Course Learning Outcomes
- Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of exercise and sport science, and sport business theoretical and practical situations.
- Communicate exercise and sport science, and sport business knowledge, concepts and skills to a variety of populations.
- Demonstrate a global outlook in exercise and sport science, and sport business situations, showing sensitivity for diversity and impact.
- Demonstrate appropriate social and ethical values by working cooperatively and collaboratively in exercise and sports science, and sport business settings.
- Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and initiative for own learning and professional practice in exercise and sports science and sport business settings.
- Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate solutions in exercise and sport science, and sport business contexts.
- Think critically to analyse, interpret and solve complex exercise and sport science, and sport business situations.
- Use digital technologies and literacies to assess, evaluate and synthesise information from multiple sources.
Majors you can study in this course
Course structure
Year 1 - Semester 1 | Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
| Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 15 |
| Lifespan Growth and Development | 15 |
| Foundations of Business | 15 |
| Sport Delivery Systems | 15 |
Year 1 - Semester 2 | Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
| Biomechanics | 15 |
| Anatomy and Physiology 2 | 15 |
| Business Environments & Markets | 15 |
| Sport Organisation Management | 15 |
Year 2 - Semester 1 | Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
| Foundations of Fitness and Training | 15 |
| Human Nutrition | 15 |
| Business Identity and Protocols | 15 |
| Sport and Recreation Leadership and Programming | 15 |
Year 2 - Semester 2 | Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
| Exercise Physiology | 15 |
| Motor Learning and Control | 15 |
| Introduction to Business Analytics | 15 |
| Marketing and Communications for Sport and Events | 15 |
Year 3 - Semester 1 | Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
| Functional Anatomy | 15 |
| Principles and Practices of Resistance Training | 15 |
| Accounting I | 15 |
| Managing Recreation Services and Facilities | 15 |
Year 3 - Semester 2 | Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
| Physical Activity and Health | 15 |
| Statistical Research Methods | 15 |
| Exercise Delivery | 15 |
| Economics I | 15 |
Year 4 - Semester 1 | Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
| Psychology of Sport and Exercise | 15 |
| Exercise and Sports Science Practicum | 15 |
| Sport and Events Funding and Finance | 15 |
| Sport and Leisure Law | 15 |
Year 4 - Semester 2 | Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
| Sport Business Planning | 15 |
| Sport Venues and Events | 15 |
| Select one unit from: |
| Business Practicum | 15 |
| Integrated Business Application | 15 |
| Select one unit from: |
| ^ | Advanced Resistance Training | 15 |
| ^ | Advanced Biomechanics | 15 |
| ^ | Advanced Exercise Physiology | 15 |
| ^ | Advanced Motor Learning and Control | 15 |
| ^ | Advanced Social Psychology of Exercise and Sport | 15 |
^ Core Option
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Clinical or professional work placement requirement
SPM1102: Students will undertake a 20 hour work placement in a not-for-profit, incorporated
sport organisation/club.
Attendance requirements
Students are required to complete 20 hours at their host organisation. These hours may be
outside normal university hours.
Clearances and/or Risk Management Protocols Required
Some organisations may require clearances, screenings and certificates, and will liaise directly
with students regarding any requirements.
Professional practice rules
Students are provided with a Student Placement guide which details the expected behaviour and
conduct while working in the host organisation.
Clinical or professional work placement requirement
SPM2104: Students will undertake a 25 hour work placement in a staffed, recreation facility setting.
Attendance requirements
Students are required to complete 25 hours at their host organisation. These hours may be
outside normal university hours.
Clearances and/or Risk Management Protocols Required
Some organisations may require clearances, screenings and certificates, and will liaise directly
with students regarding any requirements.
Professional practice rules
Students are provided with a Student Placement guide which details the expected behaviour and
conduct while working in the host organisation.
Practicum option
FBL3501: Students will complete between 100 and 150 hours of work experience within a public, private or not-for-profit organisation.
Attendance requirements
Students will complete between 100 and 150 hours in a host organisation. These hours may be outside normal university hours.
Clearances and/or Risk Management Protocols Required
Some organisations may require clearances, screenings and certificates, and will liaise directly
with students regarding any requirements.
Professional practice rules
Students are provided with a Student Placement guide which details the expected behaviour and
conduct while working in the host organisation.
Practicum requirement
SPS3112 Exercise and Sports Science Practicum: Students are required to undertake a 140 hour work placement in an exercise and sports science related industry
SPS2524 Exercise Delivery: Students are required to undertake 30 hours during an internal practicum
Clearances and/or Risk Management Protocols Required
Prior to external placement, a risk management process must occur, including health and safety
obligations, and a site visit (if practicable and reasonable). If an ongoing collaboration is
approved by both parties, an official agreement contract is drafted between the University and
the external agency.
Prior to placement, students must submit evidence of a Working with Children Check (where
necessary) and a Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate and First Aid.
Employment opportunities
Potential career opportunities exist for managers within a range of global sport organisations and businesses, including the diverse areas of professional sport organisations, national and state sport associations, high performance sports centres, health and wellness case management, private exercise, fitness, sport and rehabilitation franchise operations, personal training businesses, and elite and high performance sport organisations.
Possible future job titles
Sport Business Owner/Manager, Sport Development Officer/Manager, Corporate Fitness Director, Physical Activity Coordinator, Player Welfare Manager, High Performance Manager, Health and Wellness Case Manager, Health and Fitness Centre Leader, Sports Coaching Director, Strength and Conditioning Coordinator
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