University of the Sunshine Coast
3 years
Combine sport science expertise with business, media, and management skills to launch a career in the dynamic sports industry. This flexible program lets you tailor your studies to your interests while gaining practical workplace experience.
Applicants must have completed a minimum level of education equivalent to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades. The minimum ATAR/Rank threshold is 50.00 for both Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay campuses. Recommended prior study includes English, General Maths, Maths Methods or Specialist Maths, and at least one science subject. Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds must meet English language requirements. Alternative entry pathways are available through the Headstart Program, Early Offer Guarantee scheme, Tertiary Preparation Pathway, or Indigenous Direct Entry and Access Scheme (IDEAS).
The program comprises 288 units across 24 courses structured in four levels. Introductory courses (72 units) cover Anatomy and Physiology, Think Health, Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science, Introduction to Coaching Science, Exercise Prescription and Programming, and Introduction to Behavioural Health. Developing courses (36 units) include Principles of Nutrition, Sport and Exercise Psychology, and Motor Control and Learning. Graduate courses (24 units) feature Nutrition for Health and Exercise and Professional Placement in Sport Studies. Major courses (96 units) allow specialization in Journalism, Marketing, or Tourism, Leisure and Event Management. Five elective courses (60 units) enable further customization in areas such as Nutrition, Outdoor Environmental Studies, Public Relations, Small Business Management, and Sports and Exercise Nutrition.
University of the Sunshine Coast is ranked No. 2 public university in Australia for teaching quality in health services and support according to the Good Universities Guide 2026. UniSC offers flexible learning options with multiple campus locations (Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay) and blended learning delivery. The university is committed to student success through comprehensive support services, reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities, and recognition of cultural and religious backgrounds. UniSC's strong industry connections and emphasis on workplace learning ensure graduates are career-ready.
Graduates are prepared for diverse career opportunities in the sport and fitness industries, including roles as sport and outdoor activity development specialists, sport and tourism event planners, sports administrators, sports business managers, sports journalists, and sports marketers. The program also provides a pathway to higher degree research, including Master's and PhD programs, preparing graduates for research-focused careers across health, biomedical science, and related sectors. With further study, graduates may pursue roles in government, not-for-profit organizations, and private health care services.
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