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AUT University - Auckland, New Zealand
The Division of Sport and Recreation has innovative programs in fitness, sport and recreation, outdoor recreation, dance,
and holistic therapies. Many of the staff are leaders in their fields, and their skills are in demand around the world. Our
close relationships with commercial and community organizations mean that Sport and Recreation staff and students have
opportunities to be exposed to the latest trends in sport, fitness, dance, recreation, and health. AUT has a high graduate
employment rate in these industries.
Sample Sport and Recreation Studies classes available at AUT University:
515009 Nutrition, Activity and Health 516009 Exercise Science (prerequisite required)
515556 Coaching Practice 516050 Managing People in Sport and Recreation
515408 Outdoor Leadership 517021 Facility and Event Management
516555 Outdoor Philosophy 515011 Dance in the Cultural Context
516007 Human Movement Studies 516020 Drama
Highlights of the Sport and Recreation Studies Program at AUT University:
• Home of AUT’s Sport Performance Centre with the largest number of sport scientists working with
New Zealand’s elite athletes.
• AUT is a consortium partner of the New Zealand Academy of Sport North.
• Britain’s prestigious Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) and AUT have formed a partnership - the first of its kind internationally.
• AUT is the preferred education provider to the Millennium Institute of Sport and Health.
Special Offerings in Sport and Recreation Studies at AUT University:
• Option to observe AUT Sport Performance Centre staff while they are testing and training New Zealand’s top athletes.
• Work placement and cooperative education opportunities within the sport, recreation, fitness, and dance industries.
• Off-site practical experiences in outdoor pursuits alongside world leading staff, who have extensive adventure
and expedition experience. Study Internship
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• Opportunities to undertake project work within the Division’s Sport Performance Centre. Available
Bond University - Gold Coast, Australia
Bond University’s Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine incorporates a strong sports education program, which
includes sports management, sports science, exercise science, and physiotherapy. The new Faculty building, constructed
in 2005 at a cost of $AUD20 million, houses state-of-the-art laboratories and clinics equipped with the very latest sports/
fitness technologies. Small class sizes, professors with extensive field experience, and semester intakes in January, May, and
September all add to Bond’s outstanding educational experience. There is full access to world-class teaching and sporting
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Sample Sport and Recreation Studies classes available at Bond University:
SPMT 12-104 Athlete Development and Welfare SPSC 11-113 Sport Coaching
SPMT 11-100 Australian Sport in the Modern Era BMED 11-202 Human Biology
SPSC 13-108 Psychology of Sport & Exercise SPMT 13-111 Sport in a Global Context
SPEX 11-301 Biophysics and Bioinstrumentation
Highlights of the Sport and Recreation Studies Program at Bond University:
• Full access to world-class sporting facilities, such as the Bond University Sports Centre – voted Australian Fitness Centre of the Year
in 2000 and runner-up for the State award in 2004.
• Opportunity to work with elite athletes, including national and international sporting professionals.
• Opportunity to participate in a range of some 30 sporting teams on campus and compete in intervarsity sport on a regional and
national level through Bond’s affiliation with Australian University Sport.
Special Offerings in Sport and Recreation Studies at Bond University:
Recently introduced programs such as the Doctor of Physiotherapy and undergraduate degrees in Exercise Science and Sports Science
will be complemented by new postgraduate programs in Clinical Science (Exercise Physiologist), High Performance Sport, and Coaching
Science, scheduled for 2008. These offerings have been designed by Australia’s leading practitioners in their relevant fields and incorporate
the very latest theoretical, technological, and practical sports science methodologies.
View complete university profiles and more available classes at www.australearn.org/SportStudies
* All Surf Science classes are offered
Edith Cowan University - Perth, Australia at the Bunbury campus only.
Sports Studies in general is an area in which ECU offers many opportunities. The School of Exercise, Biomedical, and
Health Sciences incorporates study in Exercise and Sports Science, Human Biology, Occupational Therapy, Paramedical
Science, and Public Health, plus Nutrition and Human Performance. Sports Management is coordinated by the Faculty of
Business and Law, one of the largest and most recognized in the country. ECU is one of two Universities in the world to
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offer studies in Surf Science, where you may have the opportunity to be involved in organizing a pro surfing tournament
or to build your own board.
