Program summary

Program title: Bachelor of Sport and Industry
Award abbreviation: BSp&Ind
QTAC code: 013141
OP/Rank for 2010 entry: OP-17 / Rank-66
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences, preferably Chemistry
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: SC342
CRICOS code: 057537G. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.

Highlights

• Combine a university degree with an accredited sports industry qualification
• Graduate with skills in a specific sport
• Incorporate complementary electives such as sports marketing or health promotion

Sport is a popular part of Australian culture, and the sport industry is a fast-growing business area.

This program provides a practical blend of university courses with specific sports industry accredited modules. You can complement your studies with other university qualifications such as sports marketing and management or health promotion. In first year, you learn the principles of human body function and movement. In second and third year, learning extends to how the human body responds to physical activity and you choose a sports industry pathway. Several Australian Sports Commission coaching certificates are incorporated throughout the degree.

Career opportunities

Sport and recreation management, sports marketing and event management, sports development, sports-specific coach or administrator.

Professional recognition

Depending on courses selected, graduates may become members of Fitness Australia; Sports Medicine Australia; Sports Management Association of Australia and New Zealand.

Program structure

Core courses

2 required courses:
COR109 Technology and Innovation in Tourism, Leisure and Events
COR110 Business Events
COR111 Communication and Thought

Introductory courses

5 required courses:
LFS103 Cell Biology
LFS122 Science Research Methods
LFS112 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science
SPX102 Human Physiology
Elective or approved industry module

Advanced courses

9 required courses:
LFS201 Human Anatomy
SPX221 Introduction to Coaching Science
SPX201 Chemistry
SPX231 Introduction to Sports Medicine
SPX211 Functional Anatomy
SPX202 Introduction to Mathematics
SPX222 Mathematics Foundations
Plus
Select 2 SPX coded courses

Elective courses

Plus choose 96 units of elective courses (equivalent to 8 courses), of which at least 48 unit equivalents (4 courses) must be from industry offerings. #

Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program

As part of their USC program, students may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider

Program requirements and notes

1. Refer to related policies, rules, plans and procedures.
2. Refer to explanation of terms.
3. International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
4. Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
5. Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns. For previous recommended enrolment patterns refer to the relevant archived Student Handbook.
6. Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.

Enquiries

How to apply

Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au

# Students may select from a list of approved industry certifications. Industry modules will be assessed by the faculty.

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