Bachelor of Sport and Outdoor Education

Australian Catholic University - MacKillop Campus

Bachelor's degree

In Melborne, Brisbane and Sydney (Australia)

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Description

  • Duration

    3 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

The Bachelor of Sport and Outdoor Education degree has core studies that provide an extensive knowledge and skills base in human health, wellness and performance, with a specific focus on the role of sport, exercise and outdoor education. This is addressed from a psychological, physiological, exercise prescription and outdoor education perspective, explored in the contexts of community health, well-being, recreational physical activity, sports performance and outdoor education leadership. Industry-relevant practicum experience is embedded in the course

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Brisbane (Australia)
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Melborne (Australia)
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Sydney (Australia)
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About this course

Examples of the work and settings the course prepares graduates for:

Government and non-government health, sport and recreation departments
Outdoor Education Instructor
Corporate fitness
Commercial and educational outdoor leader
Adventure therapy
Outdoor recreation leadership
Camp director/manager/programmer
Exercise scientist
Health and fitness consultant
Sports coach
Fitness advisor
Physical activity officer
Allied health assistant

English (Standard) - Band 3
English (4, SA)
A study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English

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Subjects

  • Leadership
  • Industry
  • Development
  • Ageing
  • Experience
  • Foundations
  • Growth
  • Anatomical
  • Exercise
  • Science
  • Anatomy

Course programme

Year 1 - Semester 1
  • EXSC187 Growth, motor development and ageing
  • EXSC115 Foundations of the outdoor experience
  • EXSC118 Nutrition and exercise
  • BIOL125 Human biology 1
Year 1 - Semester 2
  • ANAT100 Anatomical foundations of exercise science
  • EXSC116 Journeying in the natural world (Pre: EXSC115)
  • EXSC117 Leadership development in team games
  • UNCC100 Self and community: exploring the anatomy of modern society
Year 2 - Semester 1
  • EXSC199 Psychology of sport
  • EXSC290 The aquatic environment and the outdoor experience
  • EXSC198 Physiological bases of exercise (Pre: BIOL125)
  • EXSC230 Motor control and learning (Pre: EXSC187)
Year 2 - Semester 2
  • EXSC217 Research and Ethics in Exercise Science
  • EXSC390 Leadership and the outdoor experience (Pre: EXSC116)
  • Elective
  • Elective
Year 2 – Semester 2
  • Industry experience preparation
Year 3 - Semester 1
  • EXSC205 Leadership development in physical activity (Pre: EXSC118, EXSC187, EXSC199 and BIOL125)
  • EXSC312 River journeys and connection to place (Pre: EXSC116)
  • EXSC399 Industry experience (Pre: EXSC198, EXSC205, ANAT100 )
  • Elective
Year 3 - Semester 2
  • UNCC300 Justice and change in a global world (Pre: UNCC100)
  • EXSC391 Evaluation of the outdoor experience (Pre: EXSC390)
  • Elective
  • Elective

Additional information

Start dates

Brisbane
Semester 1 - February
Semester 2 - To be advised

Melbourne
Semester 1 - February
Semester 2 - To be advised

Strathfield
Semester 1 - February
Semester 2 - To be advised

Course costs

Average first year fee: $8455 Commonwealth Supported (indicative only; subject to passage of legislation)

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