Careers and courses
Introduction
There are many opportunities for careers in sport in Australia. From a professional athlete to a doctor, biomechanist, coach, psychologist, physiologist, dietitian and administrator. This page includes information on sports career information and relevant organisations.
Careers
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Careers in sport and recreation in Western Australia by the Department of Sport and Recreation and the Western Australian Arts, Sport and Recreation Industry Training Council Inc, 2000.
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Career in information on the Australian Institute of Sport website - biomechanist / performance analyst, dietitian, physiologist, psychologist, physiotherapist / soft tissue
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How to become a coach on the Australian Sports Commission website.
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How to become an official (referee, umpire) on the Australain Sports Commission website.
- Jobs guide - detailed descriptions of a wide range of jobs including information on specific tasks and skills, and education and training requirements for each job.
Courses
- Australian Sport and Recreation Courses List assists in locating courses in areas such as administration, coaching, fitness, sports science etc.
Employment
Below are organisations that list sports employment opportunities in Australia.
- Australian Sports Commission Jobs
- CoachingJobs
- Sport Employment Australia
- SportJobs
- Sportspeople
- Leisure Jobs Australia
- Careerjet Sport and Recreation Jobs
