Designed for students who wish to gain a comprehensive understanding of sport through both the business and management of sport organisations, as well as the science underpinning exercise for health and sporting performance. The double degree includes concurrent study in the disciplines of Exercise and Sports Science, and Sport Business, and is ideal for those students seeking to work in management positions within the health, fitness, wellness and sport industries, and to operate their own businesses or franchises. The Exercise & Sports Science core degree equips students with the knowledge and practical skills to specialise in the design, implementation and evaluation of programs spanning from improving general health and well-being to enhancing sport performance in elite athletes. The course commences with the study of the human body and focuses on the application to exercise and sport including; exercise physiology, exercise and sports psychology, biomechanics, motor learning and control and strength and conditioning. The Sports Business core degree equips students with the knowledge and practical skills required to function as professionals and industry leaders in contemporary sport agencies and organisations, as well as managing their own sport business. The course commences with an introduction to the sport industry and the application of key business principles and practices including; accounting, marketing, business analytics, sport delivery systems, strategic and human resource management, funding and finance, legal aspects, sport venue and event management, and sport business planning. Course Learning Outcomes Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of exercise and sport science, and sport business theoretical and practical situations. Communicate exercise and sport science, and sport business knowledge, concepts and skills to a variety of populations. Demonstrate a global outlook in exercise and sport science, and sport business situations, showing sensitivity for diversity and impact. Demonstrate appropriate social and ethical values by working cooperatively and collaboratively in exercise and sports science, and sport business settings. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and initiative for own learning and professional practice in exercise and sports science and sport business settings. Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate solutions in exercise and sport science, and sport business contexts. Think critically to analyse, interpret and solve complex exercise and sport science, and sport business situations. Use digital technologies and literacies to assess, evaluate and synthesise information from multiple sources. Employment opportunities Potential career opportunities exist for managers within a range of global sport organisations and businesses, including the diverse areas of professional sport organisations, national and state sport associations, high performance sports centres, health and wellness case management, private exercise, fitness, sport and rehabilitation franchise operations, personal training businesses, and elite and high performance sport organisations. Possible future job titles Sport Business Owner/Manager, Sport Development Officer/Manager, Corporate Fitness Director, Physical Activity Coordinator, Player Welfare Manager, High Performance Manager, Health and Wellness Case Manager, Health and Fitness Centre Leader, Sports Coaching Director, Strength and Conditioning Coordinator