Sample Sport and Recreation Studies classes available at Edith Cowan University:
SPS2201 Physiology of Exercise 1 SST2118 Competitive Surfing and Event Management*
SPS2301 Exercise Rehabilitation SPM2111 Sport Organization Management
SST1209 Skills Analysis in Surfing* SPM2112 Sport Delivery System
SST2117 Waves, Tides, and Beaches* SPM2122 Sport Marketing II
SST2219 Surf Equipment Design and Manufacturing* SPM2114 Sport and Leisure Economics and Finance II
Highlights of the Sport and Recreation Studies Program at Edith Cowan University:
• ECU is the only University in Western Australia to have been accredited by the Australian Association for Exercise and Sports
Science which is affiliated with the International Olympic Committee and recognized worldwide.
• ECU is one of the only Universities in Australia to be recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (USA).
• All sports area studies are hands-on and provide some of the most cutting edge facilities in the world.
Special Offerings in Sport and Recreation Studies at Edith Cowan University:
• Learn how to surf as well as the opportunity to gain a bronze medallion (must be a high level surfer).*
• The class Waves, Tides, and Beaches includes field trips to pristine coastal environments around the
Margaret River region.*
• Opportunity to manufacture and test pilot your personal surfboard.*
• Develop and event manage the “ECU Surf Challenge” – a highlight on the surfing calendar in
Australia.*
Griffith University - Brisbane and Gold Coast, Australia
Griffith University’s Department of Tourism, Leisure, Hotel, and Sport Management offers industry recognized
undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the fields of hotel and tourism management, leisure management and sport
management. Courses in sport management combine specialist industry knowledge with a solid business foundation.
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Sample Sport and Recreation Studies classes available at Griffith University:
3323HSL Sport Marketing 1304HSL Sport Organization and Governance
2316HSL Sport Events 2310HSL Sport Facility and Planning
3333HSL Sport Development Systems 2311HSL Sport Business Environments
2312HSL Sport Information
Highlights of the Sport and Recreation Studies Program at Griffith University:
• Griffith is a leader in sport management education and research.
• With program links to tourism, hospitality, law, education, and exercise science,
students are able to study courses that prepare them to work in different parts of the
sport industry.
• Griffith is ranked 2nd by getCITED’s Top 10 Institutions by Publications in Sports
Marketing Journals over the past 3 years (2005) and 1st by getCITED’s Top 10
Institutions by Publications in Sports Management Journals over the past 3 years
(2005).
Special Offerings in Sport and Recreation Studies at Griffith University:
The Department of Tourism, Leisure, Hotel, and Sport Management is the 8-time winner of the Queensland Tourism Awards for
Excellence in Industry Education and recently the Good Universities Guide’s most valued provider of leisure management programs, and is
6th in the world for tourism research.
View complete university profiles and more available classes at www.australearn.org/SportStudies
International College of Management, Sydney - Sydney, Australia
The International College of Management, Sydney (ICMS), in association with Macquarie University, offers a Study Abroad
program with a difference. The ICMS philosophy in finding the right teaching staff can be summed up as “the best to teach
the best”. They insist that their faculty and management are both highly qualified teachers and industry professionals. The sum
of their real life experience gained in countries around the world will be invaluable in preparing you for your future career in
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Sample Sport and Recreation Studies classes available at ICMS:
SPOR 111 Introduction to Sport Management SPOR 211 Sport Arbitration
SPOR 346 Sports Media Management SPOR 112 Introduction to Human Anatomy
MKTG 234 Sports and Event Marketing SPOR 221 Psychology, Health and Wellbeing
Highlights of the Sport and Recreation Studies Program at ICMS:
• In 2006, Macquarie University was ranked in the World University Rankings Top 100 Universities, as determined by the London
Times Higher Education Supplement.
• The Sports program has been designed by the Industry and what separates it from other
programs is its inextricable link to real career opportunities.
• Small class sizes provide an outstanding learning environment for every student.
Special Offerings in Sport and Recreation Studies at ICMS:
Professional Sport Management is an integral part of a multi-million dollar global industry. It
spans everything from the management of elite athletes and major teams to the administration of
mass market participation sports and the myriad of industries and government bodies that support
them. A cornerstone of the ICMS approach to education is that learning is enhanced when theory
is combined with practical experience. This program will include site visits to local sporting venues
such as: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park, Australian Jockey
Club, Sydney Aquatic Centre, Manly Surf Club, Olympic Regatta Centre, and Sydney F.C. (Soccer)
Academy.
La Trobe University - Melbourne, Australia
Gain a competitive edge – study at the School of Sport, Tourism, and Hospitality Management at La Trobe
University. Sport Management subjects are offered at La Trobe’s main campus which is located in Melbourne
– voted the world’s ‘Ultimate Sporting City’ (ArkSport ‘Ultimate Sporting City’ survey 2006). La Trobe’s sport
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management program is market-focused, responsive, and committed to satisfying the needs of students. The
School’s academic staff is sourced from across the globe and represent the best available in the business of sport. They are at the forefront
of research and consulting in their fields, offering the most up-to-date management knowledge available.
