Program Overview

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Bachelor of Sport and Active Recreation

The Bachelor of Sport and Active Recreation gives students a broad knowledge of the sports and active recreation industry, including sports development, sports coaching, physical activity, and health and wellbeing, alongside opportunities to specialise in outdoor education, applied sports science, active and healthy communities, and sports business.

Overview

Core topics encompass learning in key focus areas of sport development, sports coaching, inclusive practices, physical activity, cultural responsiveness, and community wellbeing. The modular study plan allows students to pursue their interests in sport coaching and development, sports business, outdoor education, and strength and conditioning. Students complete a block of professional placement during their degree, engaging with the workplace in a sport and/or active recreation program or project-based role.

Course Offerings

• Bedford Park: Mode of delivery - In person, Study load - Full time & Part time, Student type - Domestic, Onshore international, Offer status - Active
• Flinders City Campus: Mode of delivery - In person, Study load - Full time & Part time, Student type - Domestic, Onshore international, Offer status - Active

Student Guidance

• A study planner will help students decide what topics to study and when, ensuring all requisites are met.
• To qualify for the Bachelor of Sport and Active Recreation, a student must complete 108 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the program of study.

Program of Study

The program consists of:

• Common first year: 31.5 units of Core topics, plus 4.5 units of Option topics
• Years 2 and 3: 13.5 units of Core topics, plus 4.5 elective topics, plus one 36-unit major, plus one 18-unit minor
• Year 1 Core topics:
  • HLPE1004: Inclusion and Diversity in Sport and Active Recreation
  • HLPE1005: Data and Digital Literacy for Sport and Active Recreation
  • HLPE1550: Introduction to Sport and Active Recreation
  • HLPE1551: Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity
  • HLPE1553: Learning on Country
  • HLPE1554: Introduction to Coaching Pedagogy and Practices
  • HLPE1556: Health and Wellbeing in Communities
• Year 1 Option topics: Select 4.5 units from HLPE2411 Outdoor Adventures or INNO1001 Innovative and Creative Thinking: Recognising Opportunities
• Year 2 Core topics: HLPE2530 Physical Activity and Health
• Year 2 Major topics: Choose 18 units in a Major
• Year 2 Minor topics: Choose 9 units in a Minor
• Year 2 Elective topic: Select 4.5 units from any topics offered by the University where requisites are met
• Year 3 Core topics: HLPE3534 Sport Event Management and Administration, HLPE3550 Industry Field Placement Project
• Year 3 Major topics: Select 18 units from the same Major undertaken in the second year
• Year 3 Minor topics: Select 9 units from the same Minor undertaken in the second year
• Majors:
  • OUED-MJ: Outdoor Education
  • SPBU-MJ: Sports Business
  • SPCD-MJ: Sport Coaching and Development
• Minors:
  • OUED-MN: Outdoor Education
  • SPBU-MN: Sports Business
  • SPCD-MN: Sport Coaching and Development
  • STCO-MN: Strength and Conditioning

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for consideration for entry to all undergraduate courses are specified in detail in the University Entry Requirements.

English Language Requirements

International Student English Language Requirements apply.

Aims

The course aims to:

• Provide students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills within the interdisciplinary fields of sport and active recreation.
• Prepare students to become effective professionals and advocates for sport and active recreation leading to social impact.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course, students will be able to:

1. Apply theoretical advances and practical approaches in designing activities for community sport, active recreation, and wellbeing initiatives for social impact.
2. Identify and evaluate the multifaceted factors that contribute to the participation and performance of individuals, teams, and communities in sport and physical activity.
3. Utilise collaborative and cooperative approaches to aid knowledge dissemination across a broad range of community sport and active recreation settings.
4. Implement effective communication and information evaluation skills to engage with stakeholders and partners.
5. Articulate the significance of engaging in, and understanding, research within the discipline of sport, health, and physical activity as a lifelong academic and educational tool.
6. Demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding in a complementary discipline of study.
7. Demonstrate independent learning and reflective practice skills.

Student Progression Rules

The Student Progress Policy applies to all students enrolled, or seeking to re-enrol, in a course at the University.

Qualification Title

Bachelor of Sport and Active Recreation

Associations

• Combined degree associations: CBUSAR Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Sport and Active Recreation, CPSSAR Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Sport and Active Recreation
• Honours - 1 year/Bachelor association: HBSAR Bachelor of Sport and Active Recreation (Honours) - 1 Year

College

College of Education, Psychology and Social Work

Unit Value

108

Course Type

Course

Level of Study

Undergraduate

AQF Level

7 Bachelor degree

Standard Full-time Duration

3 Years

CRICOS Code

M