Sport Development
Sport Development is distinctive due to its unique focus on three main streams of study: sport management and marketing; sport coaching; and sport and exercise science. It also focuses on the development of sport, and community development through sport. This specialist field is concerned with increasing participation in sport through the design of sport systems and pathways in order to attract, retain and nurture participants.
Career Opportunities
Graduates are prepared for careers in coaching, sport science, community sports development and the leisure industry.
The Faculty also offers a range of single and combined courses. See the handbook for details on how to apply through VTAC.
- Visit our School of Management and Marketing.
Deakin's Bachelor of Sport Development attracted Dylan because he knew it would provide him with a broad range of skills. 'I knew I wanted to do something in sport but I wasn't sure exactly what' he says. 'I wanted the exercise science side and the personal training experience but I also wanted the business side.'
'[The practicum at Knox Basketball Stadium] was the best thing ever because you get to apply the things you learn in the course. I also made some really good contacts there who have helped me in my current job.' Dylan now runs the Horsham Amateur Basketball Association Stadium.
