If you're passionate about sport, we can help equip you with the business and managerial skills required by modern sports organisations. ISCA's innovative program will give you an opportunity to turn your love of the game into comprehensive understanding of the professional global sports industry.
The high performance industry is changing rapidly across the world, and ISCA is committed to delivering the very latest strength and conditioning, recovery, coaching, nutrition and sports psychology programs to our students.
Our team of experienced and professional coaches, lecturers & mentors are primed to take your athletic and academic development to new heights, utilising the latest sport science methods, guest speakers and innovative case studies from the global sports industry.
Our new course has been constructed by sports experts, to meet the requirements of the modern sports industry. ISCA is a perfect fusion of high performance training coupled with sports business principles to create next generation learning. We are a true market leader, offering higher education Diploma & Certificate programs which is fully accredited by Tertiary Education Quality & Standards Agency (TEQSA).
Industry training forms an essential component of our ISCA program. All students are required to undertake a placement with an approved employer from the sports industry where you will gain experience in the workplace that is relevant to your studies.
All ISCA students complete up to 8 field trips per year, meeting industry professionals, and behind-the-scenes facilities and often getting a chance to train in professional settings.
ISCA has three training hubs located across Sydney, offer students the flexibility to choose where they would like to undertake their practical sessions. Locations include Sydney University Sport, Valentine Sports Park & the Sydney Academy of Sport, in Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Students undertake their lecture-based studies at either the Sydney Central campus, located in Sydney’s CBD, or ICMS Manly.
Player or Team Manager
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Sports Coaching Role
Sports Facilities Management
Sports Marketing & Sponsorship
Fan Engagement & Merchandise
Sports Events/Competition Coordinator
Social Media & Content Coordinator
Sports Development Officer
All students are required to undertake a placement with an approved employer from the sports industry where they will gain experience in the workplace that is relevant to their studies. It’s an opportunity to prepare for your future professional career by gaining relevant experience in your chosen sport. The industry training involves 100 hours (approximately three months part-time) of placement experience.
“I was an elite rower coming out of high school and had a string interest in working in sport. ISCA organised my internship with the NSW Waratahs, which eventually became a part-time role. I an now employed full-time with the Waratahs with their Commercial Partnerships team, and am looking forward to working with Rugby Australia at the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. None of this would have been possible without ISCA.”
Katja Yorke | Sports Management – NSW Waratahs
“Coming from an elite school program, I had a great passion for playing rugby and I knew with my sporting commitments with the NSW Waratahs Academy & the Junior Wallabies, I needed to get an education which was flexible around my rugby commitments. ISCA provides me with the support to complete my studies in the classroom or online, which helps me focus on my training & travel with the squad.”
Nathaniel Tiiti | Rugby Union – The King’s School
“I have always been very practical in my approach to studies, so I wanted to choose a course that allowed me to not only learn in the classroom but train in the gym, work with accomplished coaches on developing my rugby league skills and learning more about strength & conditioning. After graduation, ISCA employed me as a coach and I am enjoying my mentoring role with the new students.”
Merinda Craney | Rugby League – GOAL College
“I left school and took a year off as I was unsure what I wanted to do but had a strong passion for sports coaching. The school’s career adviser suggested I look at ISCA, and it was the best decision I have made. The flexible approach ISCA offers allowed me to continue my coaching journey whilst also focusing on my own personal training as I continue to focus on making the Australian athletics team.”
Thei Kidd | Athletics – Trinity Grammar School
“I wasn’t sure coming out of high school if I wanted to study business or sport science, so the choice of business, sport management and high-performance subjects with ISCA really appealed to me. The program allowed me to continue to focus on my Australian National League commitments with Sydney University, whilst also undertaking an internship which led me to securing a role with Rugby Australia.”
Laila Jenkins | Water Polo – Freshwater Senior Campus
Diploma of Sports Management (High Performance)
Course Structure
| CODE | SUBJECT |
|---|---|
| TRIMESTER ONE | |
| MGT101 | Managing People and Organisations |
| PO120 | Sports Psychology, Health and Wellbeing |
| SPO130 | High Performance 1 |
| TRIMESTER TWO | |
| MKT100 | Principles of Marketing |
| SPO110 | Introduction to Sport Management |
| SPO140 | High Performance 2 |
| TRIMESTER THREE | |
| ECO150 | Economics for Sport |
| SPO150 | High Performance 3 |
| IND203 | Industry Training (DSMHP) |
| ELECTIVE (Choose One) Offered Only In Trimester Three | |
| THE101A | Introduction to Tourism, Hospitality and Events |
| MGT102A | Global Citizenship |
| SPO102A | Socio-Cultural Factors in Sport |
Our next intake is May 2025.
Register your interest now to download our brochure and find out more about our course.
If you have any questions, feel free to email:
info@iscaustralia.edu.au
Register your interest to download our brochure and to learn more about our diploma.