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Deakin University

Bachelor of Sport Development


Course Details

With Deakins Bachelor of Sport Development, you will examine the science of coaching as well as practical methods of encouraging health and wellbeing through participation and performance in sport. Explore sport pathways and coaching, as well as the marketing and management of sport, and turn your lifelong passion into a rewarding career. Deakin is the 6th-ranked university in the world for sport-related subjects, largely due to our leading academics, industry connections, facilities and practical approach to learning. State-of-the-art sports precincts combined with a long list of sports partners including the Geelong Football Club, Netball Victoria and the Australian Institute of Sport mean you will be studying in elite environments, both on and off campus. With over 200 hours of work placement, you can work alongside established professionals in sport while building industry experience that will prepare you for your future career.

Qualification: Bachelor Degree (Pass)

Course structure: 24 credit points of core units which include: 3 credit points of foundation for sport development units; 7 credit points of sport organisation development units; 6 credit points of coaching units; 6 credit points of community development units; 2 credit points of practicum units; Students also complete two zero credit point modules.

Course also offered in Cloud (online) mode.


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