UOW sport:
changing the game

Explore sport at UOW

Your degree doesn't necessarily need 'sport' in its name to lead to a career a sport.

Whether you're passionate about helping athletes perform at their best, supporting healthier communities through nutrition and wellbeing, managing major events, building sport brands, shaping fan experiences, or using data and technology to improve the game, there are many ways to turn a passion for sport into a career.

At UOW, you can explore sport through health and performance, business, education, nutrition, data and technology, while also getting involved through sport, fitness and competition on campus.

 

Study sport and exercise

At UOW, you can combine your passion for sport with a degree that prepares you for a range of careers on and off the field.

Our sports related courses allow you to follow your interests throughout your degree and obtain a wide range of knowledge and experience across different disciplines within the sports industry which can help in deciding on a career path in the future. 

Industry-connected learning

Across selected sport-related courses, students can put their learning into practice through industry placements, projects and experiences with sporting organisations.

140 hours of practical experience

Students in the Bachelor of Exercise Science complete 140 hours of practical placement in community, sporting, scientific or commercial exercise settings, including opportunities to gain experience with sport industry organisations.

Help support real sports events

Students in the Sports Marketing and Management major can put their learning into practice by working with Football South Coast to help plan and deliver their annual walking football tournament.

Behind the scenes on matchdays

Students in the Sports Marketing and Management major can gain practical insights from industry professionals through behind the scenes experiences on match days with our community partners, including the Illawarra St George Dragons.

Interested in sports data, engineering, and technology?

A career in sport doesn't always require a sport-specific degree. Data, engineering, and technology are increasingly used across areas such as performance analysis, biomechanics, athlete equipment, video-assistant referee technology, venue operations, and many more.

At UOW, students studying disciplines such as data, engineering, and technology may have opportunities to explore sport-related applications through projects and research.

Explore our computer science and information technology courses.

Play sport and train at UniActive

UniActive offers a range of free social and competitive sport opportunities for students to get involved with while studying, including:

  • Free social sport sessions weekly
  • SSAF funded student places in UniActive competitions
  • Student sport and fitness clubs
  • Opportunities to represent UOW at UniSport Nationals and Indigenous Nationals

Additionally, UOW students receive discounted membership to UniActive facilities including the gym, fitness classes, and swimming pool.

Competitive & social sport

Sport & fitness facilities

Sports-related research

UOW has a strong history of producing impactful, world-leading research in the field of sport, and our students are consistently learning from industry leaders throughout their degrees.

Interested in becoming a researcher in the sports field? Find out more about our research degrees.

Breast Research Australia (BRA)

Led by Associate Professor Deirdre McGhee, BRA aims to improve bra fit and design so that all females are able to participate comfortably in physical activity and enjoy the associated health benefits.

Mental Health in Sport

UOW’s Associate Professor Stewart Vella is the most published researcher in the world on the topic of mental health in sport, and is the Director of the Global Alliance for Mental Health and Sport.

Pioneering research on children’s health

Distinguished Professor Anthony Okely has been established as a world-leading expert on movement behaviours (physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and sleep) in children.

Surfing as a Science

Led by Professor Marc in het Panhuis, The Surf Flex Lab is one of the World's leading Surf Engineering research laboratories that aims to maximise performance, sustainability and enjoyment of water sports.

Student testimonial

Growing up in a small town, sport was my whole life. I want to use my degree and take my skills back and give opportunities to the country kids. Zoe Welsh