Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution Level: Undergraduate CRICOS: 00114A
This degree aims to provide students with an understanding of the significance of sport and physical activity within the context of a healthy lifestyle, and to establish the foundations for students to become effective professionals in, and advocates for, outdoor education, sport and physical activity. It also aims to equip students with a wider knowledge base by combining the study of outdoor education, sport and physical activity with other areas including health and nutrition, tourism, business and disability. The degree will prepare graduates for a career in the outdoor education and development, recreation management, sport development, leisure, health, sport and event management industries.
Structure
This course aims to: provide students with an understanding of sport and physical activity policy frameworks and legal requirements
establish the foundations for students to become effective professionals in, and advocates for, sport and physical activity
equip students with a wider knowledge base by combining the study of sport and physical activity with other areas including health and nutrition, tourism and business.
Subjects
Sport, Health and Physical Activity- Outdoor Education
Standard entry requirements
Year 12 or equivalent qualifications
Or mature age entry (STAT)
Or TAFE/VET qualifications
Or higher education transfers
Or completion of a foundation studies program
Recognition
You will have the opportunity to obtain the following; bushwalking basic skills certificate; bushwalking assistant leadership certificate; bushwalking leadership certificate (dependant on additional external experiences); rock climbing assistant guide certificate; rock climbing top rope guide certificate (dependant on additional external experiences); other activity specific basic skills certificates (dependant on options chosen and additional personal experiences).