Certificate IV in Sport (Athlete Support Services) (SRS40406)

Certificate IV in SPORT (Athlete Support Services)

The SRS40406 Certificate IV in Sport (Athlete Support Services) is a nationally accredited qualification for people who work in or want to work in the sports industry as a sports massage therapist, sports trainer or strength and conditioning specialist. You can also develop coaching competencies to facilitate the support of athletes in order to maintain or improve the performance and wellbeing of individuals and/or teams.This qualification is part of the National Training Package and is recognised throughout Australia.

This qualification will produce a person who possesses a range of sport-specific competencies to facilitate the support of athletes in order to maintain or improve performance or well being of the individual or team.

The Certificate IV in Sport (Athlete Support Services) offers the student a number of options to pursue a career in Sport in the areas of massage therapy, sports trainer, and strength and conditioning. In addition to learning more in-depth techniques as a sports trainer, the student will also be able to specialize in massage therapy and/or strength and conditioning.

SRS40406 is a competency based qualification that is structured to produce a qualified Sports Trainer/Massage Therapist capable of managing individuals or a team.

This qualification facilitates the development of the following knowledge and skills at the national level, when focusing on Strength and Conditioning as a specialization:

• -Strength & Conditioning Specialist
• -Observing athletes performances to determine the level of instruction required;
• -Planning, conducting, evaluating, and modifying individualized training programs;
• -Supervising the physical development of athletes
• -Undertaking related administrative tasks such as report writing, maintaining financial records and stock control; and
• - Organizing and liaising with coaching and other sports science support staff

When Massage Therapist is chosen as a specialization, this qualification facilitates the development of the following knowledge and skills at the national level:

•  -Massage Therapist Specialization
•  -Massaging the soft tissues of the human body to assist healing, including muscles, tendons and ligaments;
•  -Using massage techniques to enhance relaxation and well being;
•  -Developing and implementing a massage therapy plan for an athlete or a team; and
•  -Undertaking related administrative tasks such as maintaining financial records, stock control and promoting products/services to clients

Enrolled students will complete all 9 mandatory Core units, 2 Stream Units from the functional area of athlete support services, 5 elective units as chosen from any competency within the Training Package, and then they opt for the sport specific Specialization units of their choice.
Specializations offered;

•  -Strength and conditioning
•  -Massage Therapy

Certificate IV in Sport (Athlete Support Services) is targeting those persons currently working in the industry, or already participating as Sports coaches/Instructors etc.

The course is delivered by a combination of face to face lectures (where applicable), practical workshops (where applicable), distance learning and online learning.

Fitness and health related training will be delivered in a classroom environment. Qualified coaches will act in mentoring roles to promote best practice and to enhance the student‟s experience and outcomes.

Research activities will be self paced and undertaken off campus. Assessment activities will be undertaken via theory tests, completion of assessment workbooks, observation/ questioning checklists under supervision by Global Fitness Institute trainers/assessors. (Please contact Global Fitness Institute for next available dates for practical workshops)

Fees include all training resources(electronic), access to online resources, assessment tasks etc. Email support is available to all students, and a response will generally be provided within 24 hours. Please note: you are welcome to contact Global Fitness Institute at any time, should further assistance be required.


As this course is delivered mostly via distance learning, it is self paced, meaning there is no minimum timeframe for course completion, as long as the student successfully completes all required tasks.
Understand however, that evidence must be provided to ensure that you have met all required levels of competency for each unit.

Note: where a course has a Practical Assessment requirement, attendance at any practical workshops is a compulsory requirement for the course. Please contact GFI for information on practical assessment.

We allow a maximum of six months for you to complete the course but many students complete the course in a shorter period Course length may also be considerably shortened by successful application for Recognition of Prior Leaning (RPL), for those who have completed prior studies in related fields and/or have relevant industry experience.

Upon completion of this qualification, you will be issued with
- a certificate indication the following;
"his is to certify that „your name‟ has fulfilled all requirements for SRS40406- Certificate IV in Sport (Athlete Support Services) (Specialisation)
- a statement of attainment listing all completed units
Where a student does not complete all components of the course, a certificate of attainment will be issued with all competencies that have been satisfactorily completed and assessed.

SRS40406- Certificate IV in Sport (Athlete Support Services)
Core Units
BSBCMN402A Develop work priorities
ICAITU006C Operate computing packages
SRXGCSO06A Address client needs
SRXGCST05A Coordinate client service activities
SRXINU003A Analyze participation patterns in specific markets of the leisure and recreation industry
SRXINU004A Promote compliance with laws and legal principles
SRXOGN001A Conduct projects
SRXOHS002B Implement and monitor the organization‟s Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and programs
SRXRIK001A Undertake risk analysis of activities
Stream Units
HLTCOM6A Make referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate
HLTCOM8A Use practise specific/medical terminology in order to communicate with clients/fellow workers and health care professionals

Specialization Units- Strength & Conditioning
SRSSTC001A Teach or develop the basic skills of strength & conditioning
SRSSTC002A Plan and prepare a strength and conditioning program for a competitive athlete
SRSSTC003A Operate in accord with accepted strength and conditioning industry health and safety practices
SRSSTC004A Operate and maintain strength and conditioning facilities and equipment

Specialization Units- Massage Specialisation
SRSMAS001A Apply appropriate pre-event and post-event techniques
SRSMAS002A Operate in accord with accepted massage therapy workplace practices and ethics
HLTCOM5A Administer a practice
HLTIN1A Comply with infection control policies and procedures
HLTREM1A Work within a massage framework
HLTREM6A Provide the massage treatment
HLTREM7A Plan the massage treatment
HLTREM8A Apply the massage assessment framework
HLTREM9A Perform massage health assessment

Elective – (5 units)* (units can be taken from any qualification in the Training Package, on Global Fitness Institutes scope of practice) * examples only
HLTAP401A Confirm physical health status
SRXFAD001A Provide first aid
SRXFAD002A Provide advanced first aid response

The following units are required to be completed as pre-requisite units for Certificate IV Sport (massage)
SRXGCS001A Create client relationship
SRXGCSO02A Deal with feedback
SRXINU002A Apply sport and recreation law
BSBCMN301A Exercise initiative in a business environment
SRXOHS001B Follow defined Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures