Bachelor of Sport Development (4741)
- Approved Abbreviation: BSpDevt
- Western Sydney University Program Code: 4741
- AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 097004E
This program applies to students who commenced in Autumn 2019 or later.
Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.
For Commencement Year 2018 - please refer to: 4741.1 Bachelor of Sport Development
Handbook Summary 2019 - 2022
The Bachelor of Sport Development takes a multidisciplinary approach to prepare graduates for careers in the sport and active recreation industry. They can pursue a range of roles, including development, promotion and management, in areas such as community sports and recreation organisations and facilities, professional sport organisations, community engagement teams, state and national sporting organisations and not for profit sport for social change agencies. The program includes studies in physical activity, exercise and health promotion, sport coaching, psychology, sport management, and capacity building through community projects. Students will complete a minimum of 100 hours of placement/internship as part of this course.
Handbook Summary 2023
The Bachelor of Sport Development is a multidisciplinary program that prepares graduates for careers in the sport and recreation industry. The program includes studies in sport for social development; sport management; sport coaching; leisure and outdoor recreation; health promotion; and capacity building through research driven community projects. Students will complete a minimum of 100 hours of work-integrated learning with industry partners in the public, not-for profit, and private sectors. Upon graduation, students can pursue a range of roles that involve the development, promotion, and management of sports and recreation in community sport organisations and facilities, professional sport organisations, community engagement teams, local and international organisations, and the not-for-profit sector.
Study Mode
Three years full-time or six years part-time
Program Advice
healthsciences@westernsydney.edu.au
Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.
Enquire about this program| Local Admission | International Admission |
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Full Time | Internal | Dr Nicki Taylor |
| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Part Time | Internal | Dr Nicki Taylor |
Work Integrated Learning
Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline. This program includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.
There is a mandatory work component required for completion of this program. Please contact the Program Advisor listed above for information.
International students should also refer to the link below for more information and a link to the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students
Vaccination Requirements
For those students enrolling in 2022, please be aware of the below Public Health Order and Department of Education requirements. Students will be required to meet the below order to be able to attend their relevant placements in Schools (SPRT 2007 Games for Diverse Groups, SPRT 3003 Coaching Sport and Recreation Activities) and with relevant sporting clubs (SPRT 3003 Coaching Sport and Recreation Activities):
- The Public Health (COVID-19 Vaccination of Education and Care Workers): Order dated 23 September states that:
- all education and care workers must not carry out relevant work on or after 8 November 2021 unless the worker has –
- Had 2 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, or
- Been issued with a medical contraindication certificate (there is a specific certificate issued by a medical practitioner – a normal Doctor’s Certificate will not be accepted)
- all education and care workers must not carry out relevant work on or after 8 November 2021 unless the worker has –
Admission
- Assumed knowledge: Any two subjects of English
- Recommended studies: Personal development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE); Business studies; Economics
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas may be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or directly through the Western Portal. Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
All other International applicants must apply directly to the University via the International Office.
International students applying to the University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Special Requirements
During the first year of enrolment in this program, in order to enrol in particular subjects and prior to attending any internship or applied project placement students must have: 1. Child Protection Course submitted to Student Central, 2. Working with Children Check submitted to Student Central.
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points which include the subjects listed in the recommended sequence below.
Recommended Sequence Current
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| REHA 1007 | Foundations of Recreational Therapy | 10 |
| HLTH 1020 | Foundations of HPE | 10 |
| PUBH 1006 | Population Health and Society | 10 |
| SPRT 1008 | Sport for Social Development | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| REHA 1008 | Introduction to Leisure and Recreation Theory | 10 |
| SPRT 2013 | Leading Games and Sports | 10 |
| HLTH 1012 | Evidence in Health | 10 |
| SPRT 2012 | Community Sport Development | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| PUBH 2005 | Culture, Diversity and Health | 10 |
| BUSM 1031 | The World of Sport Business | 10 |
| And two elective subjects or major or minor | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| SPRT 3022 | Outdoor Education, Sustainability and Health | 10 |
| SPRT 3021 | Sport Development Internship A | 10 |
| And two elective subjects or major or minor | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| BUSM 3070 | Strategic Sport Leadership | 10 |
| SPRT 3012 | Sport Development Internship B | 10 |
| And two elective subjects or major or minor | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| SPRT 3020 | Applied Research Project | 10 |
| BUSM 3083 | Global Sports Management | 10 |
| And two elective subjects or major or minor | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 240 | |
Suggested Majors:
0027 Peace and Development Studies
Suggested Minors:
0027 Peace and Development Studies
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points which include the subjects listed in the recommended sequence below.
