Take a different view of sport, activity and leisure from sociological, historical, economic and psychological perspectives.
You'll understand the role and importance of sport, and how different social factors can influence motivation and participation.
The career fields are diverse, and include journalism, management, PR and marketing, public health, education and psychology.
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:
- Recreation coordinator
- Sports administrator
- Sports journalist
- Venue operations officer
- Sports and events manager
- Sports development officer
- Sports centre manager
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Renee's PhD story: exploring how ‘jumping genes’ disrupt early development
5-minute read
UQ people
Aakash's PhD story: understanding the psychology of giving
6-minute read
UQ people
Dylan's PhD story: breathing new life into a living Indigenous language
4-minute read
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Overseas study
- Workshops
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- From Bradman to Freeman: Mythic Qualities of Australian Sport
- Biophysical Development, Measurement and Assessment
- Physical Activity & Health
- From Playground to Podium: Critical Analysis of Sporting Issues
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