Bachelor of Letters (Sports Performance and Coaching) (Graduate entry)
Overview
Sport Performance Coaching is the study of enhancing sport performance through coaching, training principles, exercise prescription, and physiological testing. You will learn how to design and coach training programs that targets strength, speed, hypertrophy, muscular endurance, and aerobic and anaerobic energy pathways. Learn the principles of sport coaching, including how to administer and interpret tests of athleticism. You can also explore other interests to complement sport performance—like skill acquisition, biomechanics or psychology.
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Fast facts
Duration: 1 year full-time (equivalent part-time)
Delivery mode:
On campus
Availability:
Full-time
Part-time
Start dates:
March
July (part-time only)
SATAC code: 2BG020
Annual indicative fees (2020):
$7,600 (Commonwealth supported)
Fast facts
Duration: 1 year full-time
Delivery mode:
On campus
Start dates:
March
July
CRICOS: 093040M
Annual indicative fees:
2021: $30,800
Why study Sports Performance and Coaching at Flinders
- Develop the skills and theoretical knowledge to enhance sport performance in yourself and others
- Investigate the physiological demands of a range of sports
- Understand the importance of physiological testing and how it can be utilised in the field
- Create training programs that improve strength, power, speed, hypertrophy, and muscular endurance
- Add to your resume with topics in skill acquisition, biomechanics and psychology
Your career
Prepare yourself for a career in the sport development, sport coaching, leisure and health, and carve out a pathway to further studies in physical education teaching through postgraduate courses.
Potential occupations include:
- sport coach
- sport development officer
- council sport and recreation officer.
What you will study
The program will provide you with the theoretical and practical knowledge, skills and industry contacts required to enter a sports-related field of employment. Topics cover areas such as resistance training, sports performance testing, psychology, coaching science, and physical education.
The degree provides you with practical experience that prepares you for the workforce. Build your own sport coaching programs and take advantage of opportunities to make links with industry professionals.
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