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Bachelor of Engineering in Sports Engineering
B.E(SpEng)
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| Location: | North Terrace Campus |
| Duration: | 4 years
(full-time or
part-time equivalent)
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| Degree/Award: | Bachelor |
Australia's first Sports Engineering program. Sports engineers apply their specialised mechanical engineering skills to the design and manufacture of sports equipment and apparel, rehabilitation equipment and exercise equipment, as well as to sports facility design. Examples of projects that a sports engineer may work on include designing tennis racquets to reduce the incidence of "tennis elbow", analysing how a tennis ball bounces, analysing how a cricket or golf ball flies through the air, developing and applying novel materials to enhance sports equipment performance, to mention just a few.
This academic program includes courses in fluid mechanics, dynamics, aerodynamics, sports and exercise biomechanics, physiology, functional anatomy and mechanical engineering. The program culminates in a research project that allows students to apply their knowledge to a real sports engineering project. Graduates will possess the skills and knowledge required to engineer equipment and facilities used by sportspersons and in most situations, graduates will also be able to work in industries where mechanical engineers are employed as 50 percent of the Sports Engineering program is identical to courses in the Mechanical Engineering program.
The first two years include mathematics and physics with an introduction to the basic principles of design, stress analysis, thermodynamics, materials, fluid mechanics, physiology, anatomy, control and computer programming, complemented by laboratory and project work. Year three develops a more complex understanding in these fields, including aerodynamics, biomechanics and sports materials coupled with a design project. In year 4, more advanced courses in finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics and exercise physiology are included in addition to courses in management and the integration of the fundamental work in the previous years into a range of sports-related subjects. The program culminates in a research project that allows students to apply their knowledge to a real sports engineering project.
Students are required to complete 12 weeks of approved work experience.
Please note that each level of the program is intended to be rolled out progressively on an annual basis, therefore in 2010, only levels one through three are available.
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
I am a:
| 2009 CSP IB | 28 |
| SATAC Code | 324521 |
| 2009 CSP TER | 81.85 |
| HESS group
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General |
| Annual tuition fees
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Commonwealth-supported place: $7,567
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| Mid-year entry? | Subject to availability |
| Enquiries | Student Centre |
Not an international applicant?
| International TER | 80 |
| IB | 26 |
| IELTS Total | 6 [more info] |
| Annual tuition fees
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International student place: $25,000 |
| Mid-year entry? | Yes |
| Enquiries | Student Centre |
| International TER | 80 |
| IB | 26 |
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IELTS
Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
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6
5.5
5.5
6
6
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Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?
| International TER | 80 |
| Annual tuition fees
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International student place: $25,000 |
| Mid-year entry? | Yes |
| Enquiries | Student Centre |
The study plans
given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description,
see the program rules.
| Level I |
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Semester 1
Semester 2
* Students who have undertaken SACE Stage 2 Specialist Maths will be required to enrol in Maths IA followed by Maths IB. Students who have not taken SACE Stage 2 Specialist maths will be required to enrol in Maths IMA followed by Maths IA and Maths IB in summer semester to complete the requirements at Level 1. |
| Level II |
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Semester 1
Semester 2
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| Level III |
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Semester 1
Semester 2
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| Level IV |
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Semester 1
Semester 2
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Graduates of this program will have the knowledge to practice as either a Sports Engineer or a Mechanical Engineer. Sports Engineers can seek employment at a national and international level in sporting organisations and institutes, orthopaedic and industrial design companies, to name just a few.
Within these organisations Sports Engineers will have the skills to design more efficient models, materials, equipment, rehabiliation equipment, uniforms, facilities, and infrastructure that will improve and enhance athletic performance.
The program is designed to provide the necessary academic requirements for professional membership of Engineers Australia and many overseas engineering bodies.
The University of Adelaide is committed to regular reviews of the courses and programs it offers to students. The University of Adelaide therefore reserves the right to discontinue or vary programs and courses without notice. Please read the important information contained in the disclaimer.
Last updated: Thursday, 27 Aug 2009
