Bachelor of Sport Development (1493) (086147C)

Program Description This program is an opportunity to turn one's passion for sport into their profession - one with strong employment prospects. Taught on the Gold Coast in world-class facilities, this degree lets students learn the ins and outs of sport development and how to design, deliver and manage recreation activities for the broader community.

Four main areas of study make up this degree: sport science, sport management and marketing, health promotion and sports coaching. Students will also study the specialist field of community development through sport which is all about increasing participation in sport through the design of sport systems and pathways to attract, retain and nurture participants.

Students will gain intensive knowledge of both the academic and applied aspects of sport, health and fitness. They will also complete the kind of studies industry have told us are key - physiology, biomechanics, sport psychology, sociology, sports management, sport policy, fitness and sports coaching. Students will complete an 80-hour internship with an industry expert, letting them put their skills and knowledge into practice in an authentic environment.