Bachelor
The Bachelor of Sport Coaching and Development prepares students for employment in coaching, coach education, sport science and sport development.
Students will learn to apply a range of skills in the areas of athlete performance, sport management, fundamental sport science and advanced coaching sciences. The course places a focus on sport management subjects along with subjects addressing more advanced aspects of sport coaching and performance analysis.
Students will also complete core subjects in:
Sport coaching placements and internships will allow you to apply your theoretical knowledge to real-life situations. The Bachelor of Sport Coaching and Development also provides a pathway to a range of Allied Health Masters courses, including Sport Analytics, as well as Honours.
The Bachelor of Sport Coaching and Development is an alternative pathway for TAFE Diploma of Sport and Recreation Management/Diploma of Sport Development (Chisholm) to progress to university level study in Sport Coaching and Development.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7.
Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Sport Coaching and Development, students must complete a total of 360 credit points across 3 years.
Year 1 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
Year 2 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
Year 3 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.
Subject name Subject code Year Credit points ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE LTU0AIM 1 0 WOMINJEKA LA TROBE: INDIGENOUS CULTURAL LITERACY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION ABS0WOM 1 0 CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN SPORT COACHING SPE1CSC 1 15 FOUNDATIONS OF EXERCISE PROGRAMMING SPE1FEP 1 15 GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF SPORT COACHING SPE1GSC 1 15 HUMAN BIOSCIENCES B HBS1HBB 1 15 HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT SPE1HGD 1 15 PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTH SPE1PAH 1 15 SPORT MANAGEMENT MGT1ISM 1 15 SPORTS SCIENCE FOR COACHING SPE1SSC 1 15 ADVANCED SPORT COACHING A SPE2ASA 2 15 INCLUSIVE SPORT COACHING SPE2ISC 2 15 RESEARCH AND EVIDENCE IN PRACTICE HLT1RAE 2 15 SKILL DEVELOPMENT IN SPORT SPE2SDS 2 15 SPORT DEVELOPMENT MGT2SDT 2 15 SPORT POLICY AND GOVERNANCE MGT2SPF 2 15 VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT MGT2SVM 2 15 EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION & DELIVERY SPE3EPD 3 15 SPORT AND EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY PHE3SEP 3 15 SPORTS ANALYTICS AND PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS SPE3APA 3 15
A range of standalone elective subjects is available in this course. Some electives are recommended for your course, but you may also be able to choose from a range of University-wide electives or electives from other interest areas or disciplines. Note these electives may have their own prerequisites and other requirements. Please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook for the subjects available.
Capstone subjects are required subjects in your course or major that help you integrate and apply the knowledge and skills you gain to solve real world problems. Capstone subjects are often taken towards the end of your course.
Subject name Subject code Year Credit points ADVANCED SPORT COACHING B SPE3ASB 3 15 SPORT COACHING PRACTICUM SPE3SCP 3 15 TALENT IDENTIFICATION AND GAME DEVELOPMENT SPE3TID 3 15The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course structures, electives and options. The delivery of this course can vary between campuses.
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As a graduate, you could seek employment within major participation sports such as:
Opportunities also exist internationally in sport development, coach education, and the rapidly expanding global sport ecosystem. Note that local, state and national governing bodies for sport will require additional entry requirements for coaching accreditation at all levels.
Professional recognitionThe Bachelor of Sport Coaching and Development is accredited by the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA). Graduates of the Bachelor of Sport Coaching and Development are eligible to obtain ASCA Level 1 Accreditation. Professional membership may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Sport Coaching and Development may be eligible to apply for registration with Fitness Australia as a Registered Exercise Professional (AusREP). Professional registration may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details