Pursue varied career opportunities in the sport and leisure industry.
Gain a sound knowledge of business and a background in sport and exercise science. Studies include sports marketing, management, human resources, anatomy, biomechanics, physiology, exercise prescription, sports medicine and sport psychology. Graduates can manage sports clubs or associations, undertake public relations and sports promotion, obtain corporate sponsorship, or frame sports rules and structures in a club or association.
- 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 2024 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.
Gain a sound knowledge of business and a background in sport and exercise science. Studies include sports marketing, management, human resources, anatomy, biomechanics, physiology, exercise prescription, sports medicine and sport psychology. Graduates can manage sports clubs or associations, undertake public relations and sports promotion, obtain corporate sponsorship, or frame sports rules and structures in a club or association.
Career opportunities
Sports development management, facility management, sports marketing, sports promotion / public relations, sporting club / association management.
Program structure
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 32 required courses as listed below.
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.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.
Program structure
Core courses (2)
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Biomechanics II
COR110 Clinical Placement
COR111 Cardiorespiratory Health and Rehabilitation
Introductory courses (11)
Required courses:
BUS101 Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
BUS102 Performance Enhancement
BUS103 Advanced Coaching Science
BUS104 Adaptive Physical Activity
BUS105 Communication and Thought
BUS106 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
BUS108 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
LFS103 Applied Research Methods
LFS112 Introduction to Economics
LFS122 Business Law and Ethics
SPX102 Management and Organisational Behaviour
Advanced courses (18)
Required courses:
BUS211 Introduction to Marketing
BUS320 Accounting for Business
HRM210 Introduction to Informatics
LFS201 Introductory Bioscience
MGT210 Human Physiology
MGT310 Human Anatomy
MKG210 Introduction to Coaching Science
MKG221 Strategic Management
SPX201 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
SPX202 Managing Human Resources
SPX211 Systemic Physiology I
SPX212 Project Management
SPX221 Small Business and New Venture Management
SPX222 Consumer Behaviour
SPX231 Sport and Event Marketing
TSM314 Functional Anatomy
WPL320 Biomechanics I *
* This is a 24 credit unit course.
PLUS select 1 course from:
SPX322 Exercise Physiology I
SPX331 Exercise Prescription and Programming