Here is a fact you are probably already aware of: Australians have an intense love for sport and recreation.
Our successes in the international sporting arena and our high number of well-known sporting stars have taken Australia’s international profile to its highest level ever.
It is not only elite athletes who reap the rewards of Australia’s thriving sports and recreation culture. Their success has driven fields like sports medicine, sports management, leisure studies and outdoor recreation into the mainstream of career choices.
Freedom to choose
No other field better illustrates what Australian institutions can achieve with their fresh approach to tertiary education. Over the last decade they have continued to develop new programs that serve emerging industries and career niches in sports and leisure. In fact, if you want a career in this field, Australia is the best place to prepare you.
Determination and passion will get you into some of these university courses. But if you want to study a course with a health or science side to it, such as biomechanics, exercise science or sports medicine, you will need to achieve high entry scores.
You also have the option of studying a diploma or advanced diploma at a vocational education and training (VET) institution. You will find a range of specialisations from surfing to fitness to general recreation. The very high standard of teaching will prepare you for a career in outdoor health, occupational health and safety, coaching or officiating. And, just like at university, you will have access to training and facilities that reflect the latest professional standards.
There are many postgraduate coursework programs on offer to graduates. Some are suitable for sport and recreation professionals, while others give graduates of other fields a chance for a career change.
If your interests are on the health side, look at options in ‘health services and support’, ‘rehabilitation’ and ‘medicine’. You may also find what you want in profiles for ‘tourism and hospitality’, and even ‘business and management’.
Use our Search function to find a list of Australian institutions offering qualifications in this field.