Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sports Science)/Bachelor of Commerce (Sport Business)

Course Entry

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

• Academic Admission requirements (Band 3)

  All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • AQF Cert IV;
  • Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
  • Undergraduate Certificate;
  • Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test;*
  • University Preparation Course;*
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course; or*
  • Experience Based Entry Scheme.*

  * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

  For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.

• English Language requirements (Band 3)

  English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
  • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
  • Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
  • University Preparation Course;
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
  • AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
  • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
  • Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

  * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

Course Entry

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

• Academic Admission requirements (Band 3)

  All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • AQF Cert IV;
  • Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
  • Undergraduate Certificate;
  • Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test;*
  • University Preparation Course;*
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course; or*
  • Experience Based Entry Scheme.*

  * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

  For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.

• English Language requirements (Band 3)

  English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
  • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
  • Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
  • University Preparation Course;
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
  • AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
  • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
  • Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

  * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

Course Details

Semester availability

Semester 1: Study full-time at Joondalup

Semester 1: Study part-time at Joondalup

Semester 2: Study full-time at Joondalup

Semester 2: Study part-time at Joondalup

Course Structure

W31|6

For more detailed unit information for this course take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.

Majors you can study in this course

Course notes

Important course notes

• Internship requirement

  Students will undertake practical industry experience in three units:

  Year 1

  SPM2111 - 20 hours (not-for-profit, incorporated sport organisation/club)

  Year 2

  SPM1102 - 10 hours (sport or recreation programming setting)

  Year 4

  SBL3800 – 80 hours (industry setting)

  Attendance requirements

  Students are required to complete a minimum of 110 practicum placement hours in total across their host organisations in three units. Students will likely be required to attend their industry or community partner's workplace to complete these hours. Partner organisations may require students to attend after hours and on the weekends. The structure and timing of these hours are likely to vary and will be organised on an individual basis. Students may also be required to undertake virtual sessions with their academic coordinator and student peers, such as an induction.

  Clearances and/or Risk Management Protocols Required

  Students must complete relevant risk management documentation provided by the School of Business and Law's WIL team, in accordance with the ECU WIL Policy. They must also provide any documentation required by their industry or community partner, including police clearances and immunisations. Required documentation is likely to vary across partner organisations. Please consider these requirements before enrolling in this Course and speak with the Course coordinator if this raises any concerns. You may not be able to complete these units if you are unable to meet the placement requirements, which may impact your ability to complete this course.

  Professional practice rules

  Students are expected to behave in a professional manner in their industry or community partner' s settings and adhere to the partner organisation and/or industry's Code of Conduct. They are also required to meet the requirements of participating students in the 'SBL WIL Guidelines for Students'. Partner organisations are expected to the meet the requirements outlined in the 'SBL WIL Guidelines for Collaborators'.

• Practicum requirement

  SPS3112 Exercise and Sports Science Practicum: Students are required to undertake a 140 hour work placement in an exercise and sports science related industry

  SPS2524 Exercise Delivery: Students are required to undertake 30 hours during an internal practicum

  Clearances and/or Risk Management Protocols Required

  Prior to external placement, a risk management process must occur, including health and safety

  obligations, and a site visit (if practicable and reasonable). If an ongoing collaboration is

  approved by both parties, an official agreement contract is drafted between the University and

  the external agency.

  Prior to placement, students must submit evidence of a Working with Children Check (where

  necessary) and a Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate and First Aid.

Course learning outcomes

1. Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of exercise and sport science, and sport business theoretical and practical situations.
2. Communicate exercise and sport science, and sport business knowledge, concepts and skills to diverse population groups.
3. Demonstrate a global outlook in exercise and sport science, and sport business situations, showing sensitivity for diversity and impact, including Aboriginal cultural competence.
4. Demonstrate appropriate social and ethical values by working cooperatively and collaboratively in exercise and sports science, and sport business settings.
5. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and initiative for own learning and professional practice in exercise and sports science and sport business settings.
6. Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate solutions in exercise and sport science, and sport business contexts.
7. Think critically to analyse, interpret and solve complex exercise and sport science, and sport business situations.
8. Use digital technologies and literacies to assess, evaluate and synthesise information from multiple sources.

Course Details

Semester availability

Semester 1: Study full-time at Joondalup

Semester 2: Study full-time at Joondalup

Course Structure

W31|6

For more detailed unit information for this course take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.

