Australian Sport Industry

June 5 - 23, 2023

Professional Development Program


This program is a Sport Management professional development opportunity for graduate and undergraduate students interested in the global sport industry. This program is not affiliated with any university, however, if students desire credit, then we encourage them to pursue independent study options as their home institution as it is sometimes possible to arrange. This also can open up the opportunity for financial aide and/or loans if needed. 


Academic Director: We are thrilled to announce Dr. Richard M. Southall as the Academic Director for this program. Richard is a professor in the Department of Sport & Entertainment Management at the University of South Carolina. Since 2008 he has also been the Director of the College Research Sport Institute (CSRI), which sponsors an annual national conference on U.S. college sport and publishes in the Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics. Richard will be with the group everyday and will be responsible for facilitating the learning progress. Click here to read more about Dr. Southall.


Recent Participants: During summer 2022, we had 50+ students from the below schools take one of our professional development classes to Australia or Ireland: NC State University, Ohio State University, Penn State University, San Diego State University, Springfield College, University of Alabama, University of Arkansas, UNC Chapel Hill, University of Delaware, University of Georgia, University of Pittsburg, University of South Carolina, University of Tampa, University of Tennessee, and University of Texas.


Why choose this program?: By participating in the program students will develop a thorough understanding of the Australian Model of Sport. They will learn how federal, state, and local governments in association with National Sporting Bodies and local professional clubs play a leading role in delivering sport and sport related policies and programs to the community. This includes providing support and funding to sporting organizations and clubs as well as being major investors and contributors to building and maintaining sports related infrastructure and sponsoring the hosting of major sporting events, including the 2032 Summer Olympics in Brisbane. Australian sporting organizations and sports clubs play a pivotal role in the delivery of sport to the community.


Upon completion of the program, students will understand the government's role in sport and how the club system works. They will be able to compare and contrast how sport is delivered to the community in the USA vs. Australia. They will be able to appreciate the importance of sport to Australia society from a social, political, health, and cultural context. Students will also learn about the indigenous people of Australia and how in recent years sport is being used as a vehicle to help facilitate social change within the community.


Travel Dates:  June 5 - 23, 2023

Cost:  $3,630** which includes:

  • Australian Domestic airfares: Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS) and Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast (OOL). NOTE: International airfares are NOT included in this price.*
  • Sydney (6 nights); Cairns (6 nights); Gold Coast (4 nights)
  • 16 nights' accommodation (Students will be housed in shared, double or triple occupancy hotel/hostels throughout the program.)
  • 10 meals (6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, & 2 dinners)
  • local transportation to program events included (mix of charter coach and public transport)
  • entrance fees & guided tours per itinerary
  • local tourism, included but not limited to, Sydney Harbor Cruise, Surfing lessons, Swimming/Snorkeling day on the Great Barrier Reef, Hartley's Crocodile Zoo, and much more!

*Cost excludes international airfares USA to/from Australia. These airfares are the responsibility of each participant. You can expect to pay approximately $1,800 - $2,000 for roundtrip airfares USA to/from Australia. Do NOT purchase airfares until established communication and further instruction provided by Sports Travel Academy Staff.
**Subject to change based on enrollment, program details, and currency fluctuations. Use "Email for more info" buttons at the top or bottom of this page to contact Craig Douglass for more details.


Zoom Interest Meeting

Date: Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Time: 7:30pm EST

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​Australia Sports Medicine & Sports Science

January 6 - 22, 2023

Professional Development Program 


Program Details: ​This is a Sports Medicine & Sports Science Professional Development opportunity for graduate and undergraduate students interested in the global Sport & Health Industry. Students that typically go on our programs are interested in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Medicine, Physician Assistant, Occupational Therapy, Strength & Conditioning, Nutrition, Public Health, and/or Exercise Science.