Sample Sport and Recreation Studies classes available at La Trobe University:
THS1ISB Introduction to Sport Business LST2SLA Sport Law
THS1ISM Introduction to Sport Management THS3SMS Sport Marketing and Sponsorship
THS2SFE Sport Facility and Event Management THS3SPF Sport Policy Formulation and Management
Highlights of the Sport and Recreation Studies Program at La Trobe University:
• La Trobe is the highest ranking university in Victoria that offers Sport Management (Times Higher Education Supplement 2005). It is well-
known for thinking outside the square and offering meaningful engagement between staff and students.
• An international reputation for research, including the publication of more than 10 books in the areas of sport business, sport
management, sport marketing, sport facility and event management, sport policy, and leadership in sport in the past five years.
• Located in the sporting capital city of Australia and the Asia Pacific. Melbourne hosts a tennis Grand Slam, an F1 Grand Prix,
the Rip Curl Surfing Pro, the Melbourne Cup - one of the richest horse races in the world, the 2006 Commonwealth Games,
the 2007 Swimming World Championships, and is the home of Australian Rules Football.
Special Offerings in Sport and Recreation Studies at La Trobe University:
Study Abroad students are eligible to undertake any of the Sport and Leisure Management classes (subject to criteria and availability),
including ‘Sport and Leisure Practicum’. In this unit, students are matched up with relevant organizations and undertake approximately
150 hours of industry experience. This provides the opportunity to build upon previous operational and management knowledge and to
use the sport and leisure management workplace as a rich learning environment.
View complete university profiles and more available classes at www.australearn.org/SportStudies
University of Canberra - Canberra, Australia
The Centre for Sports Studies at the University of Canberra (UC) was opened in 1981, to coincide with the development
of the Australian Institute of Sport. Most of the sports programs available at UC were the first of its type in Australia to be
offered. Areas of specialization that students can undertake within the Sports Studies Centre include Sports Management,
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Sample Sport and Recreation Studies classes available at University of Canberra:
7224 Sport and Performance Psychology 7134 Sports and Politics
7139 Sports Marketing 7142 Sports Journalism
7052 Sports and the Law 6838 Science of Training
7135 Major Sports Event Management 6839 Sports Medicine
6832 Social Analysis of Sport 6841 Performance Analysis in Sport
Highlights of the Sport and Recreation Studies Program at University of Canberra:
• First university in Australia to offer specialized Sports Studies programs
• The only university in Australia to offer the Sports Media specialization
• University of Canberra is conveniently located directly opposite the Australian Institute
of Sport
• Sports Studies programs have an active consultancy program for Australian sporting
organizations
Special Offerings in Sport and Recreation Studies at University of Canberra:
Professional experience is developed into several of the available classes. Examples of
professional experience include individual or group placements within sports organizations
to conduct sports science testing and researching and sports injury assessment for athletes,
in cooperation with medical practitioners and physiotherapists.
University of Newcastle - Newcastle, Australia
The University of Newcastle offers a stimulating learning and research environment in which you can combine serious
study with a diverse range of social activities. Ideally situated on the coast two hours north of Sydney, the university is
located in a city that provides spectacular coastlines, fabulous swimming and surfing beaches, diverse sporting amenities,
and affordable living.
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Sample Sport and Recreation Studies classes available at University of Newcastle:
LEIS1130 Leisure Behavior and Development LEIS3130 Environmental Issues in Leisure and Tourism
LEIS2310 Outdoor Recreation Management MKTG3040 Services Marketing
LEIS2420 Adventure Recreation and Tourism CULT3100 Sport Culture and the Media
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Highlights of the Sport and Recreation Studies Program at University of Newcastle: Combination
The offerings in leisure and tourism studies emphasise the importance of gaining applied knowledge by Available
providing students with real–life experiences outside the classroom. This includes:
• Field trips and industry base-case studies which are used extensively to enable students to experience first-hand the realities of
managing and planning issues in leisure, recreation, sports and tourism contexts; and
• Opportunities for undertaking industry placements not only in the Newcastle region but also in a wide range of setting nationally and
internationally.
