Bachelor of Sport Coaching and Exercise Science/Bachelor of Information Technology - 157JA
| Course Code: | 157JA |
|---|---|
| Course Version: | 1 |
| Location: | UC - Canberra, Bruce |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Health |
| Discipline(s): | Discipline of Sport and Exercise Science Academic Program Area - Maths & Technology |
| UAC Code: | 365006 |
| CRICOS Code: | 071091D |
| English Language Requirements: | Academic IELTS of 6.0 or equivalent, with no band score below 6.0 |
Introduction
A double degree in Sport Coaching and Information Technology provides professional preparation for people seeking a career in sports analytics, sport science and information technology. Students will develop a broad range of technical, analytical and communication skills to address the needs of modern sport technology. Students will learn how to make effective use of computer systems and information technology in sport and explore the methods of designing and developing new technology and systems to analyse sport performance.
Enquiries
- Prospective Domestic Students
- Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226)
- Prospective International Students
- Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342
- Current and Commencing Students
- Please contact the Faculty of Health faculty office, email student.centre@canberra.edu.au
Admission Requirements
Normal UC requirements for admission to an undergraduate course.
Additional Admission Requirements
Refer to individual courses.
Assumed Knowledge
Refer to individual courses.
Information on admission closing dates can be found here.
Course Requirements
Placement Requirements
This course requires students to meet compulsory placement requirements prior to undertaking professional placement (Work-Integrated Learning) in a clinical or professional setting. For information on what these requirements are and how to meet these requirements, please visit www.biztalkia.com/placement
Awards
| Award(s) | Official Abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Information Technology | BIT |
| Bachelor of Sport Coaching and Exercise Science | B SportCoach&ExerciseSc |
Alternate Exit Awards
| Bachelor of Sport Coaching and Exercise Science | Bachelor of Information Technology |
Typical Study Pattern
Please refer to the tab to view Course Requirements, check unit details and select Restricted Choice Units for the course. Please note not all units are offered in each teaching period.
Unit Delivery Modes
Delivery modes for units in this degree are yet to be confirmed. Please contact us for more details. This course is closed from the end of semester 1, 2014. Please see Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science/Bachelor of Information Technology, 277JA, for more information.
Professional Accreditation
Graduates are eligible to apply for membership with Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA).
Graduate Employment
Graduates can expect to find employment as a sport scientist in Commonwealth and State Government Departments of Sport and Recreation. The combination of Sport Coaching and Exercise Science and Information Technology provides a wide range of employment opportunities in the public and private sector, especially in the development of new technologies in sport. Graduates will be qualified to apply for specialised postgraduate courses in sport and information science at the University of Canberra.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Course Objectives | Graduate Qualities |
|---|---|
| Academic training for employment in the coalface delivery of sport and information systems | 1. Communication (a-e) 2. Information literacy and numeracy 3. Information and communication technology 4. Problem solving (a-e) 5. Working with others (a-f) 6. Effective workplace skills (a-c) 7. Professional ethics (a-b) 8. Social responsibility (a-d) 9. Life long learning (a-d) 10. Personal attributes (a-e) |
| Academic training for academic pathways into masters programs | 1. Communication (a-e) 2. Information literacy and numeracy 3. Information and communication technology 4. Problem solving (a-e) 5. Working with others (a-f) 7. Professional ethics (a-b) 8. Social responsibility (a-d) 9. Life long learning (a-d) 10. Personal attributes (a-e) |
| Eligibility for membership to the Australian Association for Exercise and Sport science | 1. Communication (a-e) 2. Information literacy and numeracy 3. Information and communication technology 4. Problem solving (a-e) 5. Working with others (a-f) 6. Effective workplace skills (a-c) 7. Professional ethics (a-b) 8. Social responsibility (a-d) 9. Life long learning (a-d) 10. Personal attributes (a-e) |
Course Duration
Standard eight semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.
Honours
Refer to individual courses.
UCC Pathway
Diploma of Information Technology; Diploma of Information Technology Extended.
Offerings
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Past Offerings
- 2012->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2013->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2014->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2015->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2016->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2017->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2018->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2019->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
Enrolment Numbers
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