Fundamentals of Sport and Recreation

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
SPOR 1000
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Course ID
200245
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East, Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Management
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Gavin Colville
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course will give students a sound understanding of the sport and recreation industry in Australia. Students will be introduced to key stakeholders within the sport and recreation industry and explore the key managerial skills, knowledge, and tasks of those responsible for the oversight and provision of sport and recreation opportunities. Students will also examine industry application of various theoretical models and concepts.

  • The Unique Aspects Of Sport And Recreation
  • Emerging Trends And Industry Impact
  • The 3-Sector Model Of Sport And Recreation
  • Sport Governance
  • Financing The Sport And Recreation Industry
  • Strategic Management In Sport And Recreation
  • Human Resource Management In Sport And Recreation
  • Sport Media And Digital Technology
  • Organisational Change In Sport And Recreation
  • Ethics In Sport And Recreation

Course learning outcomes

  • Discuss how the unique contextual aspects of the industry impact the role of the sport and recreation professional
  • Identify and explain the key managerial tasks and responsibilities of the sport and recreation professional
  • Identify and distinguish between the differing roles and responsibilities of the public, not-forprofit, and professional sectors in sport and recreation
  • Articulate the need for trend analysis and managerial adaptation
  • Apply key theoretical models and concepts to current industry needs

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 24619
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 22
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2052
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2052
Class number
Class number 24620
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 28
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-42
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-42

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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