Special Offerings in Sport and Recreation Studies at University of Newcastle:
The School of Economics, Politics, and Tourism at the University of Newcastle offers a unique blend of business and social science related
courses in the field of leisure and tourism studies providing a balanced understanding of leisure in contemporary life as it manifests in
sport and recreation settings. It also provides a solid platform for understanding best practice in the management and planning of leisure
activities and operations. These courses enable students to develop the applied skills necessary for future careers in a wide range of leisure
service contexts including the health and fitness industry, natural resource-based organizations, specific populations services, and sports
organizations and services.
View complete university profiles and more available classes at www.australearn.org/SportStudies
University of Otago - Dunedin, New Zealand
Otago’s School of Physical Education was the first dedicated Physical Education school in New Zealand and has a strong
reputation for excellence in teaching and research. The School offers a range of leading-edge programs which incorporate
sport, leisure, education, and exercise science studies. Dunedin city features an extraordinary landscape including a harbor,
beaches, and native bush. Nearby are the lakes, rivers, and mountains of Central Otago. The School takes advantage of all of
this, with many practical activities, research interests, and learning opportunities available in this remarkable environment.
Sample Sport and Recreation Studies classes available at University of Otago:
PHSE 101 Sociocultural Foundations of Physical Education PHSE 205 Psychology of Sport
PHSE 102 Biophysical Foundations of Human Movement PHSE 206 Sociology of Sport
PHSE 115 Fundamentals of Dance PHSE 327 Adventure Education
PHSE 204 History of Sport PHSE 328 Outdoor Education
Highlights of the Sport and Recreation Studies Program at University of Otago:
• World-class facilities including the $5 million lab complex that houses the only swimming
flume in the Southern Hemisphere, an environmental heat chamber, and some of the most
up-to-date sports science teaching and research facilities in the world.
• A strong emphasis on multidisciplinary integration of research and practical applications in
areas including health and physical education teaching, training and exercise prescription, outdoor education, and dance.
• The ‘Human Performance Centre’ of the School is a unique, multidisciplinary group of sport science researchers dedicated to
investigations that help monitor and enhance human performance.
Special Offerings in Sport and Recreation Studies at University of Otago:
• As well as enjoying extensive links with Māori organizations, academic partnerships are emphasized by the appointment of a
dedicated expert in Māori Physical Education.
• Numbers for the above classes are limited to about 30–40 students enabling an individualized approach.
• The dance program has two dance studios and an extensive range of video and audio equipment.
The University of Queensland - Brisbane, Australia
The University of Queensland’s School of Human Movement Studies offers the premier sport, movement, and physical
activity program in Australia. Students will study with some of Australia’s most respected lecturers and with Australia’s
brightest students in the field, across a wide breadth of areas including skill acquisition and biomechanics; the physiology
and psychology of exercise and sport; the history of sport, exercise, and leisure; and the place of physical activity in society.
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Sample Sport and Recreation Studies classes available at The University of Queensland:
HIST 3002 History of Sport and Physical Activity in Australian Society PSYC 2000 Psychology of Sport & Exercise
HIST 3003 The Olympic Movement and Society HMST 2630 Biomechanics
HMST 1910 Sociocultural Foundations of Human Movement HPRM 1000 Physical Activity and Health
HMST 1023 Health & Fitness through Diet & Exercise HMST 2530 Motor Control & Learning
HMST1900 Biophysical Foundations of Human Movement HMST 2730 Exercise Physiology
Highlights of the Sport and Recreation Studies Program at The University of
Queensland:
• Oldest and most established school of its type in Australia
• International reputation for research
• Practical opportunities for training, testing, and research assistance
• Exercise Science program accredited by the Australian Association for
Exercise and Sports Science
Special Offerings in Sport and Recreation Studies at The University of
Queensland:
Students have access to a wide variety of study areas with options for formal and
informal practical experience.
View complete university profiles and more available classes at www.australearn.org/SportStudies
University of South Australia - Adelaide, Australia
Sport and exercise science and related courses are offered by the Division of Health Sciences and the Division of Business.
Both enjoy an international reputation for innovation, and the staff are well known in their fields of expertise. Students
study in Adelaide, one of Australia’s most affordable and livable capital cities.
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Sample Sport and Recreation Studies classes available at University of South Australia:
HLTH1013 Fitness and Lifestyle Management HLTH3032 Principles of Teaching and Coaching
HLTH2001 Human Nutrition HLTH3022 Wilderness and Adventure Education
HLTH 2006 Exercise Physiology 1 SPRC2003 Administration in Leisure and Sport
HLTH3014 Exercise and Sport Psychology ENVT2001 Planning and Design for Recreation and Sport
HLTH3029 Introduction to Outdoor Leadership SPRC4004 Sport and Event Management
Highlights of the Sport and Recreation Studies Program at University of South Australia:
• Field placements enable students to establish industry contacts and relevant work experience in areas of event management, outdoor
recreation, and recreation planning.
