Bachelor of Sport and Active Recreation

Recreation Officer: A recreation officer plans and delivers community programs and activities that promote health, wellbeing, and social connection. They often work for local councils or community organisations, coordinating sport, fitness, and leisure initiatives for people of all ages and abilities. Typical salary: $73K in Australia, with 19.5% five-year job growth projection.

Sport Development Officer: As a sport development officer, you'll help grow participation, performance, and pathways in sport by working directly with clubs, schools, and community groups. Often employed by sporting organisations or local councils.

Strength and Conditioning Coach: Help athletes improve performance and reduce injury through tailored training programs. Working across schools, clubs, or high-performance settings. Aligns with the Strength and Conditioning minor.

Outdoor Educator: Lead groups in nature-based learning experiences like bushwalking, kayaking, camping and rock climbing. Aligns with the Major in Outdoor Education.

Sports Coach: Guide athletes and teams to reach their full potential through skill development, game strategy and motivation. Whether working at the community, school or elite level. Aligns with the Major in Sport Coaching and Development.

Physical Education Teacher: With further study via the Master of Teaching, you can become a health and physical education teacher and inspire young people to lead active, healthy lives.

With further postgraduate study and work experience, careers could include: health and physical education teacher, outdoor education teacher, sport scientist, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, health promotion officer. Salary: $90K typical salary in Australia for sport development roles.