Recommended Sequence 2019 - 2022
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| PUBH 1006 | Population Health and Society | 10 |
| SPRT 1001 | Fundamentals of Exercise Science | 10 |
| BUSM 1031 | The World of Sport Business | 10 |
| SPRT 1008 | Sport for Social Development | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| SPRT 1005 | Outdoor Recreation | 10 |
| REHA 1008 | Introduction to Leisure and Recreation Theory | 10 |
| HLTH 1012 | Evidence in Health | 10 |
| PUBH 1011 | Promoting Health Collaboratively in Communities | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| PUBH 2005 | Culture, Diversity and Health | 10 |
| BUSM 3065 | Special Event Management | 10 |
| Select two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| SPRT 2012 | Community Sport Development | 10 |
| SPRT 2007 | PDHPE: Games for Diverse Groups | 10 |
| NATS 2040 | Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health | 10 |
| BUSM 2037 | Sport Entertainment | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| BEHV 3025 | Sport and Exercise Psychology | 10 |
| SPRT 3012 | Sport Development Internship B | 10 |
| BUSM 3070 | Strategic Sport Leadership | 10 |
| SPRT 3005 | Contemporary Youth Health Issues | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| BUSM 3083 | Global Sports Management | 10 |
| SPRT 3011 | Sport Development Applied Project | 10 |
| Select two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 240 | |
Minor elective spaces
Elective subjects may be used toward obtaining an additional approved minor (40 credit points). Western Sydney University offers minors in a range of areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.
Global Sustainability Minor
Indigenous Australian Studies Minor
Western Sydney University also offers the following innovative transdisciplinary Challenge Minors which we encourage those students who have elective space to consider.
Equitable Technologies
Urban Evolution
Migration and Global Change
Personal Innovation
Innovating, Creating and Problem Solving
Eco-Socially Conscious Design and Manufacturing
Water for Life
Climate Justice
Creative and Visual Communication
Global Workplaces
Innovating For Humans
Creative Living for Cultural Wellbeing
Ideate.Strategise.Innovate.
Humanising Data
For more information, visit the Challenge Minor website.
Students can apply for an elective minor via Western Now.
Students who maintain a GPA of 5 or higher may use elective subjects toward obtaining an additional approved minor in Critical Thinking.
Critical and Systems Thinking, Minor
Please note: SM3083 Critical Thinking, Minor (0033) has been replaced by SM8001 Critical and Systems Thinking, Minor (0287) from 2022. Continuing students enrolled in SM3083 Critical Thinking, Minor (0033) are able to remain in and successfully complete the subject requirements of this field of study.
Western Sydney University offers minors in a range of areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.
Indigenous Australian Studies Minor
Other suggested elective minors
Health Promotion, Minor
Health Practice Management, Minor
Public Health, Minor
Health and Recreation, Minor
Exercise Science, Minor
Students can apply for an elective minor via MySR.
Replaced Subjects
The subjects listed below count towards completion of this program for students who passed these subjects in 2019 or earlier.
HLTH 2019 - Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health
The subjects listed below count towards completion of this program for students who passed these subjects in 2020 or earlier.
REHA 2002 - Introduction to Leisure and Recreation Theory
HLTH 1001 - Foundations of Research and Evidence-Based Practice
CULT 1020 - Working with Communities
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