Overview

Learn how to manage and deliver community-based sport and recreation services and programs with La Trobe's Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Management. Discover how to provide a range of experiences and community events that drive physical activity, community development and general wellbeing outcomes for individuals and communities. Develop an understanding … For more content click the Read more button below. By studying La Trobe's Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Management, you will:explore topics such as sport and recreation program design, delivery and evaluation, policy writing, planning and moreget out of the classroom and into the field through placements with local councils, sport associations, community groups, clubs and moregraduate ready to launch an in-demand career in sport and recreation management, or pursue an advanced qualification through postgraduate studies.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

School

Allied Health, Human Services & Sport

Course coordinator

Pam Kappelides

Location(s)

Melbourne (Bundoora)

CRICOS code

117169C

Course instance contact

Pam Kappelides

Course duration (full time)

3 years

Course duration (part time)

6 years

Study level

Undergraduate

AQF level

Level 7 - Bachelor Degree

Available only as an exit award

No

Study options

Domestic

International onshore

Completion requirements

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Management, students must complete 360 credit points consisting of:

300 core credit points

60 elective credit points or a minor

Course structure
360 credit points

Level one120 credit points
Level two120 credit points
Level three120 credit points

Course intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Apply knowledge and skills to design and deliver sport and recreation experiences and programs.
2.
Integrate theoretical and operational knowledge of sport and recreation management as an interdisciplinary field of research and practice in community, government and commercial contexts.
3.
Collaborate effectively with a range of organisations in the sport and recreation industry to clearly communicate sport and recreation management knowledge and ideas to deliver community or organisational outcomes.
4.
Collect, analyse and synthesise information to develop and implement solutions and evaluate outcomes for issues facing the sport and recreation industry in community, government and commercial contexts.
5.
Demonstrate reflection skills regarding your professional practice, and that of others, in sport and recreation management settings, in order to improve performance.

Course features

Work based learning (placement) requirements

Compulsory placements (Work Based Learning)

During this course, you will participate in one supervised Work Based Learning (WBL) pla cement designed to allow you to practice newly acquired skills, behaviours and knowledge while integrating theory with practice. The placements will immerse you in professional work culture, enabling you to develop and further enhance your skills. WBL provides you with the opportunity to gain valuable industry experience at one or more of our local, interstate or international industry partners or agencies. WBL placements will be arranged through a dedicated subject that runs in semester 1 and 2 in your third year of study. Students may incur additional costs and it may be necessary to travel or relocate to complete a specific placement. Please refer to the individual subject entries for more information

Work integrated learning opportunities

Industry presentations, Industry informed curriculum, Industry-informed projects, Career development learning

Other opportunities

Student exchange and overseas short programs offer a unique opportunity for a meaningful learning and educational experience abroad. La Trobe University encourages all students to make the world their campus by participating in an exchange or overseas short program that fits within your degree structure.

Career outcomes

Once you graduate, you'll be ready to launch an in-demand career in leadership and management in the sport and recreation sector. Possible roles include:

  • sport administrator, officer or manager
  • sport management educator, leader or trainer
  • sport manager or sport event manager
  • advertisement and sponsorship consultant
  • recreation program manager or officer
  • corporate partnership coordinator
  • media and marketing manager
  • public relations officer

Internal course relationships

Nested

Associate Degree of Sport and Recreation Management

Diploma of Sport and Recreation Management

Additional costs

Clinical placements - Course specific (accommodation and travel costs)

Immunisations - Standard

Uniform & badge

Police record check

WWCC