Majors you can study in this course

Course notes

Important course notes

• Internship requirement

  Students will undertake practical industry experience in three units:

  Year 1

  SPM2111 - 20 hours (not-for-profit, incorporated sport organisation/club)

  Year 2

  SPM1102 - 10 hours (sport or recreation programming setting)

  Year 4

  SBL3800 – 80 hours (industry setting)

  Attendance requirements

  Students are required to complete a minimum of 110 practicum placement hours in total across their host organisations in three units. Students will likely be required to attend their industry or community partner's workplace to complete these hours. Partner organisations may require students to attend after hours and on the weekends. The structure and timing of these hours are likely to vary and will be organised on an individual basis. Students may also be required to undertake virtual sessions with their academic coordinator and student peers, such as an induction.

  Clearances and/or Risk Management Protocols Required

  Students must complete relevant risk management documentation provided by the School of Business and Law's WIL team, in accordance with the ECU WIL Policy. They must also provide any documentation required by their industry or community partner, including police clearances and immunisations. Required documentation is likely to vary across partner organisations. Please consider these requirements before enrolling in this Course and speak with the Course coordinator if this raises any concerns. You may not be able to complete these units if you are unable to meet the placement requirements, which may impact your ability to complete this course.

  Professional practice rules

  Students are expected to behave in a professional manner in their industry or community partner' s settings and adhere to the partner organisation and/or industry's Code of Conduct. They are also required to meet the requirements of participating students in the 'SBL WIL Guidelines for Students'. Partner organisations are expected to the meet the requirements outlined in the 'SBL WIL Guidelines for Collaborators'.

• Practicum requirement

  SPS3112 Exercise and Sports Science Practicum: Students are required to undertake a 140 hour work placement in an exercise and sports science related industry

  SPS2524 Exercise Delivery: Students are required to undertake 30 hours during an internal practicum

  Clearances and/or Risk Management Protocols Required

  Prior to external placement, a risk management process must occur, including health and safety

  obligations, and a site visit (if practicable and reasonable). If an ongoing collaboration is

  approved by both parties, an official agreement contract is drafted between the University and

  the external agency.

  Prior to placement, students must submit evidence of a Working with Children Check (where

  necessary) and a Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate and First Aid.

Course learning outcomes

1. Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of exercise and sport science, and sport business theoretical and practical situations.
2. Communicate exercise and sport science, and sport business knowledge, concepts and skills to diverse population groups.
3. Demonstrate a global outlook in exercise and sport science, and sport business situations, showing sensitivity for diversity and impact, including Aboriginal cultural competence.
4. Demonstrate appropriate social and ethical values by working cooperatively and collaboratively in exercise and sports science, and sport business settings.
5. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and initiative for own learning and professional practice in exercise and sports science and sport business settings.
6. Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate solutions in exercise and sport science, and sport business contexts.
7. Think critically to analyse, interpret and solve complex exercise and sport science, and sport business situations.
8. Use digital technologies and literacies to assess, evaluate and synthesise information from multiple sources.

Fees and Scholarships

Fees

• AUD $13,750 - Commonwealth supported estimated 1st year indicative fee ¹

Scholarships

ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.

Career Opportunities

Potential career opportunities exist for managers within a range of global sport organisations and businesses, including the diverse areas of professional sport organisations, national and state sport associations, high performance sports centres, health and wellness case management, private exercise, fitness, sport and rehabilitation franchise operations, personal training businesses, and elite and high performance sport organisations.

Possible future job titles

Sport Business Owner/Manager, Sport Development Officer/Manager, Corporate Fitness Director, Physical Activity Coordinator, Player Welfare Manager, High Performance Manager, Health and Wellness Case Manager, Health and Fitness Centre Leader, Sports Coaching Director, Strength and Conditioning Coordinator

Fees and Scholarships

Fees

• AUD $40,150 - International students estimated 1st year indicative fee ¹

Scholarships

ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.

Career Opportunities

Potential career opportunities exist for managers within a range of global sport organisations and businesses, including the diverse areas of professional sport organisations, national and state sport associations, high performance sports centres, health and wellness case management, private exercise, fitness, sport and rehabilitation franchise operations, personal training businesses, and elite and high performance sport organisations.

Possible future job titles

Sport Business Owner/Manager, Sport Development Officer/Manager, Corporate Fitness Director, Physical Activity Coordinator, Player Welfare Manager, High Performance Manager, Health and Wellness Case Manager, Health and Fitness Centre Leader, Sports Coaching Director, Strength and Conditioning Coordinator