Underpinning SCA's training is our Certificate in Sports Chaplaincy (CSC) training intensive for all ministry personnel.
We also provide a range of specialised training courses including Advanced Sports Chaplaincy Certificate (CSC2), Critical Incident Stress Management/Debriefing (CISM/D), Suicide Awareness (LPA), First Aid (SFA), Adrenaline & Stress in Sports (SSA) to empower our chaplains in their role.
Where & When?
These courses are run in various states, locations and dates. Please view our event calendar for up-to-date information and registration. NB: Our CSC training intensive is run in most states during the year.
Who SCA Training is For?
SCA Training is open to any Christian minister or lay minister, student, church ministry team leader or bible believing Christian interested or involved in sports chaplaincy or ministry. Also,
- Current chaplains
- Newly appointed chaplains
- Those interested in chaplaincy
- Current/former athletes
- Current/former sports industry personnel
See the SCA Event Calendar for location, training dates and registration
Certificate Courses
Certificate in Sports Chaplaincy (CSC)
The Certificate in Sports Chaplaincy (CSC) course is a 5 day intensive which will prepare you for effective sports chaplaincy. Some of the finest Australian sports ministry and sports industry personnel will train you in the following areas.
- Foundations of sports chaplaincy
- Fundamentals of sports chaplaincy
- Serving and working with athletes
- Mentoring/Discipleship in sports
- Anatomy of an Athlete
- Introduction to Grief & Loss in sports
- Introduction to Critical Incident & First Response
- Introduction to Life Care & Preservation (Suicide Awareness)
- Working with sports management
- Relationships & the sports person
- Adrenaline & stress in sports
- Pastoral Care skills of sports chaplains
- Professional Conduct
Certificate courses are run in various states. However, our National Office in Victoria runs the Certificate in Sports Chaplaincy (CSC) regularly.
See the SCA Event Calendar for location, training dates and registration
Specialised Courses
Critical Incident and Stress Management (CISM)
CISM will assist you in your readiness to respond to major trauma and traumatic events. You will learn how to respond and recover during times of major crisis.
See the SCA Event Calendar for location, training dates and registration
Life Care & Preservation (LCP)
LCP will equip you to respond effectively to those thought to be suicidal and those contemplating suicide.
See the SCA Event Calendar for location, training dates and registration
International Master Class
Our International Master Class has been designed to assist key interantional personnel establish sports chaplaincy in their nation. This is by invitation only. Please contact our national office for further information.
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