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Bachelor of Sport DevelopmentApproved Abbreviation: BSpDevt
Western Sydney University Course Code: 4741.2
AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 097004E
Course Status: CURRENT
This version of the course is available to new and continuing students.
Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year for this course is Autumn 2019.
Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.
For Commencement Year 2018 - please refer to: 4741.1 Bachelor of Sport Development
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.
Study Mode
Three years full-time or six years part-time
Course Advice
Prospective students should use the links at the top of the page for general enquiries about this course.Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Course Advice | | Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Full Time | Internal |
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| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Part Time | Internal |
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Admission
Assumed knowledge: Any two units 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 must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International 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.
information provided on the UAC website.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
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.
International Office
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 Prerequisites
During the first year of enrolment in this course, in order to enrol in particular units and prior to attending any internship or applied project placement students must have:
1. National Police Certificate submitted to Student Central,
2. Child Protection Course submitted to Student Central,
3. Working with Children Check submitted to Student Central.
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 course includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.
There is a mandatory work component required for completion of this course. Please contact the Course Advisor listed above for information.
International students should also refer to the 'Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students' website 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
Course Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequence below.
Recommended Sequence
Start year
Year 1
Autumn session
| 400870 | Population Health and Society |
| 400880 | Fundamentals of Exercise Science |
| 201000 | The World of Sport Business |
| 401243 | Sport for Social Development |
Spring session
| 401395 | Introduction to Leisure and Recreation Theory |
| 401415 | Promoting Health Collaboratively in Communities |
Year 2
Autumn session
| 400866 | Culture, Diversity and Health |
| 200990 | Special Event Management |
And two electives
Spring session
| 401283 | Community Sport Development |
| 400798 | PDHPE: Games for Diverse Groups |
| 401411 | Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health |
Year 3
Autumn session
| 401055 | Sport and Exercise Psychology |
| 401244 | Sport Development Internship |
| 200998 | Strategic Sport Leadership |
| 400894 | Contemporary Youth Health Issues |
Spring session
| 401246 | Sport Development Applied Project |
And two electives
Sub-major Elective Spaces
Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional approved sub-major (40 credit points).
Search for sub-majors
Students who maintain a GPA of 5 or higher may use elective units toward obtaining an additional approved sub-major in Critical Thinking.
Western Sydney University offers sub-majors in a range of areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.
Indigenous Australian Studies Sub-major
Other suggested elective Sub-majors
| SM4002 | Health Practice Management |
Students can apply for an elective sub-major via MySR.
MyStudentRecords (MySR)
Replaced Units
The core units listed below count towards completion of this course for students who passed these units in 2019 or earlier.
400892 - Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health
The core units listed below count towards completion of this course for students who passed these units in 2020 or earlier.
400244 - Introduction to Leisure and Recreation Theory
400863 - Foundations of Research and Evidence-Based Practice
101900 - Working with Communities