Prerequisites: English, English as an Additional Language, Literature or English & Literature Extension (Units 3&4, C)
English Requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:
A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.
EXERCISE YOUR TALENTS
This is your opportunity to turn your passion for sport into your profession - one with strong employment prospects. Taught on the Gold Coast in world-class facilities, this degree lets you 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. You'll 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.
Industry and expert connections
You'll gain intensive knowledge of both the academic and applied aspects of sport, health and fitness. You'll 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. You'll also complete an 80-hour internship with an industry expert, letting you put your skills and knowledge into practice in an authentic environment.
As part of your degree, you can experience several industry placements with experts in the field, letting you put your skills and knowledge into practice in an authentic environment.
Graduate outcomes
This degree builds upon Griffith's strong reputation in sport science with sport development delivered by award-winning and highly qualified staff in world-class facilities. Graduates will be prepared for a range of careers in community sport and recreation along with roles in professional sporting organisations.
Honours is available for this degree with an extra year of study.
Flexibility
Tailor your timetable - Even if you study full-time on-campus, you may still be able to customise your degree to suit your needs. From a range of tutorial times to online access to lectures and other course material, we're here to help you fit study in with your work and life commitments.
CRICOS CODE: 086147C
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Year 1
You must complete the following courses:
Interpersonal Skills - 1008HSV
OR
Language and Communication for Health - 5902LHS (see Note 1)
Sport Development I - 1212AHS
Foundational Anatomy and Physiology - 1006MSC
Sport Management Principles - 2309THS
Listed elective
Health Challenges for the 21st Century - 1205MED
Introduction to Marketing - 1003MKT (not offered from 2021)
OR
Business Decision-Making - 1008GBS
Sport Development II - 1313AHS
Note 1: Students required to complete the English Language Enhancement course must undertake 5902LHS in their first trimester of study in place of 1008HSV.
Year 2
You must complete the following courses:
Sports Coaching - 2003AHS
Listed elective
Fitness Practicum I - 3011AHS
Applied Psychology - 1021PSY
Sport Digitisation and Communication - 2312THS
Fitness Practicum II - 3012AHS
First Peoples Health and Practice - 3121MED
Listed elective
Year 3
You must complete the following courses:
Injury Prevention and Management - 3007AHS
Exercise and Sport Psychology - 3009AHS
Free-choice electives
Sport Development Practicum - 3434AHS (capstone course)
Harnessing your employability skills - 3535AHS (capstone course from 2021)
Free-choice electives
Listed electives
Introduction to Health Promotion - 1977MED
Foundations of Academic Writing - 1019LHS
Communication and Culture - 1506LHS
Physical Activity Promotion - 2223MED
Contemporary Issues in Sport Business - 3110THS
Public Health Research Methods - 2214MED
Athlete Management Principles - 2220THS (not offered in 2021)
Consumer Psychology - 2004MKT
Self-Marketing - 3029MKT
Facility and Venue Management - 3117THS
Digital and Social Media Marketing - 3040MKT
Sport Marketing - 3323THS
Sport Development Systems - 3333THS
Sport Event and Facility Planning - 2018THS
Event Management Principles - 2219THS
Free-choice electives
You may select free-choice electives from the list below or any Undergraduate free-choice elective/s course offered across the University provided prerequisites are met. If you require guidance, please liaise with your Program Director.
Work and Employability - 1001EHR (not offered from 2021)
The Future of Work - 1007GBS
Nutrition - 2210AHS
Chemistry of Biological Systems I - 1001MSC
Understanding the Social World - 1007LHS
Social Problems - Inequality and (In)justice - 1008CCJ (Tri 3: Online)
Biological Systems - 1041SCG
Ideas, Issues and Inquiry - 1061LHS (not offered from 2021)
Motor Learning and Control - 2009AHS
Foundations in Science - 1001SCG
Management Concepts - 1101IBA (not offered from 2021)
The Purpose of Business - 1004GBS
Exercise, Health and Disease - 2004AHS
Managing Projects in Service Industries - 2209THS
Exercise Sports Nutrition - 3138AHS
Community Internship and Partnerships for SDGs - 3002LFC
The Business of You - 3036IBA (not offered in 2021)
The Business of Business - 3037IBA (not offered in 2021)
Key employment sectors*
Arts and Recreation Services
Community sport and recreation
Amateur and professional sporting organisations
Sport and recreation centres
State sporting organisations
Education and Training
Elite athlete development
Public Administration and Safety
Administrative and Support Services
Potential job outcomes
Health promotion officer
Development officer
Sport marketing manager
Sport media officer
Sport program manager
OSHC: 609 ($) AUD per year
