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Introduction to Sports

Aim high and become a sports industry professional. Rise to the challenge of managing athletes and sport organisations. Learn to thrive in the high-pressure sports industry that’s economically and culturally valued here and overseas.

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University of South Australia

UndergraduateUSA-HLTH2036

Nutrition and Exercise Biochemistry

100% online

No ATAR required. Start with a subject.

Starts 16 Sep 2024

University of Notre Dame Australia

UndergraduateUND-HLTH1020

Exercise and Healthy Living

100% online

No ATAR required. Start with a subject.

University of Tasmania

100% online

No ATAR required. Start with a subject.

Starts 22 Jul 2024

Griffith University

UndergraduateGRF-THS239

Sport Management Principles

100% online

No ATAR required. Start with a subject.

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Online sports degrees

University of Southern Queensland

PostgraduateUSQ-SSE-MAS

Master of Science (Sport and Exercise)

Online & on-campus

2 years full time or part time equivalent

Torrens University Australia

UndergraduateTUA-SPO-DIP

Diploma of Business (Sport Management)

Turn your sporting passion into a career you love

100% online

1 year full time or part time equivalent

Australian Catholic University

Add rehab to your health science skillset

100% online

6 months full time or part time equivalent

Edith Cowan University

UndergraduateECU-COM-DEG

Bachelor of Commerce

Combine essential business skills with a commerce specialisation

Online & on-campus

3 years full time or part time equivalent

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