CRICOS 00111D, TOID 3059

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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