Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Activity
Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Activity
Develop an understanding of the impact of sport and physical activity in the context of a healthy lifestyle. This degree sets the foundations for you to become an effective professional in sport and physical activity careers, giving you a wide knowledge base in areas including health, tourism, nutrition, disability and…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Develop an understanding of the impact of sport and physical activity in the context of a healthy lifestyle. This degree sets the foundations for you to become an effective professional in sport and physical activity careers, giving you a wide knowledge base in areas including health, tourism, nutrition, disability and business.
What you will study
First year
A typical first year may include:
- an introduction to sport and physical activity, and sport in society
- an introduction to international tourism management and topics in marketing principles, event design and practice, and interpretive tour guiding
- studies in academic and professional communication; sociocultural constructions of movement in physical education; and nutrition, physical activity and health
Second year
A typical second year may include:
- studies in the psychology of sport participation and performance, health promotion for health professionals, exercise physiology, and health project management
- option topics in areas of business, tourism, nutrition and disability
Third year
A typical third year may include:
- an industry placement field project
- study in applied exercise science, nutrition for sports performance, skill acquisition and biomechanics, sport coaching, and management and administration
- option topics in areas of business, tourism, nutrition and disability
Your career
The Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Activity will prepare graduates for a career in the sport development, sport coaching, leisure, health, sport and event management industries, and provide a pathway to further studies in physical education teaching through the Master of Teaching courses.
Potential occupations include:
- association and clubs development officer
- umpiring coordinator
- council sport and recreation officer
- sport coach
- sport development officer
REQUIREMENTS
Flinders University recognises international secondary schooling for direct entry to undergraduate programs.
English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic): 6.0 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.0 Writing;
- TOEFL iBT: 72 Overall with 18 Speaking, 21 Writing;
- Pearson PTE Academic: 50 Overall with 50 Speaking, 50 Writing;
- Cambridge C1 Advanced: 169 Overall with 169 Writing, 169 Speaking;
- Occupational English Test (OET): 300 Speaking, 300 Writing; Duolingo (Up to and including Semester 2, 2024): Overall 95-100
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 2% of universities in the world (*THE World University Rankings 2023 as a percentage of the total number of universities in the world according to the International Association of Universities), Flinders University is everything a modern university should be – progressive, student-focused, and career-minded.It is home to over 26,000 students, with 5,300 international students from more than 90 countries, and offers globally recognised and industry-accredited qualifications. The university enjoys a high level of industry connections with global leaders enabling its students to take up practical placements and graduate job-ready on completion of study.
