Students can experience the relationship between sport science and the business of sport with Deakin University's Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Business (Sport Management). They can join the #1 sport science school in the world and learn from expert teachers in world-class facilities. Students will become a professional leader in exercise and sport science, with the business knowledge to manage sporting organizations and events.
The Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science enables students to develop the knowledge and skills to apply exercise and sport science principles to improve the performance, health and participation of individuals, athletes and teams. The Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) teaches them about the business of sport, including sport systems, finance, marketing, management and law. Students will graduate career-ready and feeling confident, with a minimum of 320 hours of practical experience – giving them the competitive edge they need to succeed.
With this combined course, students will gain unique knowledge and skills in managing organizations that support sports and events within disciplines such as:
- athlete management
- equipment/merchandising
- finance
- marketing
- promotion
- sponsorship
At the same time, students will focus their expertise on sport science and elite performance. The nationally recognized Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science is the field leader in Victoria and focuses on areas like:
- behavioral aspects of sport and exercise
- exercise physiology
- human growth and ageing
- improved performance
- motor learning and development
Learning from teachers who are active in the industry means students' classroom becomes a hub of the latest ideas, approaches and techniques. As well as classroom-based learning, they will undertake at least 220 hours of fieldwork experience in real-world settings through the Exercise Programming and Exercise and Sports Practicum units, plus 100 or more hours with a host sporting organization in the Sport Management Practicum unit.
This extensive practical experience gives students the expertise to pursue opportunities varying from traditional sport, exercise and coaching occupations, to sports administration, management, governance and development roles.
