On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the multidisciplinary nature of Sport for Development.
2. Examine and discuss the roles sport and physical recreation play in contemporary society.
3. Evaluate the impact of sporting programs as an agent for change to generate positive social outcomes in communities.
4. Compare and contrast the different organisations operating in the Sport for Development field, both locally and internationally.
5. Critically evaluate real-world Sport for Development programs, both locally and internationally.

1. The role of sport in contemporary society
2. Sport as a catalyst for change; the social, health and educational outcomes sought through sport for development
3. The importance of an evidence based approach; planning, implementation and evaluation of sport for development programs
4. Understanding sport for development stakeholders and industry structure
5. Sport for development in an Australian context, including understanding the diverse role sport plays in community wellbeing, and the role of sport in terms of health and social engagement for the Australian community, including indigenous and immigrant communities
6. International sport for development, referring to developing countries and the mechanism by which sport can be used to support community development and improved quality of life