Turn your passion for sport into a creative and innovative career.
Like the name suggests, Sports Studies is all about studying sport. Combine core sport science knowledge with practical skills in areas like sports media, sports journalism, sports administration, event management, marketing, public relations and business management, to prepare you for a range of careers in the growing sport and fitness industries.
This program is not currently open for applications at Fraser Coast
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
Like the name suggests, Sports Studies is all about studying sport. Combine core sport science knowledge with practical skills in areas like sports media, sports journalism, sports administration, event management, marketing, public relations and business management, to prepare you for a range of careers in the growing sport and fitness industries.
- Learn about the modern sports industry at local, national and international levels
- Tailor your studies with flexible pathways to suit your own interests and career goals
- Get job-ready for a changing sport and fitness employment market
Career opportunities
Sports journalism; sports marketing; sports administration; sport our outdoor activity development; public relations for teams, organisations and athletes; sports and tourism event planning and coordination; sports business management; and sports marketing.
Membership
This program does not meet the application eligibility requirements for Exercise Scientist or Sport Scientist membership of Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). If professional membership in a sport or coaching area is required consider the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science or the Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Science.
However, the program provides graduates with highly relevant knowledge and skills closely aligned to a wide variety of career opportunities including: sports journalism; sports and outdoor adventure related media; public relations for teams, organisations and athletes; sports and tourism event planning and coordination; sports business management; and marketing sports related events, businesses and products.
Program structure
Introductory courses (6) 72 units
COR109 Cross-Cultural Management
SPX101 Communication and Thought
SPX102 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science
SPX103 Introduction to Coaching Science
SPX120 Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise
SPX121 Sports Field Studies 1
Developing and Graduate courses (5) 60 units
NUT203 Exercise Prescription and Programming I
SPX222 Active Lifestyle Nutrition
SPX231 Sport and Exercise Psychology
SPX304 Motor Control and Learning
SPX305 Professional Placement in Sport Studies Δ
Major courses (8) 96 units
- Journalism
- Management**
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Tourism, Leisure and Event Management**
- Sport and Exercise Nutrition
Elective courses (5) 60 units
Select 5 elective courses (60 units) from either faculty (Arts, Business and Law or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Sports Studies students can use elective courses to include one of the relevant minors as listed below:
- Tourism, Leisure and Event Management**
- Journalism
- Public Relations
- Marketing
- Small Business Management
- Outdoor Environmental Studies
** Only these majors/minors are available at Fraser Coast
Students need to complete a minimum of 3 x 300-level courses (36 units) overall in the program.
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 288
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Successfully complete a minimum of three (3) 300 level courses (36 units) overall in the program
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses
- You must select and register your compulsory major(s)/minor(s) as soon as possible
Program notes
- SPX305 is to be replaced by HRM311 until further notice
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
- Apply for your selected major(s) and/or minor(s)