Bachelor of Sport Development/Bachelor of Business

In this double degree, you’ll gain comprehensive knowledge of the academic and applied aspects of sport, health, fitness and business skills, while developing business management skills to prepare you for a wide range of sport-related career opportunities. You'll combine studies in human anatomy and physiology, health, physical activity, exercise and health promotion, performance analysis, fitness training and coaching with psychology and communication along with sustainable business, commerce and management.

You'll explore four main streams of study: sport and exercise science; business, sport management; health promotion; and sports coaching. You’ll also learn the specialist field of community development through sports, which is concerned with increasing participation in sport through the design of sport systems and pathways to attract, retain and nurture participants. As part of your degree you’ll undertake a professional placement, which will allow you to put your skills and knowledge into practice.

Areas of study

For Sport Development: Sports coaching, officiating and instruction.

For Business: Major: Sport management.

Career opportunities

Community sport and recreation areas, including health promotion and sport development in amateur and professional sporting organisations, sport and recreation centres and resorts, national and state sporting organisations, event management and sport marketing media. Roles include sports development officer, sport and recreation officer, community development officer, sport administrator, sport program manager, sports coach.

Fees and charges

Refer to Griffith University current fee information.