First steps to sports industry

From sport nutrition to the taboo topic of drugs in sport, Ghaith Zakaria covered extensive ground during his Diploma of Sport Development SIS50612.

The international student studied the one-year diploma at the TAFE division of Victoria University (VU), enabling him to enter the second year of the related bachelor degree at VU.

"The Diploma of Sport Development was such a successful course – I am amazed by the knowledge that the overall course and the specific units provided me," Ghaith, from Iraq, says.

One of the things I liked most about the course is that it gave me the opportunity to gain practical experience, which is an essential part of the learning process, and it helped me to absorb the latest information about various topics in sport.

"For example, I increased my knowledge of sports nutrition, drugs in sport, sport safety and many other great topics."

Ghaith says he chose to study sport at VU because of its outstanding reputation in the sport industry and its strong industry connections.

"As an international student, this course was a successful choice because it gave me the opportunity to study sport in one of the best sport universities in the world."

The course structure made it so easy for me to take my first step into the sport industry, and it provided me with many experiences and opportunities to start thriving.

"My advice to other international students is that if you are interested in sport and want to take your first successful step towards a career in sport, then enrol at VU now."

Course studied

Diploma of Sport Development SIS50612 (course no longer offered)