100-level

SPRT107
Sport Nutrition
Description
This course provides an understanding of nutritional principles for healthy living and maintaining and improving sporting performance. The course will identify recommended nutritional practices for various populations including athletes, recreational exercisers, and groups with specific nutritional needs. The use of nutritional supplements in sporting performance will also be examined.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2026
Special non-calendar-based One 2026 (UC Online)
Points
15 points
Restrictions
SPCO107

200-level

SPRT204
Biomechanics
Description
Gain knowledge of the mechanical principles governing movement, with application to a range of sporting and other movement contexts. The course will explore biomechanical concepts through both tutorial-based and practical activities, equipping students to analyse and assess movement from both qualitative and quantitative viewpoints.
Occurrences
Semester One 2026
Semester One 2026 (Distance)
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
SPCO104 or SPRT104
Restrictions
SPCO204
SPRT221
Injury and Rehabilitation
Description
This course will provide students with an understanding of prevention, treatment, management and rehabilitation of acute and chronic sports injuries, essential for sports coaches. The injury risk to special population groups such as children, adolescents, and female athletes will be highlighted.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2026
Semester Two 2026 (Distance)
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
SPRT109
Restrictions
SPCO221

300-level

SPRT304
Applied Movement Analysis
Description
This course explores practical applications of biomechanics and performance analysis to equip students to support athletes in enhancing sporting performance and minimising injury risk. Students will gain an understanding of the use of analytical methods and tools to collect, analyse, and interpret quantitative data, and apply the principles of biomechanics and performance analysis to measuring and supporting performance.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2026
Semester Two 2026 (Distance)
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
SPCO204 or SPRT204, or 30 points at 100-level MATH or PHYS and approval from Programme Coordinator.
Restrictions
SPCO304
SPRT309
Applied Exercise Physiology
Description
This course provides students with an opportunity to extend their knowledge in the field of exercise physiology as it applies to health and sports performance settings. This includes examining ergogenic aids, the benefits of physical activity, and the effects of different environments on the acute and chronic response to exercise. The assessment will require the development of a novel sport science test; students will bring their existing knowledge of a sport to devise a unique sport-specific assessment tool and examine its validity and reliability.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2026
Semester Two 2026 (Distance)
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
SPRT209 or SPCO209
Restrictions
SPCO309
SPRT331
Performance Analysis 2: Tools and Techniques
Description
This course equips students to analyse skilled performance in both a team and individual setting using a range of software, equipment and methodologies. Successful students will be able to analyse technique, tactical, movements and decision making abilities. The importance of designing effective key performance indicators and producing opposition analysis and scouting reports will be introduced and discussed. Modern techniques will be taught including leading performance analysis software. Students will get an opportunity to test and become more proficient in effective communication methods.
Occurrences
Semester One 2026
Semester One 2026 (Distance)
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
SPRT131
Restrictions
SPCO331
SPRT341
Strength and Conditioning for Sports Performance
Description
This course provides students with an introduction to the software and technologies used by high performance sports teams. Students will gain experience implementing innovative training methodologies, and learn to organise and concisely report large sets of training and testing data. Furthermore they will develop practical skills working in a team environment and will learn to prioritise training objectives within a short-term training plan.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2026
Semester Two 2026 (Distance)
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
SPRT211 or SPCO241
Restrictions
SPCO341
SPRT343
Performance Nutrition and Recovery Monitoring
Description
This course challenges students to critically assess various contemporary nutritional and recovery techniques and delve into the research to determine their effectiveness. Students will look at the multidisciplinary relationship between the sports nutritionist and the strength and conditioning coach. Additionally, students will gain an appreciation of when it is appropriate to recommend a particular supplement / recovery intervention.
Occurrences
Semester One 2026
Semester One 2026 (Distance)
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
SPRT107 and 45pts 200-level SPRT or SPCO
Restrictions
SPCO343

Not Offered Courses in 2026

200-level

SPRT231
Introduction to Performance Analysis
Description
This course provides students with an understanding and appreciation of the development and position of performance analysis in sport. Practical skills using modern performance analysis techniques will be developed. Students will be required to track and analyse the performance of an athlete within a team sport through the duration of the course.
Occurrences
Not offered 2026, offered in 2025
For further information see SPRT231 course details
Points
15 points