Sport Development – Bachelor of Sport and Exercise

The Bachelor of Sport and Exercise (Sport Development) will prepare you for work in this varied and fast-growing area of the sport industry, whether you are looking at sport from the perspective of:

• increasing participation,
• developing athlete career pathways,
• establishing corporate social responsibility initiatives that lead to social change, or,
• enhancing the function of sport organisations.

This qualification will provide knowledge in topics such as sport sociology, sport event management, coaching and the effective coordination of sport organisations. It will also teach you about the application and importance of sport and physical activity to health and the community. You will be further prepared for a career in sport development through a customised ‘Professional Development for the Sport Industry’ course, followed by a guided industry-based practicum. This practicum course can be based anywhere around the country, or even overseas.

You will take a set of compulsory courses, common to all the BSpEx majors, followed by a set of prescribed courses specific to sport development.

Real-world experience

Our strong connections within the sport industry, including a number of national and regional sport and recreation organisations, provide opportunities for you to gain valuable experience. You will apply your knowledge while placed at one of these organisations during your sport and exercise practicum.

Further study

If you successfully complete this qualification, you could go on to further study, for instance the Master of Health Science.