Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Sport and Industry
Award abbreviation: BSp&Ind
QTAC code: 013141
OP/Rank for 2010 entry: OP-17 / Rank-66
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences, preferably Chemistry
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: SC342
CRICOS code: 057537G. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Highlights
- Combine a university degree with an accredited sports industry qualification
- Graduate with skills in a specific sport
- Incorporate complementary electives such as sports marketing or health promotion
Sport is a popular part of Australian culture, and the sport industry is a fast-growing business area.
This program provides a practical blend of university courses with specific sports industry accredited modules. You can complement your studies with other university qualifications such as sports marketing and management or health promotion. In first year, you learn the principles of human body function and movement. In second and third year, learning extends to how the human body responds to physical activity and you choose a sports industry pathway. Several Australian Sports Commission coaching certificates are incorporated throughout the degree.
Career opportunities
Sport and recreation management, sports marketing and event management, sports development, sports-specific coach or administrator.
Professional recognition
Depending on courses selected, graduates may become members of Fitness Australia; Sports Medicine Australia; Sports Management Association of Australia and New Zealand.
Program structure
Core courses
2 required courses:
COR109 Caring Practice: The Child Client
COR110 Communication and Thought
COR111 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
Introductory courses
5 required courses:
LFS103 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
LFS122 Introductory Bioscience
LFS112 Human Anatomy
SPX102 Human Physiology
Elective or approved industry module
Advanced courses
9 required courses:
LFS201 Introduction to Coaching Science
SPX221 Systemic Physiology I
SPX201 Introduction to Sports Medicine
SPX231 Functional Anatomy
SPX211 Motor Control and Learning
SPX202 Exercise Physiology I
SPX222 Biomechanics I
Plus
Select 2 SPX coded courses
Elective courses
Plus choose 96 units of elective courses (equivalent to 8 courses), of which at least 48 unit equivalents (4 courses) must be from industry offerings. #
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 related policies, rules, plans and procedures.
- Refer to explanation of terms.
- International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns. For previous recommended enrolment patterns refer to the relevant archived Student Handbook.
- 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.
Enquiries
How to apply
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au
# Students may select from a list of approved industry certifications. Industry modules will be assessed by the faculty.