Sport Science

Program Overview

The University of Western Australia's Sport Science program prepares students for careers in the sport and recreation industries, focusing on sport management, athlete preparation, and specialized fitness. Students gain knowledge, skills, and experience through coursework, research, analysis, and work-integrated learning, while the program's accreditation and industry partnerships ensure graduates are well-equipped for a range of career paths in the field.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Sport Science major at the University of Western Australia is designed to prepare students for successful careers in the sport and recreation industries. The program equips students with the knowledge, skills, and understanding needed in areas such as sport management and delivery, and in service delivery which is essential for athlete preparation and specialized fitness industries.

Objectives:

The program aims to:

• Provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of sport science.
• Develop students' skills in research, analysis, and problem-solving.
• Prepare students for a range of careers in the sport and recreation industries.

Description:

The Sport Science major is a three-year (BSci) or four-year (BPhil (Hons)) program. It is available as a full-time or part-time program. The program includes a work-integrated learning program that provides students with valuable workplace experience. Students can choose to complete their placement in WA (at no cost) or overseas (at the student’s expense).

Careers:

Graduates of the Sport Science major will have the choice of three distinct career paths:

• Sports promotion, management, and marketing sector: This pathway involves working in the broader sports industry, including roles in marketing, event management, and administration.
• Athlete preparation as an Exercise Scientist: This pathway involves working with athletes to improve their performance and prevent injuries.
• Graduate training in sport, recreation management, coaching, exercise rehabilitation, occupational safety and health or research: This pathway involves pursuing further studies in a specialized area of sport science.

Other:

• The program is accredited with Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA).
• The program is ranked 20th in the world for sports-related subjects (QS 2024).
• The program includes practical experience with industry partnerships in sport (AFL, WAFL, Western Force) and health (clinic and hospital placements).
• The program is available in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
• The program has a weekly contact time of 20-30 hours teaching time plus your own study time.
• The program is offered as a degree-specific, or first, major for the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Philosophy degrees.
It is also offered as a second major in other bachelor's degrees.