BSHPA Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Activity - Flinders University

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Overview

The Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Activity requires 3 years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time). The course is offered by the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work.

Student guidance

Program of study overview

Program of study notes

Program of study
108 Units

Year 136 Units

Core31.5 Units

First half18 Units

Second half13.5 Units

Flexible Core4.5 Units

Year 236 Units

Core27 Units

First half13.5 Units

Second half13.5 Units

Option4.5 Units

Select 4.5 units from the following:

Accounting For Managers

Consumer Behaviour

Human Resource Management

Work Health and Safety

Perspectives on Disability

Introduction to Disability and Neurodiversity

Critical Issues in Disability

Disability: Health and Wellbeing

Introduction to Principles of Learning and Instruction

Human Functional Anatomy in Sport and Exercise

Physiological Testing in Sport

Outdoor Adventures

Indigenous Studies: An Introduction

Innovative and Creative Thinking: Recognising Opportunities

Nutrition Across the Lifecycle

Individual, Social and Environmental Perspectives on Food Consumption

Interpretation for Tourism

Introduction to Events

Place, Culture and Tourism

Event Design and Management

Option4.5 Units

Select 4.5 units from the following:

Consumer Behaviour

Human Resource Management

Work Health and Safety

Physiological Testing in Sport

Outdoor Adventures

Nutrition Across the Lifecycle

Individual, Social and Environmental Perspectives on Food Consumption

Place, Culture and Tourism

Event Design and Management

Year 336 Units

Core22.5 Units

First half9 Units

Second half13.5 Units

Option13.5 Units

Select 13.5 units from the following:

Consumer Behaviour

Human Resource Management

Digital Marketing and Analysis

Work Health and Safety

Introduction to Counselling Skills

Building Community Capacity

Exercise Prescription and Physiology

Introduction to Outdoor Activity Leadership

Facilitating Learning and Development in Outdoor Environments

Sport Coaching Science

Caring as Country: Indigenous Environmental Management

Fundamentals of Nutritional Epidemiology

Public Health and Community Nutrition

Nutrition for Sports Performance

Place, Culture and Tourism

Event Design and Management

Contemporary Issues in Tourism and Events

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

English Language requirements

Aims

The course aims to:

Provide students with an understanding of sport and physical activity policy frameworks and legal requirements
Introduce students to the diversity across fields of sport and physical activity
Establish the foundations for students to become effective professionals in, and advocates for, sport and physical activity
Equip students with a wider knowledge base by combining the study of sport and physical activity with other areas including health and nutrition, tourism and business
Provide students with an understanding of the significance of sport and physical activity within the context of a healthy lifestyle

Associations

Combined degree association

Honours - 1 year/Bachelor association