Sport Development, Minor

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  • Western Sydney University Minor Code: 0254

Previous Code: SM4006.1

Available to students in other Western Sydney University programs?  No

The Sport Development minor offers an introduction to knowledge and skills associated with the sport and recreation industry. Students will focus on and further develop in areas associated with physical activity, exercise, sport coaching, sociology, community development and sport management. Subjects are taken from the School of Health Science and School of Business and as such students will be expected to travel to alternative campus’. The minor is recommended as a complementary study for students in the 4656 Bachelor of Health Science program.

Location

Campus Mode Advice
Campbelltown Campus Internal Program Advice
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal Program Advice
Parramatta City Campus-Macquarie Street Internal Program Advice
Penrith Campus Internal Program Advice

Minor Structure

Students must choose the following 3 subjects

Subject Title Credit Points
SPRT 1008Sport for Social Development10
SPRT 2012Community Sport Development10
BUSM 1031The World of Sport Business10
And one alternate subject10
Total Credit Points40

Alternate Subjects

Subject Title Credit Points
HLTH 2023Introduction to Physical Cultural Studies10
SPRT 3005Contemporary Youth Health Issues10
BUSM 3053Our Sporting Future10
BUSM 2037Sport Entertainment10
BUSM 3070Strategic Sport Leadership10

Related Programs

Bachelor of Health Science (4656)
Diploma in Health Science/Bachelor of Health Science (6000)