Griffith University
Bachelor of Sport Development
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationWith Griffith's five-star rating for overall experience and teaching quality in the field of sports and leisure (Good Universities Guide 2024), you'll be prepared to stand out and succeed in an industry that's constantly evolving and expanding.
Taught on the Gold Coast in world-class facilities, you'll learn the fundamentals of sport development through these main streams of study: sport science, sport management and marketing, health promotion, exercise programing, sports coaching. You'll also study the specialist field of community development through sport, with a focus on designing sport pathways and systems to attract, retain and nurture participants.
Learn how to create, implement, and manage recreational activities for the community and development pathways for elite athletes. Gain comprehensive knowledge of the academic and applied aspects of sport, health and fitness through studies in physiology, biomechanics, sport psychology, sociology, sports management, sport policy, fitness and sports coaching.
Delivery mode
Griffith University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Parklands Dr, Southport, QLD
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR 63.00 or equivalent
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Sport Development will prepare you for the following roles.
Sport and Recreation Officer
A Sport and Recreation Officer coordinates activities, events and programs within the community. You might organise events for the general public o...
Sports Coach
A Sports Coach provides training to athletes or teams of all abilities. You might be working with professional athletes or children who are learnin...
Sports Coordinator
A Sports Coordinator organises and manages sports activities and programmes for schools, clubs, or community organisations. You might work in educa...
Sports Development Officer
A Sports Development Officer promotes participation in a particular sport or activity. You might conduct sessions for the community to attend or wo...
About Griffith University
With social responsibility at the heart of everything we teach, our pursuit of excellence goes beyond the purely academic—to us, being truly great means truly doing good.
In all we do, we strive to create positive, meaningful change in the lives of our students, their families and friends, and society at large.
At Griffith, we believe education is for everyone. No matter their background, we strive to provide the absolute best support to help our students reach their potential. We deliver unique opportunities, made possible through our rich and varied industry partnerships, so that they can access world-class experiences and rewarding careers.
