAFE NSW Sport. Expressions of Interest are now open for the Statement of Attainment in Applied Sport Performance Analysis & Training Design, a nationally recognised program designed to help athletes build practical skills and explore career pathways within the sport, fitness, and performance industries.
This unique program has been developed specifically for the IAS community and provides participants with the opportunity to gain industry-relevant knowledge while continuing their sporting and personal development.
Athletes develop a unique understanding of training, performance, preparation, and physical wellbeing. This course builds on that foundation, equipping participants with formal qualifications and practical skills that can be applied across the sport and fitness sectors.
Participants will complete four nationally recognised units of competency:
- SISFFIT032 – Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation
- SISFFIT033 – Complete client fitness assessments
- SISFFIT040 – Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients
- SISFFIT047 – Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise
What You’ll Learn
The program will equip participants with practical, industry-aligned skills, including:
- Conducting pre-exercise screening and identifying health risks.
- Completing fitness and functional assessments.
- Designing gym-based exercise programs tailored to individual goals and capabilities.
- Monitoring and reviewing client progress.
- Applying anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise delivery.
These competencies are highly relevant for athletes considering future careers in fitness, coaching, strength and conditioning, sport performance, and broader health and wellbeing industries.
Flexible Delivery Designed for Athletes
The 12-month program combines face-to-face workshops at the TAFE NSW Shellharbour Campus with online learning, assessments, and Microsoft Teams sessions, allowing participants to balance study commitments alongside sport, work, and school responsibilities.
The course is scheduled to commence on 2 December 2026 (subject to minimum enrolment numbers) and will be delivered across 2026 and 2027.
Course Details
Location: TAFE NSW Shellharbour, Oak Flats
Duration: 12 months
Start Date: 2 December 2026
Cost: $1,245* per participant
Eligibility: Current and former Illawarra Academy of Sport athletes aged 15 years and over who are eligible to study in Australia. Participants under 18 years of age will require parent or guardian consent.
*This cost is indicative. Depending on the number of enrolments received, the IAS may be able to subsidise course fees.
Information Session
Interested athletes and alumni are encouraged to attend an online information session to learn more about the program and ask questions before applying.
Date: Tuesday 27 October 2026
Time: 7:00pm
Platform: Microsoft Teams
Join the session on MS Teams HERE
Meeting ID:427 123 438 620 318
Passcode: cB9JB7y7
Register Your Interest
Places in this course are limited, and demand is expected to be high. Current and former IAS athletes who are interested in pursuing a future in sport, fitness, coaching, or performance support are encouraged to submit an Expression of Interest as soon as possible.
Express your interest HERE
Expressions of Interest close on 1 November 2026.
For further information, please contact course coordinator at TAFE NSW and AIS alumni, Emma McLeish emma.mcleish5@tafensw.edu.au or submit your Expression of Interest via the course registration link
View the course brochure
Take the next step in your sporting journey and gain the skills, knowledge, and qualifications to support athletes of the future.
