TCE Athlete Development Level 2

TCE Athlete Development Level 2

What will I learn?

This course will be of interest to those students who are participating in a demanding sporting program either through school sport or in their own sport specific elite development program. 

The course prepares students with the necessary elements to improve in their chosen sport, emphasising technical development, physical preparation and applied sports knowledge. Athlete Development allows students to combine their sporting development with academic studies. Classes are scheduled during the normal class timetable allowing for a balanced approach to their studies and sports interests.

Students complete a supervised practical strength and conditioning program that is adaptable to the needs of the individual and their sport and includes fitness testing assessments. This is done through utilising the staff and facilities at Friends Health & Fitness. In addition to the practical, students participate in applied sporting theory tutorials, learning about exercise prescription, nutrition, injury prevention and treatment, basic physiology and sports psychology concepts. The focus is on providing theory that students are able to directly apply to their current sporting interests. 

This subject is delivered in three distinct 50 hour modules including: 

• specialist and technical coaching/training 
• physical preparation and performance management 
• sports knowledge tutorials

Why should I consider this course?

If you are currently playing a sport at a competitive level, Athlete Development provides applied, sport specific knowledge that can help improve your sporting performance. The weekly theory lessons offer lessons in physiology, goal setting, nutrition and recovery, injury prevention and preparation for competition which can be personalised to your sporting interests. You will have access to Friends' Health and Fitness for strength and conditioning workouts with qualified personal trainers available to assist with programming. Athlete Development caters to the interests of a wide range of students such as busy student-athletes who want to train during the day, those who want to learn more about the scientific component of training, those who view sport as a physical outlet and a break from the rigours of academic study and those who feel that a 215 course will serve as a stepping stone to Sport Science and further study in the health and fitness field. Athlete Development caters for all of these approaches in a positive, well-supported environment.

What Skills does this course provide?

Athlete Development develops students' knowledge of physical and technical training methods for sport. The physiological knowledge gained provides a smooth transition into pre-tertiary study in Sport Science Level 3. Athlete Development also teaches students skills in time management and goal setting that are transferable to other aspects of their schooling life. Athlete Development aims to develop well-rounded student athletes and provide them with the knowledge and organisational skills to achieve in both sporting and academic domains.

What Pathway Options does this course provide?

This course is suitable for learners aiming to reach their full sporting potential and possibly intending to follow a career in high-performance sport. It will provide a platform for learners who aim to progress to high-level local, regional, state or national clubs, high-performance academies, sports institutes, and professional sport. This course also prepares learners for multiple study and vocational futures in related fields. Athlete Development provides some relevant background for learners who plan to undertake Sport Science Level 3.