Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Management

Learn how to manage community sport and recreation services with La Trobe's Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Management. In this degree, you will explore topics such as program design, sport coaching, human resource management, marketing, delivery and evaluation, government policy and funding, facility and venue management, sport law, professional communication and more. Build the skills to engage with communities, work with volunteers and support physical activity, community development and wellbeing. You'll apply your learning in the real world through placement opportunities with organisations such as local councils, sport associations, community groups and clubs. If your goals or circumstances change, you may have the flexibility to complete an earlier qualification after one year with the Diploma of Sport and Recreation Management, or after two years with the Associate Degree of Sport and Recreation Management. By studying the Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Management, you will learn how to: design, deliver and evaluate community sport and recreation programs assess community needs and plan services that support participation and wellbeing interpret policy, funding, safety and legal requirements in sport and recreation apply marketing and branding principles to sport and recreation programs manage facility and venue operations for sport and recreation settings engage with community groups, clubs, volunteers and local sport organisations. The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7 - Bachelor Degree.