Turn your interest in the sport industry into a creative and innovative career.
Get ready to move, measure, report and do sport. This program allows you to combine core sport and sport science knowledge with complementary studies such as tourism, leisure and event management; public relations; marketing; small business management; or outdoor leadership studies.
- 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.
- ^Subject to final approval of campus transfer and program accreditation.
- ^Subject to final approval of campus transfer and program accreditation.
Get ready to move, measure, report and do sport. This program allows you to combine core sport and sport science knowledge with complementary studies such as tourism, leisure and event management; public relations; marketing; small business management; or outdoor leadership studies.
You’ll develop practical skills and learn fundamental knowledge in sport, exercise testing and measurement, coaching science, functional anatomy, motor control and biomechanics. In addition, the complementary studies allow you to follow your passions and strengths, and open the door to a range of creative and innovative sport and fitness careers.
This program is designed to help you be job-ready for a changing sport and fitness employment market.
Career opportunities
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School sports programs
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Community/council sports events
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Sports events and sporting event management
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Coaching and training
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Outdoor recreation
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Outdoor or sporting activity development
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Working with sport and fitness related organisation
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Various sport-related small business opportunities
Membership
There are a range of national sports accreditations available on successful completion within the program, such as the Australian Coaching Council Level 1 Coach Accreditation, Strength and Conditioning Coach and Senior First Aid. This program does not meet the requirements to be eligible to apply for Exercise Scientist membership of Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).
Program structure
For students commencing 2016.
Introductory courses (8)
COR109 The Child Client
LFS112 Communication and Thought
LFS122 Human Physiology
PUB104 Introduction to Behavioural Health
SPX101 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science
SPX102 Introduction to Coaching Science
SPX120
SPX121 Exercise Prescription and Programming I
Advanced courses (8)
SPX201 Functional Anatomy
SPX202 Biomechanics I
SPX211 Exercise Physiology I
SPX212
SPX221 Sports and Exercise Medicine
SPX222 Sport and Exercise Psychology
SPX231 Motor Control and Learning
SPX340 Professional Placement in Sport and Exercise Science
Elective courses (8)
Select 8 elective courses, of which 6 must be at advanced (200/300 coded) with a minimum of 2 @ 300 coded. Courses may be chosen from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Sports Studies students can include choosing one of the relevant minors as listed below:
- Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
- Journalism
- Public Relations
- Marketing
- Small Business Management
- Outdoor Environmental Studies *
Note: 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:
- Complete no more than 10 introductory (100 level) courses, including COR109.
- Complete a minimum of 14 advanced (200 and 300 level) courses from any Faculty.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- 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.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.