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The Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sport Science)/Bachelor of Commerce (Sport Business) is designed for students who wish to gain a comprehensive understanding of sport through both the business and management of sport organisations, as well as the science underpinning exercise for health and sporting performance. The four year double degree includes concurrent study in the disciplines of Exercise and Sports Science, and Sport Business, and is ideal for those students seeking to work in management positions within the health, fitness, wellness and sport industries, and to operate their own businesses or franchises. Upon graduation, students will have gained a total of 220 hours of practical experience through professional practice in a real-world setting. The Bachelor of Science (Exercise & Sports Science) core degree equips students with the knowledge and practical skills to specialise in the design, implementation and evaluation of programs spanning from improving general health and wellbeing to enhancing sport performance in elite athletes. The course commences with the study of the human body and focuses on the application to exercise and sport including; exercise physiology, exercise and sports psychology, biomechanics, motor learning and control and strength and conditioning training. Students will gain practical experience through completion of 140 hours of professional practice in a real-world setting. The Bachelor of Commerce (Sports Business) core degree equips students with the knowledge and practical skills required to function as professionals and industry leaders in contemporary sport agencies and organisations, as well as for managing their own sport business. The course commences with an introduction to the sport industry and the application of key business principles and practices including; accounting, marketing, business analytics, sport delivery systems, strategic and human resource management, funding and finance, legal aspects, sport venue and event management, and sport business planning. Students will gain practical experience through completion of 80 hours of professional practice in a real-world setting.
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
All students undertaking the Bachelor of Commerce will complete 80 hours of professional practice where they engage with industry and/or community partner(s) to practically apply their discipline learning. Examples of professional practice could be an internship, client-based project, consultancy, service learning, simulated practice, competition, or combination of. Students are responsible for sourcing their own professional practice opportunity, with the support of the work-integrated learning team. All opportunities are vetted to ensure they can provide a meaningful learning experience. Recognition of Prior Learning will not be considered for this unit.
Students must complete the relevant risk management documentation prescribed by the School of Business and Law WIL team, in accordance with ECU policy and procedures. Students should be aware of any work-related restrictions in their visa conditions, if applicable. They must also provide any documentation required by their industry or community partner, including police clearances and immunisations. Required documentation is likely to vary across host organisations.
Students are required to attend host organisations to complete their learning in a work setting. Hours will be organised on an individual basis and host organisations may require students to attend after hours and on the weekends. In addition to their time in the work setting, students may be required to attend virtual and/or face-to-face sessions as instructed by the relevant Unit Coordinator in the School of Business and Law.
Students must self-enrol into SBL3800 Professional Practice via SIMO.
Students are expected to behave in a professional manner in their industry or community partner’s setting and adhere to the partner organisation and/or industry's Code of Conduct. They are also required to meet the requirements outlined in the School of Business and Law (SBL) WIL Guidelines for Students’. Host organisations are expected to the meet the requirements outlined in the SBL WIL Guidelines for Collaborators.
SBL3800 Professional Practice can only be attempted once.
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
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.
All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MHS1101 | Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 15 |
| SPS1530 | Lifespan Growth and Development | 15 |
| SBL1100 | Foundations of Business | 15 |
| SPM2112 | Sport Delivery Systems | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SPS1111 | Foundations of Fitness and Training | 15 |
| MHS1102 | Anatomy and Physiology 2 | 15 |
| SBL1800 | Work and Career | 15 |
| SPM2111 | Sport Organisation Management | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SPS2505 | Exercise Physiology | 15 |
| SPS1502 | Biomechanics | 15 |
| SBL1300 | Business Environments & Markets | 15 |
| SPM1102 | Sport and Recreation Leadership and Programming | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SPS2516 | Motor Learning and Control | 15 |
| SPS1217 | Functional Anatomy | 15 |
| SBL1200 | Accounting and Finance Essentials | 15 |
| SPM2510 | Marketing in Global Sport Business | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| NUT1121 | Human Nutrition | 15 |
| SPS2203 | Principles and Practices of Resistance Training | 15 |
| SBL1400 | Introduction to Business Analytics | 15 |
| SPM2104 | Managing Recreation Services and Facilities | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MAT2107 | Statistical Research Methods | 15 |
| SPS2524 | Exercise Delivery | 15 |
| SPS2622 | Psychology of Exercise and Health Behaviour | 15 |
| SBL1500 | Ethics and Responsibility in Business | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SPS3112 | Exercise and Sports Science Practicum | 15 |
| SPM3655 | Sport and Events Funding and Finance | 15 |
| SPM3113 | Sport and Leisure Law | 15 |
| SBL3800 # | Professional Practice | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SPM3221 | Sport Business Planning | 15 |
| SPS3111 | Physical Activity and Health | 15 |
| SPM3114 | Sport Venues and Events | 15 |
| Select one (1) unit from SPS3333. SPS3105, SPS3505, SPS3502 | ||
| SPS3105 ^ | Advanced Resistance Training | 15 |
| SPS3502 ^ | Advanced Biomechanics | 15 |
| SPS3505 ^ | Advanced Exercise Physiology | 15 |
| SPS3333 ^ | Motor Behaviour | 15 |
^ Core Option
# Designated Unit - a Unit or Unit of Competency which a School has designated as a fundamental course requirement and may only be attempted once unless otherwise determined by the School Progression Panel.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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