The Bachelor of Sports Development is a multidisciplinary three year program intended to provide entry-level graduates with a comprehensive knowledge of the academic and applied aspects of community sport, health and fitness. The program includes studies in human anatomy and physiology; health, physical activity, exercise and health promotion; performance analysis, fitness training and coaching; psychology, communication and management. The program will build upon Griffith's strong reputation in sports science, sports management and education and will be delivered using existing, highly-qualified staff and will be taught in world-class facilities.

Graduates will seek employment in community sport and recreation, including health promotion officers, development officers within amateur and professional sporting organisations, program staff and managers at sport and recreation centres and resorts, executive officers with national and state sporting organisations, event managers/ coordinators, and sport marketing and media officers.

The intention of this program is to prepare graduates for employment in community sport and recreation, including health promotion officers, development officers within amateur and professional sporting organisations, program staff and managers at sport and recreation centres and resorts, executive officers with national and state porting organisations, event managers/ coordinators, and sport marketing and media officers.