Kick start your career in the competitive world of exercise science and sport recreation management.

The sports industry is growing, and so is community interest in health and fitness. This specialised program leads to a variety of career options in clinical exercise science, rehabilitation, sport science, and sport and recreation event management.

We offer cadetships with our partners, including the Western Bulldogs, Melbourne Storm and Maribyrnong College, giving you the chance to gain practical experience in a professional sports environment.

• Location:
  Footscray Park
• College:
  College of Sport and Exercise Science
• Duration:
  4 years
• Intake:
  February and July
• Course code:
  ABHR
• CRICOS:
  061644C
• Fees:
  A$9140.00 per semester
• This information is for international students.
  Click here to see information for Australian residents

How to apply

• player manager
• sport coach
• sport administrator
• personal trainer
• commercial sport business operator
• health rehabilitation
• professional practitioner in sport management

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

Graduates of this course will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the structure and practices of the Australian sports industry;
2. Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of human movement as it is influenced by a variety of political, social, economic, cultural, biological and technological factors;
3. Apply a range of vocational skills to manage a variety of sport organisations and meet the needs of members, players, staff sponsors and other significant stakeholders;
4. Use interpersonal, communication and technical skills to gain employment in the fields of exercise science and human movement, such as sport science, sport psychology, sport coaching and the fitness industry;
5. Work independently, ethically and professionally in sporting clubs, state and national sporting bodies, leisure centres, sport stadiums and major events facilities, community service organisations and sport management consultancies;
6. Use initiative and in-depth discipline knowledge to adapt to the changing needs of industry, commerce and community;
7. Apply technical, communication and problem-solving skills to leadership roles that promote institutional and social change with social justice initiatives.

Students will be expected to complete all the core units of the course as listed in the course structure. Students will also be able to choose a number of elective units from any course of study.

• Structural Kinesiology

  Unit code

  AHE1101

  Credits

  12

• Exercise Psychology

  Unit code

  AHE2100

  Credits

  12

• Introduction to Sport and Recreation

  Unit code

  AHS1100

  Credits

  12

• Sport History and Culture

  Unit code

  AHS1111

  Credits

  12

• Sport, Leisure and Society

  Unit code

  AHS1107

  Credits

  12

• Biomechanics

  Unit code

  AHE1202

  Credits

  12

• Sport Psychology

  Unit code

  AHE1206

  Credits

  12

• Sport and the Media

  Unit code

  AHS1108

  Credits

  12

• Sport and Recreation Management

  Unit code

  AHS1200

  Credits

  12

• Sport and Recreation Career Development 1

  Unit code

  AHS1207

  Credits

  12

• Human Physiology

  Unit code

  RBM1174

  Credits

  12

• Exercise Physiology

  Unit code

  AHE2104

  Credits

  12

• Sport Sponsorship

  Unit code

  AHS2111

  Credits

  12

• Legal Issues in Sport and Recreation

  Unit code

  AHS3503

  Credits

  12

• Motor Learning

  Unit code

  AHE2127

  Credits

  12

• Sport and Recreation Facility Management

  Unit code

  AHS3114

  Credits

  12

• Sport and Social Analysis

  Unit code

  AHE3111

  Credits

  12

• Sport, Recreation and Social Responsibilities

  Unit code

  AHS3507

  Credits

  12

• Career and Professional Development 3

  Unit code

  AHE3112

  Credits

  12

• Sport Recreation and Sustainability

  Unit code

  AHS3505

  Credits

  12

• Professional Ethics

  Unit code

  AHE3200

  Credits

  12

• Sport and Recreation Financial Management

  Unit code

  AHS3500

  Credits

  12

• TAFE: VET applicants will be considered and pathways are available from a range of VET courses.
• Year 12: VCE with minimum study score of 20 in English units 3 and 4 (any) or equivalent
• International: Completion of a secondary school qualification equivalent to Australia’s year 12 or VCE qualification. IELTS minimum 6.0 (no band less than 6) or equivalent.
• Mature: Applicants with relevant work, education and/or community experience may be considered on the basis of equivalence. Interview (some applicants only).

English language requirements

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