ABOUT BACHELOR OF SPORT, RECREATION AND EVENT MANAGEMENT

Sport, recreation, and events provide not only health, fitness, and entertainment benefits to people world-wide, they comprise a multi-million dollar sector that generates employment for sport development managers, event managers, and more.

This course commences with an introduction to the sport, recreation, and event sector and focuses on the key aspects of sport delivery systems, event management, leadership and programming, culture and professional identity development, sport and recreation facilities and services management, strategic and human resource management, marketing and communications, funding and finance, sports venue management, event operations management, legal aspects, and business research and planning. Students also undertake a range of professional industry practice opportunities and community-interactive project work in the relevant industries. Students have the opportunity to further specialize in their studies with a stronger industry focus in various fields, such as marketing, sports science, human resource management, public relations, or tourism and hospitality management. Students graduate ready to enter the fast-paced and dynamic sport, recreation, and events sector, having learned the industry-focused theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to succeed.