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Why study sport at La Trobe?

Turn your passion for sport into a successful career by building hands-on skills and industry connections. From coaching and exercise science to sports management, our programs provide the knowledge and networks to help you thrive in the sporting world.

  • Immerse yourself in a high-performance sports environment at our world-class Sports Park.
  • Gain practical experience with top industry partners like AFL Victoria and Tennis Australia.
  • Study in state-of-the-art facilities, including our athlete performance space, AFL oval, and FIFA-accredited soccer pitch.
  • Enjoy flexible study options, including online and on-campus learning.
  • Explore sport and recreation from multiple perspectives, including scientific, business, and media.
  • Learn from leading experts at a university ranked in the world's top 50 for sports-related subjects*.

*Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), 2023, QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023: Sports-Related Subjects

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Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science

Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science

Gain the skills and experience you need for a career in healthcare, sports, exercise and recreational facilities, education, aged care, government and more. Possible roles include:

  • sports scientist
  • health and wellness officer
  • personal trainer
  • injury prevention or rehabilitation coach.

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Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Management

Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Management

Learn how to manage and deliver community-based sport and recreation services and programs. Possible roles include:

  • sport administrator, officer or manager
  • sport management educator, leader or trainer
  • recreation program manager or sport event manager
  • recreation programs officer.

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Become a sport ambassador

Learn from iconic sportspersons and influential international figures in this free online course. You'll gain the skills, confidence and cultural awareness you need to become a sport ambassador and make a positive impact through sport.

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