This double degree enables students to study the management of human and physical resources and facilities in the sport and recreation industries. They gain a sound knowledge of the bio-physical, behavioural and socio-cultural foundations of sport and physical activities, combined with a range of management and communication skills and knowledge necessary to work in various sports and recreation professions. During this four-year degree at The University of Notre Dame Australia, you will develop essential skills and knowledge in accounting, marketing, management, and communication. In addition, you will cover sport and recreation-specific content such as Events Management, Physical Activity and Health, Psycho-social Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity and The Australian Sports System and Communications & Media content such as Media and Society, and Media Ethics and Law.<br><br>This program is designed to give you the skills to manage recreation and sporting organisations and staff and to adapt and thrive in rapid and pervasive economic, social and technological change environments. You will also learn how to manage an individual sporting and recreational agenda and, more broadly, oversee the community’s sports and recreational facilities and resources. As part of our commitment to delivering ethical and practical knowledge, students must complete six industry practicum courses totalling 350 hours over the span of their degree. This provides students with valuable insights into sports and recreation industries, an opportunity for skills development and a chance to build networks within the industry.<br><br>Completing a degree in Communications & Media along with Sport & Recreation Management will complement your management skills with the ability to communicate using a variety of platforms to reach a broad and diverse audience. The Bachelor of Communications & Media lets you explore the principles and techniques of communications and media by examining and creating print, non-print and multimedia texts using traditional, new, and emerging media technologies. You can tailor the program to your particular interest by majoring in Journalism, Film and Screen Production or Photography.