Deepen your understanding of sport and human movement from sociological, historical, economic and psychological perspectives.
You'll complete coursework that focuses on applying research processes and methodologies in sport sciences. These skills will be applied to the major component of your program, your honours thesis.
During your thesis project, you'll work under the guidance of a supervisor to develop and complete all aspects of a research project. This includes developing a research question, applying appropriate research methods and techniques, and analysing and interpreting your research in a written thesis.
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Exercise physiologist
- Sports therapist
- Sports administrator
- Sport and recreation manager
- Sports academy researcher
- Sports development officer
- Sports centre manager
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How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Research experience
- Laboratory work
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Directed Study A
- Research Skills
- Honours Research Thesis
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