Sport Development, Minor (0254)
- 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 1008 | Sport for Social Development | 10 |
| SPRT 2012 | Community Sport Development | 10 |
| BUSM 1031 | The World of Sport Business | 10 |
| And one alternate subject | 10 | |
| Total Credit Points | 40 | |
Alternate Subjects
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| HLTH 2023 | Introduction to Physical Cultural Studies | 10 |
| BUSM 2037 | Sport Entertainment | 10 |
| SPRT 3024 | Contemporary Youth Health | 10 |
| BUSM 3083 | Global Sports Management | 10 |
| BUSM 3070 | Strategic Sport Leadership | 10 |
Replaced subjects
The subjects listed below count towards completion of this program for students who passed these subjects in 2022 or earlier.
BUSM 3053 - Our Sporting Future, replaced by BUSM 3083 Global Sports Management
SPRT 3005 Contemporary Youth Health Issues, replaced by SPRT 3024 Contemporary Youth Health