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.

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Program of study overview
Program of study notes

Program of study
108 Units

Year 136 Units
Year 236 Units
Year 336 Units

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

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course you will be able to:
1.
Work ethically and collectively with colleagues to achieve high quality, equitable sport and physical activity outcomes for the wider community
2.
Recognise the role of sport and physical activity within a contemporary healthy lifestyle
3.
Apply knowledge about how sport and physical activity is created in a range of settings
4.
Work both independently and collaboratively and focus on real-world applications of their knowledge
5.
Utilise various means to learn about individuals, their communities, and their social and cultural environments within sport and physical activity settings
6.
Demonstrate a deep, broad and critical understanding of the content and principles of sport and physical activity
7.
Display an understanding of the role of elite sporting environments, community sporting settings and community health-based physical activity within a contemporary healthy lifestyle
8.
Develop an appropriate range of sport and physical activity practices
9.
Motivate individuals to engage, learn, value and participate in a diverse range of sport and physical activity settings
10.
Promote the multiple benefits of a physically active lifestyle and encourage lifelong adherence to physically active and healthy living
11.
Recognise the significance of engaging in, and understanding, research within the discipline of sport and physical activity as a lifelong academic and educational tool
12.
Demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of one or more fields of study including health and nutrition, tourism and business