Why Bachelor of Human Movement?
Discover the power of movement and inspire others to lead healthier, more active lives.
Apply different exercise techniques to improve the overall fitness and mental health of athletes and sporting teams. Design training programs tailored to the needs and goals of individuals or teams, focusing on technique, strategy and physical conditioning.
With hands-on experience and world-class educators, you’ll be ready for a career as a health and physical activity teacher, human movement practitioner or sports coach.
Whether you’re planning activities for communities, schools or individuals, you’ll gain the knowledge needed to make a lasting impact.
Shape your future and inspire others.
Overview
Studying a Bachelor of Human Movement majoring in Sport Coaching at Adelaide University opens doors to exciting careers in sports, health or education.
This degree blends practical, research-based and professional learning. You'll explore key topics such as human anatomy, exercise physiology, biomechanics and sport psychology. Learn how to design and deliver effective training programs. Analyse performance and promote health through physical activity across all age groups.
With hands-on experience and expert guidance from industry professionals, you'll gain valuable skills in coaching, leadership and performance monitoring.
Graduate ready for a dynamic career as a sports coach, physical activity teacher, and make a lasting impact in the world of sport and physical education.
Key features
Gain hands-on experience and learn from world-class educators.- Explore how physical activity enhances health and wellbeing for all ages.
- Develop key skills in measuring activity levels, data analysis and digital tools for program delivery.
- Learn to plan and deliver fitness programs for schools, communities and individuals.
- Study nutrition, physiology, biomechanics and sports coaching.
- Prepare for diverse careers, including as a health and physical activity teacher, human movement practitioner or sports coach.
What you'll learn
The Bachelor of Human Movement majoring in Sport Coaching is a comprehensive three-year program. You’ll gain essential skills in coaching, leadership and health promotion, focusing on improving the wellbeing and performance of individuals and teams.
In your first year, you’ll build a solid foundation in:
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Motor development and ageing
- Physical activity and health
- Coaching techniques.
These core subjects provide a strong understanding of how the body moves and responds to exercise. You also gain skills in teaching and coaching.
In your second year, you’ll explore topics such as:
- Exercise physiology
- Biomechanics of human movement
- Outdoor leadership
- Motor control and skill acquisition.
This year focuses on developing the skills needed to create effective training programs, analyse performance and support the physical development of individuals.
In your third year, you’ll refine your expertise in:
- Performance analysis and player monitoring
- Sport psychology
- Leadership in teams and groups
- Sport governance and management.
Additionally, you’ll gain practical experience through a human movement class, where you’ll apply your knowledge in real-world coaching and teaching environments.
By graduation, you’ll have the knowledge and experience to help people embrace an active lifestyle that supports health and wellbeing.
Majors
The Bachelor of Human Movement is also available with majors in the following:
What courses you'll study
Complete 144 units comprising:
- 66 units for Core courses, and
- 48 units for one Major from Majors, and
- 6 units for all Work integrated learning, and
- 24 units for Electives
Complete 66 units comprising:
- 18 units from Common core, and
- 48 units for all Program core
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
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Course name
An Ethically Rich Life
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Course code
COREX001
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Units
6
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Course name
Fact or Fiction: Data for Everyone
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Course code
COREX002
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Units
6
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Course name
Igniting Change: Ideas to Action
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Course code
COREX003
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Units
6
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Course name
Proppa Ways, Future Practice
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Course code
COREX004
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Units
6
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Course name
Responsible AI: Bridging Ethics, Education and Industry
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Course code
COREX005
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Units
6
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Course name
Ways of Being, Ways of Seeing
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Course code
COREX006
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Units
6
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| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Exercise Physiology 1
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Course code
HBIO1000
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Units
6
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Course name
Human Anatomy and Physiology A
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Course code
HBIO1002
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Units
6
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Course name
Human Anatomy and Physiology B
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Course code
HBIO1003
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Units
6
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Course name
Motor Control and Learning
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Course code
HBIO2061
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Units
6
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Course name
Physical Activity and Health
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Course code
HLTH1003
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Units
6
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Course name
Motor Development and Ageing
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Course code
HUMV1001
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Units
6
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Course name
Biomechanics of Human Movement
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Course code
HUMV2002
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Units
6
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Course name
Group and Team Leadership
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Course code
PSIO3002
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Units
6
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| Course name | Course code | Units | |
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| Year 1 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
 |
Course name
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Course code
-
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Units
6
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Course name
Human Anatomy and Physiology A
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Course code
HBIO1002
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Units
6
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Course name
Physical Activity and Health
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Course code
HLTH1003
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Units
6
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Course name
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Course code
-
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Units
6
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| Semester 2 | |||
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Course name
Human Anatomy and Physiology B
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Course code
HBIO1003
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Units
6
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Course name
Motor Development and Ageing
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Course code
HUMV1001
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Units
6
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Course name
Teaching and Coaching
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Course code
SPOR2004
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Units
6
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Course name
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Course code
-
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Units
6
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| Year 2 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
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Course name
Active Lifestyles
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Course code
SPOR2003
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Units
