Undergraduate degree designed for athletes

UNDERTAKING an any kind of study, especially higher education, as an elite sports person is a tough call.

Hours devoted to training, practice and performance are often difficult to fit around a university curriculum.

Now, in a world first, Federation University announced it has partnered with the World Academy of Sport to offer a global online undergraduate degree in international sports management.

The collaboration underlines the university’s growing international reputation in sports science and management which will be further enhanced with opening of its new $15 million Health and Sports Precinct next year.

“Federation University’s sports science programmes and research are world-class, and this new partnership demonstrates that,” Professor Helen Bartlett, Vice-Chancellor and President, said.

“Through the World Academy of Sport, our new international sports management degree will be offered to elite athletes and those aspiring to a sporting career right around the world.”

The British based World Academy of Sport is renowned for delivering tailored educational programmes for athletes, managers, administrators, officials and coaches across the globe.

Chris Solly, World Academy of Sport’s Managing Director, said its aim has always been to offer a complete education program for the sports industry.

“We are excited to be working with Federation University to launch the undergraduate stage of that journey,” he said.

“Through offering this degree as a distance program, it will provide flexibility for those looking to achieve this important qualification alongside their existing careers or activities.”

As an introduction to this qualification the university will offer three new sports management subjects to secondary school students around the globe through the International Baccalaureate Career Programme.

The course is aimed at elite athletes who want to pursue a future career in the business of sport or those wishing to enhance their existing careers within the industry.