Bachelor of Sports Studies
Why study the Bachelor of Sports Studies at UNE?
The Bachelor of Sport Studies at UNE is a multidisciplinary program that develops a comprehensive understanding of the academic and applied aspects of sport, health and fitness. The flexible program includes studies in human biology, physiology, biomechanics, fitness training, sport psychology, sociology, history, politics, philosophy and policy developments of sport, and sports coaching. Building on a foundation of core units in Year 1, the structure of the course enables students from their second year to commence a specialist major, dependent upon their career goals, in one of 2 distinct strands - Physical Education or Sports Management. Alternatively as part of our flexible teaching program students can elect not to specialise but to follow the general program by selecting the required number of units from the listed units in the program of study.
The Physical Education major includes 3 units of health education / studies and 3 units of physical education and will enable graduates to enrol in a postgraduate initial teacher education course. Following a postgraduate qualification in PDHPE graduates will then be able to seek employment as secondary physical education teachers.
The Sports Management major provides the fundamental knowledge required in the discipline of management, with each unit in the major having a sports specific component and is designed to equip graduates for employment or postgraduate study in Sports Management.
Please note: this course was previously known as Bachelor of Sports Science.
Note: Trimester 3: Off Campus Part-time Only
Career Opportunities
Graduates from this degree can be employed in a wide range of careers including sports development and marketing, sports management, health and fitness consultants, sports coaching, sports media and journalism, health promotion, research and policy development and teaching [following a postgraduate initial teacher education course] or pursue postgraduate study in related disciplines.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
3 Years Full-timeUp to 10 years Part-time
FEES
CSPInternational
ATAR / OP
72.55 / 122013 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off CampusTrimester 1, On Campus
Trimester 2, Off Campus
Trimester 2, On Campus
Trimester 3, Off Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC
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New domestic students to UNE apply to study off-campus direct to UNE
Former and current domestic UNE students apply to study on campus or off campus direct to UNE
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International Students
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and PathwaysFor more information, click here
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| Official Abbreviation | BSportsSt | ||||||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | ||||||||||||||||||
| Commencing |
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| 2012 ATAR | 72.55 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2012 OP | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Fees | CSP / International | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 144 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Benefits | The course provides a comprehensive understanding of the academic and applied aspects of sport, health and exercise that create career opportunities for graduates spanning many sport and leisure related professions and industries. |
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| How to apply |
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC For more information, click here
New domestic students to UNE apply to study off-campus direct to UNE Former and current domestic UNE students apply to study on campus or off campus direct to UNE For more information, click here
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Mandatory intensive schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy). Assumed knowledge is Mathematics. Recommended studies: Biology and/or Chemistry. International students must meet the University's English language requirements. |
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| Advanced Standing | Advanced standing may be granted in accordance with the UNE Advanced Standing Policy. |
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| Academic Colours |
Straw (BCC 51) |
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| Further Information | 
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy).
International students must meet the University's English language requirements.
Advanced Standing
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Advanced Standing.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) three years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to ten years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 144 credit points with not more than 60 credit points at 100-level and at least 36 credit points at 300/400 level.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 96 cps |
| Approved Major or General Program | 36-42 cps |
| Elective Units | 6-12 cps |
| Total | 144 cps |
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Approved Majors or General Program
General Program
Physical Education
Sports Management
Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements and who have specialised shall be awarded the Bachelor of Sports Studies.
Exit Pathways
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Diploma in The Sciences on completion of 48 credit points.
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Advanced Diploma in The Sciences on completion of 72 credit points.
Such candidates who wish to complete the Bachelor of Sports Studies must reapply for admission and will be subject to the most current course rules.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.
| Course Aims |
The aim of this course is for students to critically examine sport from several key interdisciplinary perspectives and to equip students with the knowledge, skills and personal attributes to enable them to pursue a range of future sport related career paths and/or further postgraduate study. |
| Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| Graduate Attributes |
Knowledge of a Discipline
The knowledge and skills of sports studies will be taught, assessed and practised in all units within the program starting with the foundations in first year, followed by more specific and specialised coverage in the second and third year of the program.
Communication Skills
All units within the program require competency in oral and written forms of communication. This will be taught, assessed and practised in most units within the program.
Global Perspectives
Several of the units will critically examine the structure of sport from a global perspective. Students will be taught and assessed on their understanding of the global nature of sporting practices. Whilst other units will teach and require proficiency in communicating and designing sport coaching, fitness or exercise programs for people from a variety of backgrounds.
Information Literacy
Fundamental to all the units in the program is the ability to find and critically evaluate information. This will be taught and assessed in all the units within the course.
Life-Long Learning
Students will be taught, assessed and practise new skills and apply these skills to increasingly more complex and unexpected situations. As students progress through the course they will be able to reflect on the limitations of, and have the capacity to evaluate their current knowledge.
Problem Solving
Units throughout the degree will teach, assess and require students to apply logical, critical and creative thinking to a range of problems relevant to the various sub-disciplines of sports studies.
Social Responsibility
Reflecting on social responsibility and professional practice is embedded in the course content. Units will require students to address and understand how social, political, economic, ideological and cultural imperatives are constructed and act upon people in different sporting contexts.
Team Work
Teamwork is an essential component of the course and the discipline of sport studies. In different units throughout the degree students will undertake, be assessed on and practise being part of a collaborative team to achieve common goals and solve problems.
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