6
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Course name
Exercise Physiology 1
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Course code
HBIO1000
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Units
6
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Course name
Motor Control and Learning
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Course code
HBIO2061
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Units
6
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Course name
Sport Practice
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Course code
EDUC3008
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Units
6
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| Semester 2 | |||
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Course name
Biomechanics of Human Movement
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Course code
HUMV2002
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Units
6
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Course name
Exercise Physiology 2
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Course code
HBIO2059
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Units
6
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Course name
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Course code
-
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Units
6
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Course name
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Course code
-
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Units
6
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| Year 3 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
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Course name
Human Nutrition
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Course code
NUTR2004
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Units
6
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Course name
Human Movement Practicum
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Course code
HUMV3900
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Units
6
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Course name
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Course code
-
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Units
6
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Course name
Performance Analysis and Player Monitoring
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Course code
SOCI3003
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Units
6
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| Semester 2 | |||
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Course name
Group and Team Leadership
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Course code
PSIO3002
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Units
6
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Course name
Sport Psychology
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Course code
PSYC3000
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Units
6
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Course name
Sport Governance and Leadership
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Course code
SPOR3004
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Units
6
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Course name
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Course code
-
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Units
6
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Complete 48 units for ALL of the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Exercise Physiology 2
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Course code
HBIO2059
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Units
6
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|
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Course name
Human Nutrition
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Course code
NUTR2004
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Units
6
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Course name
Active Lifestyles
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Course code
SPOR2003
|
Units
6
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|
|
Course name
Teaching and Coaching
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Course code
SPOR2004
|
Units
6
|
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|
Course name
Sport Practice
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Course code
EDUC3008
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Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Performance Analysis and Player Monitoring
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Course code
SOCI3003
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Units
6
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|
Course name
Sport Psychology
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Course code
PSYC3000
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Units
6
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Course name
Sport Governance and Leadership
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Course code
SPOR3004
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Units
6
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| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
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Course name
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Course code
-
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Units
6
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Course name
Human Anatomy and Physiology A
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Course code
HBIO1002
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Units
6
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|
Course name
Physical Activity and Health
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Course code
HLTH1003
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Units
6
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|
Course name
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Course code
-
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Units
6
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| Semester 2 | |||
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Course name
Human Anatomy and Physiology B
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Course code
HBIO1003
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Units
6
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|
Course name
Motor Development and Ageing
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Course code
HUMV1001
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Units
6
|
|
Course name
Teaching and Coaching
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Course code
SPOR2004
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Units
6
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|
Course name
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Course code
-
|
Units
6
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| Year 2 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Active Lifestyles
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Course code
SPOR2003
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Units
6
|
|
Course name
Exercise Physiology 1
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Course code
HBIO1000
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Motor Control and Learning
|
Course code
HBIO2061
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Sport Practice
|
Course code
EDUC3008
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Biomechanics of Human Movement
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Course code
HUMV2002
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Exercise Physiology 2
|
Course code
HBIO2059
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Year 3 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Human Nutrition
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Course code
NUTR2004
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Human Movement Practicum
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Course code
HUMV3900
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Performance Analysis and Player Monitoring
|
Course code
SOCI3003
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Group and Team Leadership
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Course code
PSIO3002
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Sport Psychology
|
Course code
PSYC3000
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Sport Governance and Leadership
|
Course code
SPOR3004
|
Units
6
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|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
Complete 6 units for ALL of the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Course name
Human Movement Practicum
|
Course code
HUMV3900
|
Units
6
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| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
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Units
6
|
|
Course name
Human Anatomy and Physiology A
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Course code
HBIO1002
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Physical Activity and Health
