Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Activity

Entry Requirements

Flinders University recognises international secondary schooling for direct entry to undergraduate programs.

English language requirements

• IELTS (Academic): 6.0 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.0 Writing;
• TOEFL iBT: 72 Overall with 18 Speaking, 21 Writing;
• Pearson PTE Academic: 50 Overall with 50 Speaking, 50 Writing;
• Cambridge C1 Advanced: 169 Overall with 169 Writing, 169 Speaking;
• Occupational English Test (OET): 300 Speaking, 300 Writing; Duolingo (Up to and including Semester 2, 2024): Overall 95-100

Course Details

Develop an understanding of the impact of sport and physical activity in the context of a healthy lifestyle. This degree sets the foundations for you to become an effective professional in sport and physical activity careers, giving you a wide knowledge base in areas including health, tourism, nutrition, disability and business.

What you will study

First year

A typical first year may include:

• an introduction to sport and physical activity, and sport in society
• an introduction to international tourism management and topics in marketing principles, event design and practice, and interpretive tour guiding
• studies in academic and professional communication; sociocultural constructions of movement in physical education; and nutrition, physical activity and health

Second year

A typical second year may include:

• studies in the psychology of sport participation and performance, health promotion for health professionals, exercise physiology, and health project management
• option topics in areas of business, tourism, nutrition and disability

Third year

A typical third year may include:

• an industry placement field project
• study in applied exercise science, nutrition for sports performance, skill acquisition and biomechanics, sport coaching, and management and administration
• option topics in areas of business, tourism, nutrition and disability

Your career

The Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Activity will prepare graduates for a career in the sport development, sport coaching, leisure, health, sport and event management industries, and provide a pathway to further studies in physical education teaching through the Master of Teaching courses.

Potential occupations include:

• association and clubs development officer
• umpiring coordinator
• council sport and recreation officer
• sport coach
• sport development officer