LEADERS IN SPORT World leading facilities, in excess of $127 million across several campuses Over 40 vocational education, undergraduate and postgraduate programs across the university in the sport category Critical mass of academics in sport, exercise science and active living Largest number of students in sport related programs across the university International and national partnerships Encourage all students to be involved in sport and active living no matter what they study Elite Athlete Program
LEADERS IN SPORT COLLEGE OF SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE Separate College of Sport and Exercise Science that services students from Vocational Education level through to PhD. Independent research institute associated with the College- Institute of Sport, Exercise and Active Living (ISEAL). Focused on developing curriculum and programs that student centred Building upon existing industry partnership and expanding into new relationships Renowned CPD program that works with 350 employers
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT Exercise Biochemistry Sport Biomechanics Exercise Physiology Motor Control Motor Learning Sport & Exercise Psychology
INDEPENDENT RESEARCH Colmar Brunton Report Australian industries in this sector continue to grow whilst others are contracting (growth rate between 1-3% p.a.) Victoria has second largest employment market for this sector Industries are mature and stable Increasing need for niche labour skills- e.g. Exercise Rehabilitation One of the conclusions of the report was: In order to achieve success, businesses and employees will increasingly need to become familiar with and highly proficient in using new innovations.
BACHELOR OF EXERCISE SCIENCE (Sport Practice) or (Clinical Practice) Two new courses which are likely to be accredited by Exercise and Sport Science Australia (peak body in our area). The two courses both develop the graduates skills to utilise exercise to produce functional outcomes for clients: Sport Practice- Improve sporting performance and functional capability Clinical Practice- Treat and rehabilitate sporting injuries, workplace injuries, lifestyle conditions etc. The two courses share a common first year and allow for transfer between degrees and into our other sport-related degrees.
CAREER OUTCOME EXAMPLE Bachelor of Exercise Science (Clinical Practice) Exercise Rehabilitation Hospitals and rehabilitation centres Case management Private consultants Bachelor of Exercise Science (Clinical Practice) Master of Clinical Exercise Science and Rehabilitation
BACHELOR OF SPORT SCIENCE (EXERCISE SCIENCE) or (HUMAN MOVEMENT) Many other students also prefer to specialise or develop research streams in areas that are different to those that are needed for accreditation. Both of these new courses share significant parts of their first two years with the two accreditation streams, so transfer between courses is simple. Not accredited by ESSA.
CAREER OUTCOME EXAMPLE Bachelor of Sport Science (Exercise Science) Elite Level Sport Biomechanist AIS/VIS Professional Sports Leagues Private consultancy Bachelor of Sport Science (Exercise Science) Honours PhD in Sport Biomechanics The non-accreditation course allows for four elective spaces which gives the student the opportunity to focus on biomechanics and research methods within their undergraduate course.
BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE (PHYSICAL EDUCATION) (SECONDARY) The College is in the final stages of renewing the curriculum of the undergraduate applied science- secondary PE course so that: The core component of the course will allow for teaching methods in PE and Health to Year 12. The elective component of the course will allow for a third teaching stream in a wide variety of areas of interest for the prospective teacher. An in-depth and reflective coverage of the newly designed national curriculum for Health and PE
CAREER OUTCOME EXAMPLE Bachelor of Applied Science (Physical Education) (Secondary) The obvious graduate outcome of this course is teaching. The advantage of undertaking the VU Bachelor of Applied Science (PE Secondary) course is that the teacher is accredited to teach Health and PE from prep to year 12. In addition, the student will be able to elect a third teaching area to specialise in. The graduate will be required to undertake a Masters of Teaching prior to commencing their career. Bachelor of Applied Science (Physical Education) (Secondary) or Bachelor of Sport Coaching (Physical Education stream) Master of Teaching
DIPLOMA OF SPORT DEVELOPMENT - BASKETBALL OPTION Provide a range of alternative pathways for sport orientated student / athletes at Diploma and above level Specific sports themed off court knowledge based curriculum and on court skill based training Partnering with State Sporting Organisations and Industry Organisations VU Basketball Academy with Andrew Gaze and Nigel Purchase through Australian Basketball Resources Profiling emerging talented basketball student / athletes
DIPLOMA OF SPORT DEVELOPMENT - BASKETBALL OPTION Graduate outcomes targeted at optimising their sport as an athlete, education pathway as a student and career potential as a graduate in the sports community ideally within basketball 2 years duration (mainstream option one year) Whole of athlete approach with activities: Specialist Coaches ie Andrew Gaze, Mark Bradtke Competitive games against other academy teams Postural / Functional Movement screening Community Coaching
COLLEGE OF SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE New developments underway Student focused projects