Program summary
Program overview
Career opportunities
Advanced standing, recognition of prior learning, credit and articulation
Program structure
Program requirements and notes
Enquiries
Recommended enrolment patterns
Program summary
QTAC code: 013241
OP/Rank for 2007 entry: OP-18 / Rank-61
Award abbreviations: BSp&Tech
Degree type: undergraduate
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Fee type: Commonwealth supported places, domestic fee-paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288 units (normally 24 courses)
Recommended prior study: English, Maths and at least one of the Sciences.
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
CRICOS code: 058148A
Program overview
Sport and technology are two of the major growth industries within Australia. The Australian passion for sport is well documented, and the technology industry is changing lives around the world. The Bachelor of Sport and Technology program provides you with an understanding of what is required in the sport industry and the ability to develop new technology in this industry.
In first-year you develop the foundation skills required for sport and information technology. The sport specific courses are built on the foundation courses in sport and exercise science and provide you with the understanding and knowledge of human movement. The information technology specific courses equip you with the knowledge and understanding of software design and development, as well as the principles of hardware development. In second-year and third-year the program is evenly split between these two disciplines and the understanding within each extended.
Professional membership
Depending on courses selected, graduates may become members of:
- Fitness Australia
- Sports Medicine Australia
Career opportunities
If you choose to enter the workforce rather than proceed to graduate studies opportunities may include allied health industry technician, software designer, sports equipment manufacturer, and sports equipment technician.
Program structure
Core courses
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Introductory courses
7 required courses:
BUS108 Introduction to ICT
SCIT Hardware Modules #
LFS112 Human Physiology
LFS122 Human Anatomy
SCI103 Cell Biology
SCI107 Physics
SCI110 Science Research Methods
Advanced courses
15 required courses:
LFS201 Systemic Physiology I
ICT210 ICT Analysis and Project Management
ICT211 Database Design
ICT220 Telecommunications and Networks
ICT221 Java Programming 1
ICT310 Object-Orientated Analysis and Design
ICT311 Java Programming 2
ICT320 Database Programming
ICT321 Architecture and Systems Integration
PUB291 Physical Activity and Health **
SPX202 Biomechanics I
SPX211 Exercise Physiology I
SPX212 Exercise Testing and Programming
SPX222 Sports Psychology
SPX231 Motor Control and Learning
** Not offered in 2007
# This course will consist of units from SCIT's Cert IV hardware cluster including ICAITS115B Maintain Equipment and Software in Working Order and ICAITS021C Connect Internal Hardware Components
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
- Refer to the Academic Rules.
- Refer to explanation of terms.
- Refer to recommended enrolment patterns.
Enquiries
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au