Share your passion for sport and fitness
This exciting program has been developed for students with an interest in all aspects of sports and fitness.
- 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.
This exciting program has been developed for students with an interest in all aspects of sports and fitness.
This program is designed to allow students to personalise their learning journey by choosing up to eight sport and fitness relates courses. These courses combine hands-on practice with key theory and knowledge to help advance career opportunities in sports and fitness. The structure of the program acknowledges previous tertiary studies and enables students to complete this diploma in one semester using advanced standing.
Program structure
Select 4 courses (48 units) from:
SPX101 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science
OES100 Outdoor Living and Travel Skills
SUS101 Foundations of Sustainability
SPX201 Functional Anatomy
SPX221 Introduction to Sports Medicine
NUT102 Food in Society
SPX102 Introduction to Coaching Science
SPX103 Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise
SPX121 Exercise Prescription and Programming I
SPX202 Biomechanics I
SPX211 Exercise Physiology I
SPX222 Sport and Exercise Psychology
SPX231 Motor Control and Learning
NUT203 Active Lifestyle Nutrition
OES101 Foundations of Outdoor Environmental Studies
PLUS select 4 elective courses (48 units) from:
the undergraduate elective course options.#
#Students can choose a maximum of 48 units of free electives across Semester 1 and Semester 2.
Students can choose courses that have pre-requisites if they have completed pre-requisites (or equivalent) in a previous degree, or if the pre-requisite course can be completed in the prior semester of study using elective courses, subject to availability.
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 96
Recommended study sequences
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 96 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
- You may wish to use your courses to complete a minor