|
Course code
HLTH1003
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Human Anatomy and Physiology B
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Course code
HBIO1003
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Motor Development and Ageing
|
Course code
HUMV1001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Teaching and Coaching
|
Course code
SPOR2004
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Year 2 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Active Lifestyles
|
Course code
SPOR2003
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Exercise Physiology 1
|
Course code
HBIO1000
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Motor Control and Learning
|
Course code
HBIO2061
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Sport Practice
|
Course code
EDUC3008
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Biomechanics of Human Movement
|
Course code
HUMV2002
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Exercise Physiology 2
|
Course code
HBIO2059
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Year 3 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Human Nutrition
|
Course code
NUTR2004
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Human Movement Practicum
|
Course code
HUMV3900
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Performance Analysis and Player Monitoring
|
Course code
SOCI3003
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Group and Team Leadership
|
Course code
PSIO3002
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Sport Psychology
|
Course code
PSYC3000
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Sport Governance and Leadership
|
Course code
SPOR3004
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
Complete 24 units for either of the following:
- 24 units from University-wide electives, or
- 24 units from Program electives: Secondary Health and Physical Education major
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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Course name
Coastal Environments
|
Course code
BIOL2065
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Leadership in Bush Environments
|
Course code
SPOR3005
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Leadership in Aquatic Environments
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Course code
SPOR3006
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Outdoor Leadership for Country and Wellbeing
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Course code
SPOR3008
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Professional Practice in Outdoor Leadership
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Course code
SPOR3009
|
Units
6
|
Notes
Program electives: Secondary Health and Physical Education major - These electives can only be chosen if studying SECHLBHUMM - Secondary Health and Physical Education
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
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Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Human Anatomy and Physiology A
|
Course code
HBIO1002
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Physical Activity and Health
|
Course code
HLTH1003
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Human Anatomy and Physiology B
|
Course code
HBIO1003
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Motor Development and Ageing
|
Course code
HUMV1001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Teaching and Coaching
|
Course code
SPOR2004
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Year 2 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Active Lifestyles
|
Course code
SPOR2003
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Exercise Physiology 1
|
Course code
HBIO1000
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Motor Control and Learning
|
Course code
HBIO2061
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Sport Practice
|
Course code
EDUC3008
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Biomechanics of Human Movement
|
Course code
HUMV2002
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Exercise Physiology 2
|
Course code
HBIO2059
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Year 3 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Human Nutrition
|
Course code
NUTR2004
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Human Movement Practicum
|
Course code
HUMV3900
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Performance Analysis and Player Monitoring
|
Course code
SOCI3003
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Group and Team Leadership
|
Course code
PSIO3002
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Sport Psychology
|
Course code
PSYC3000
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Sport Governance and Leadership
|
Course code
SPOR3004
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
Career outcomes
Want to pursue exciting and impactful careers in the world of sport, health and fitness? You might work a sports coach, developing an athlete’s physical and mental strength. You could become a performance analyst, using data and technology to fine-tune performance for elite teams. Perhaps you’ll work as a physical activity coordinator, designing and delivering fitness programs to improve community health.
Whether coaching a school team, supporting professional athletes or shaping health policy, this degree leads to diverse careers that make a lasting impact on individuals and communities.
Industry trends
Cutting-edge technologies that enhance athlete performance and coaching effectiveness, are creating new opportunities in sports coaching. Artificial intelligence (AI), wearable technologies and even Virtual Reality (VR) are become standard in analysing, monitoring and improving the performance of athletes.
Approximately 2,200 new roles for sports coaches, instructors and officials are expected to be created annually (Job and Skills Australia) over the next five years. With its focus on health, fitness, and athlete development, graduates from Adelaide University’s sports coaching degree will have the required skills and expertise to inspire and lead the next generation of champions.
Ready to apply?
Please note that a non-refundable application fee of AUD$150 applies for every application submitted to Adelaide University.
Your study experience and support
Adelaide University sets you up for success in your studies – and your social life. You’ll have access to work placement and internship opportunities, overseas study tours and exchanges, networking events with guest speakers and more. Our campuses are equipped with purpose-built facilities including lecture theatres, libraries, workshops, laboratories, and spaces that simulate real work environments. These are all supported by the latest technologies and a 24/7 online learning platform with personalised study information and resources.
You’ll have everything you need to live well and thrive during your studies, with health services on campus, gymnasiums, technology zones and modern student lounges. Get involved in campus sport or join our student clubs that will connect you to your passions – and the people who share them.
Adelaide also has a variety of accommodation options to suit your individual requirements and budget, with options ranging from dedicated student accommodation to private rentals. One of the world’s most liveable cities, Adelaide has lots of leafy parks, gardens and social hubs – and some of the highest living standards globally. No matter where you are in Adelaide, you’re only a short distance from beaches, vineyards, museums, art galleries, restaurants, bars and parklands. Visit the accommodation web page to find out more.
Student services
We’re here to support you on your student journey. Adelaide University offers a range of support services and facilities, including:
- Career advice and mentoring services
- Personal counselling
- LGBTQIA+ support
- Academic support
- Fees and finance help
- Security services
- Accommodation services
- Common rooms
- Prayer rooms.
You’ll also have unlimited access to our dedicated student support hub. Visit in-person or online, or contact our friendly team by phone. We can assist you with anything study-related including enrolment, identification cards, timetables, fees and more.
Your campus
You'll be studying at one of our renowned campuses, accessing cutting-edge facilities and contemporary study spaces.
Study hours
Your courses will require a combination of different learning formats, including lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars and practicals. Aside from your classes, you’ll also need to allocate additional time for independent study. This may include assignments, readings, projects and contributing to online discussion forums. As a rough guide, full-time studies may require 12-26 hours of class time and 14-18 hours of independent study per week.
Assessment
During your studies at Adelaide University, you’ll complete a mixture of practical, professional and research-based learning. Your assessment types will vary depending on the degree you’re studying, but may include:
- Case studies
- Essays and assignments
- Examinations
- Group projects
- Internships and placements
- Practicals
- Presentations
- Reports and project documentations
- Research projects
- Workplace and classroom contributions.
