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Kicking Goals in Sport Technology
Associate Professor Amanda BensonCourse Director Sport and Exercise Science
What is Sport & Exercise Science?
SPORT & EXERCISE SCIENCE
Exercise Physiology
Biomechanics
Nutrition
Rehabilitation
Motor Learning
Performance Analysis
Strength Conditioning
Psychology
Physical Activity
Sport & Exercise Industry is GrowingAgeing population
Increase in chronic disease
Increase in obesity: second highest contributor to Burden of Disease after dietary risks
Highly competitive sports industry: sports scientists give athletes a competitive edge
Physical, mental and social well-being of individuals/ community
Career Match: What knowledge and skills do your students need to succeed?
Skills
Inter-personal & Communication Comfortable talking to others, empathy, leadership
Motivator, Mentor. LeaderAbility to motivate others to improve their health or enhance their sporting performance
MonitoringKeeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
InstructingTeaching people how to do something
Knowledge
Education and ExperienceInterest in sport, exercise, health, applied science
Client ServiceThis includes understanding customer needs and measuring customer satisfaction
Administration and ManagementPlanning and coordination of people and resources
Maths ProficiencyEnglish Language
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
First Intake: Semester 1, 20183 years full-timeHawthorn CampusExpected 2018 ATAR: 60+Pathways:
- Diploma of Health Science (UniLink)- Diploma of Sport Development /
Diploma of Leadership Management
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
New state-of-the art laboratories: exercise physiology, biomechanics, virtual reality and augmented reality anatomy, sensors, gym, nutrition
Contemporary curriculum (Active and Applied Learning Opportunities) Practical skills to complement the theoretical knowledge
A course e-portfolio
Four elective units within the degree (tailor to interests) – MINOR
Industry-based entrepreneurial and research projects
140 hours of Industry Placement
Students develop the expertise to navigate the increasingly digitised health, exercise and sport industry – from Year 1
Career Opportunities Sport or Exercise scientistsSports Performance Analyst high-performance or sub-elite sport, community sportCoaching/development officers
Strength and conditioning specialists Corporate health (wellness programs)Government Agencies
Diagnostic InvestigationHealth PromotionGyms
Private practice Postgraduate Study Course Work: e.g. clinical exercise physiology, occupational therapy, physiotherapyResearch Pathways: e.g. Honours, Masters
New in 2018: Swinburne’s Health Precinct
State of the Art Laboratories
VR/AR Anatomy LaboratorySwinburne University has a world first, multi user, shared virtual human anatomy laboratory
Technology is changing the professionPerformance Analysis for Sport
Data Analytics in Sport
Physical Activity Promotion
Population Health
Exercise Testing, Prescription and Monitoring
Smart Technology for Health and Sport3D motion analysis, Wearable sensors, Smart Cricket Ball
Technology in Sport & Exercise Science
Interactive session
Dr Oren Tirosh Dr Sam Wu
Richmond Football Club PartnershipInsight into high performance sport and careers in the field
Site visits and integration into teaching
Diploma of Sport Development/Diploma of Leadership Management
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance – Sport and Fitness
Punt Road Oval has been named the Swinburne Centre
Diploma of Sports Development / Diploma of Leadership and Management
Delivered through the Richmond Institute of Sports Leadership – a joint venture between Richmond Football Club and Swinburne
Allows students’ to continue their development as athletes while establishing future employment and education pathways
Double diploma in 12 months (full time)
Launched Feb 2017 – first cohort of 41 have now graduated (many now employed through Aligned Leisure). Class of 2018 will have 130+ students.
Pathways to a range of undergraduate courses in Business, Management, Exercise Science and Education.
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance - Sport and Fitness
Delivered in partnership with Aligned Leisure (a subsidiary of Richmond Football Club)
Two work placements give students the chance to use their skills in real-world situations
9 months full time
Focus on fitness, physiotherapy, wellbeing, and community health
Students gain additional certifications in Senior First Aid, including:
- Provide basic emergency life support (HLTAID002)- Provide CPR (HLTAID001)- Mental Health First Aid- Level 1 Sport Trainer (Sports Medicine Australia)
Questions?
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