• The practical nature of courses allows for high level of interactions with Australian students
making it easy to make Australian friends.
• Staff work in the fields they teach and undertake research and consultancy with local health
and fitness authorities.
Special Offerings in Sport and Recreation Studies at University of South Australia:
There are field trips, expeditions, camps, site visits to sporting venues, placements (unpaid) to
active aging centres and kinder gyms workshops, and other practical offerings that compliment
the theoretical component of many courses. Study Abroad students can focus on a particular
area of sport (e.g., psychology, coaching, and nutrition) with a wide range of courses to choose
from such as exercise and sport psychology, sport injuries, principles of teaching and coaching,
and sports nutrition.
University of Tasmania - Hobart, Australia
The University of Tasmania, has a strong focus on teaching and research within the areas of health and physical education,
outdoor education, and physical activity studies. A full range of subjects are offered towards undergraduate as well as
postgraduate coursework degree programs, and there exists a strong research culture. Staffed by experienced and respected
international educators and researchers who maintain strong links with the local and national recreation, health, and fitness
community, the learning environment at the Centre for Human Movement is exceptional. They strongly encourage and
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Sample Sport and Recreation Studies classes available at University of Tasmania:
ESP113 Human Development Across the Lifespan CXA308 Exercise Assessment and Prescription
ESP208 Sociological Contexts for Health and Physical Activity ESP312 Foundations of Outdoor Education
CXA237 Exercise Physiology and Nutrition ESP412 Organization of Sport, PE and Recreation
ESP319 Coaching Theory and Practice ESP408 Safety and Risk Management in the Outdoors
ESP304 Sports Injuries ESP406 Outdoor Journeys
Special Offerings in Sport and Recreation Studies at University of Tasmania:
• Unique island environment with ready access to the exhilarating Tasmanian wilderness
for Outdoor Education field trips
• Opportunity to undertake professional experience, research or special projects with
community-based professional agencies.
• Home to a world-class Ropes Challenge Course for student and community use.
• Special purpose teaching studios and laboratories for Human Performance, Motor
Learning and Sport Psychology, and Dance.
• Close proximity to and relationships with external professional agencies such as the
Tasmanian Institute of Sport, The Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and
Recreation, and the Tasmanian and Australian Outdoor Recreation Industry.
View complete university profiles and more available classes at www.australearn.org/SportStudies
University of Waikato - Hamilton, New Zealand
The University of Waikato’s Sport and Leisure Studies program has a distinct focus on the social sciences and the political,
cultural, social, and economic factors influencing sport and leisure. The department puts a strong emphasis on qualitative
research, particularly in the areas of sport psychology, management and leadership, sport history, youth sport and culture,
adventure education and leadership, physical and health education curriculum, gerontology, dance, and sports media/
journalism. They have research contracts with national and regional associations and are developing sport and recreation
curriculums for universities outside New Zealand. Several staff are members of editorial boards for international sports
science journals.
Sample Sport and Recreation Studies classes available at University of Waikato:
SPLS 101 Sport and Leisure Industry SPLS 210 Sport for Children and Youth
SPLS 102 Concepts of Leisure SPLS 213 Principles and Practices for Outdoor Leaders
SPLS 103 Physical Activity, Fitness and Lifestyle SPLS 306 Managing Sport and Leisure
SPLS 201 Leadership in Sport and Leisure SPLS 311 Healthy Communities: Healthy Lifestyles
SPLS 202 Psychology of Sport and Leisure SMST 317 Sport Marketing
Highlights of the Sport and Recreation Studies Program at University of Waikato:
• Waikato University has the largest sports grounds of any New Zealand university; students can access two world-class libraries,
computer labs, swimming pool, sports (indoor/outdoor) facilities, and a high tech performing arts complex.
• Students currently involved in national and international competitive sports training have access to a high performance sports
manager while studying.
• The department has strong partnerships with many regional and national sporting organizations. Senior level students may have
the opportunity to gain professional practice experience in the sport and leisure industry.
Special Offerings in Sport and Recreation Studies at University of Waikato:
Students have the opportunity to work with regional organizations on event management projects. Senior undergraduate students may be
eligible for practical placement experience in the sport and leisure industry. Field trips to ‘adventure sites’ and a national park when taking
outdoor recreation based courses are also available.
View the complete university profile and more available classes at www.australearn.org/SportStudies.
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