University of Technology SydneyHandbook 2006

C10046v4 Bachelor of Arts in Sport and Exercise Management

Award(s): Bachelor of Arts in Sport and Exercise Management (BA)
UAC code: 600045 (CSP)
CRICOS code: 032306F
Commonwealth supported place?: Yes
Load credit points: 144
Course EFTSL: 3
Location: Kuring-gai campus
Faculty/institute responsible: Business

Overview
Career options
Additional assumed knowledge
Additional recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course diagram
Course program
Honours
Other information

Overview

This course develops graduates who possess a sound knowledge of the biophysical, behavioural and sociocultural foundations of sport and exercise, combined with the management skills and knowledge increasingly necessary in sport and exercise professions.

Management skills and qualifications are increasingly necessary in the sport and exercise field. Graduates possess knowledge and skills in the management of sport and exercise experiences and in facilities and resources management.

Career options

Career options include sport science, fitness consultant and sport development.

Non-current school leavers should submit a Personal Statement to UTS by 30 November 2006.

Additional assumed knowledge

Mathematics and any two units of English.

Additional recognition of prior learning

After admission, students may apply for recognition of prior learning in subjects in which they consider themselves eligible. Equivalence of subject matter is the main criterion for recognition of prior learning in a subject successfully completed at another institution.

Course duration and attendance

The Bachelor of Arts in Sport and Exercise Management is taught on a full-time basis. The normal time for completion is three years. Students are required to attend some evening classes as part of their program of study.

The course is offered at Kuring-gai campus only.

Course structure

Students must complete 144 credit points covering 24 subjects, consisting of 20 core subjects and four elective subjects.

Course completion requirements

STM90176 Core subjects 120cp
CBK90189 Electives 24cp
Total 144cp

Course diagram



Course program

The list of core subjects is provided below.

Electives available within the program may be chosen from a wide range of subjects offered by the School of Leisure, Sport and Tourism. Approval for electives outside the School of Leisure, Sport and Tourism should be sought from the Undergraduate Program Director.

 
Year 1
Autumn semester
27342 Sociocultural Foundations of Leisure, Sport and Tourism 6cp
27180 Functional Kinesiology 6cp
27111 Mechanics of Human Motion 6cp
21129 Managing People and Organisations 6cp
Spring semester
27228 Lifespan Development 6cp
27171 Applied Kinesiology 6cp
27152 Measurement and Development of Physical Capacity 6cp
27173 Human Performance in Sport and Exercise 6cp
Year 2
Autumn semester
27160 Sport and Exercise Psychology 6cp
27155 Research for Human Movement 6cp
27175 Energetics of Human Movement 6cp
24108 Marketing Foundations 6cp
Spring semester
27106 Behavioural Foundations of Leisure and Sport 6cp
27252 The Sport Industry 6cp
27105 Nutrition for Health and Physical Activity 6cp
22107 Accounting for Business 6cp
Year 3
Autumn semester
27307 Sport Management 6cp
27351 Professional Internship 1 3cp
Select 12 credit points of electives 12cp
Spring semester
27628 Law for Leisure, Sport and Tourism 6cp
27222 Exercise Prescription 6cp
27352 Professional Internship 2 3cp
Select 12 credit points of electives 12cp

Honours

The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Sport and Exercise Management (C09045) is available to eligible students with an additional one year of full-time, or two years of part-time study.

Other information

Further information is available from the School of Leisure, Sport and Tourism on: