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
Year 236 Units
Year 336 Units
Option - Group 1
Option - Group 2
Option - Group 3
Major

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 to reflect, contextualise, enact and advance policy design and application
  • Introduce students to the interdisciplinary field of sport, health and physical activity including areas of health promotion, physical activity, coaching, inclusive practices, and movement science
  • Establish the foundations for students to become effective professionals in, and advocates for, sport and physical activity
  • Equip students with specialised learning experiences by combining the study of sport and physical activity with other areas including sports business, outdoor education, sports science and community health and physical activity practices
  • Provide students with an understanding of the significance of sport, physical activity, and human-nature relationships within the context of a healthy lifestyle

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course you will be able to:
1.
Utilise theoretical advances and practical approaches in designing activities for community health, wellbeing, and active participation initiatives
2.
Develop collaborative and cooperative approaches to aid knowledge dissemination across a broad range of community physical education, sport, and health settings
3.
Develop effective communication and information gathering skills to satisfy different stakeholders and scenarios
4.
Demonstrate independent learning and reflective practice skills
5.
Recognise the significance of engaging in, and understanding, research within the discipline of sport, health and physical activity as a lifelong academic and educational tool
6.
Demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding in a complementary discipline of study (i.e., sports business, outdoor education, sports science, and community health and physical activity practices)