As a result of participation in this Professional Development program, students will learn to appreciate and interact with Sports Medicine and Sport Science professionals from a different culture outside of the United States. They will learn differences between Sports Medicine and Sport Science care/practices in the US and Australia. Students will be given the opportunity to grow through independent exercises that test their current way of thinking about Sports Medicine & Science techniques/knowledge. They will be able to discuss the impact sport has on Australia in terms of the economy, education, and current advances in medicine, science and technology. Our Academic Director, Dr. Jeff Beer, will test students current knowledge in Sports Medicine & Science and make them think about things in a broader context, pushing their thinking and promoting their overall growth as students and individuals.


Travel Dates:  January 6 - 22, 2023


Cost:  $3,445** which includes:

  • Australian Domestic airfares: Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS) and Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast (OOL). NOTE: International airfares are NOT included in this price.*
  • 14 nights' accommodation (Students will be housed in shared, double or triple occupancy hotel/hostels throughout the program.)
  • 10 meals (5 breakfasts; 2 lunches & 3 dinners)
  • local transportation to program events included (mix of charter coach and public transport)
  • entrance fees & guided tours per itinerary
  • local tourism, included but not limited to, Sydney Harbor Cruise, Surfing lessons, Swimming/Snorkeling day on the Great Barrier Reef, Hartley's Crocodile Zoo, and much more!

*Cost excludes international airfares USA to/from Australia. These airfares are the responsibility of each participant. You can expect to pay approximated $2,200 for roundtrip airfares USA to/from Australia. Do NOT purchase airfares until established communication and further instruction provided by Sports Travel Academy Staff.

**Subject to change based on enrollment, program details, and currency fluctuations. Use "Email for more info" buttons at the top or bottom of this page to contact Craig Douglass for more details.


Program Leaders: 

Dr. Jeff Beer (Academic Director):  Dr. Beer is the Chair of Exercise Science at Manchester University in Indiana.
Craig Douglass (Program Director): Craig is the Owner/CEO of Sports Travel Academy. He is Australian born and lived in Australia until relocating to the USA in 2002. He has been directing Study Abroad programs to countries all over the world since 1996 and will be in Australia traveling with this program. 



Australia Sports Medicine Industry

May 13 - 30, 2023

Professional Development Program

 

Program Details: This is a Sports Medicine Professional Development opportunity for graduate and undergraduate students interested in a career in Sports Medicine. Students that typically go on our programs are interested in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Medicine, Physician Assistant, Occupational Therapy, Strength & Conditioning, Nutrition, Public Health, and/or Exercise Science. It is a perfect program for students looking to learn more about these professions as well as to enhance their resume and admissions chances to these graduate level programs. Highlights include: 

  • Students will interact and learn with Sports Medicine practitioners and Aussie students from 3 difference Universities. 
  • Students will have valuable interactions with Sports Medicine experts from Australia & the USA to help them prepare for and finalize their own professional goals.
  • Students will examine all aspects of sports culture through close analysis of primary sources at actual sporting events (ie. rugby and football) and other sites throughout Australia.
  • Students will have a range of cultural and academic experiences as you travel around Australia to Sydney, Cairns, and Gold Coast.

 

Eligible Students: This course is open to and designed for college/university students studying different academic disciplines within Sports Medicine and Athletics. This program is not affiliated with any college/university and students will not receive academic credit for participating. 

 

Travel Dates:   May 13 - 30, 2023

 

Cost:   $3,730** which includes:

  • Australian Domestic airfares: Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS) and Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast (OOL). NOTE: International airfares are NOT included in this price.*
  • 16 nights' accommodation (Students will be housed in shared, double or triple occupancy hotel/hostels throughout the program.)
  • 11 meals
  • local transportation to program events
  • entrance fees & guided tours per itinerary
  • entry to a professional Australian Football game
  • local tourism, included but not limited to, Sydney Harbor Cruise, Surfing lessons, Swimming/Snorkeling day on the Great Barrier Reef, Hartley's Crocodile Zoo, and much more!

*Cost excludes international airfares USA to/from Australia. These airfares are the responsibility of each participant. You can expect to pay approximated $2,000 for roundtrip airfares USA to/from Australia. Do NOT purchase airfares until established communication and further instruction provided by Sports Travel Academy Staff.

**Subject to change based on enrollment, program details, and currency fluctuations. Use "Email for more info" button at the top or bottom of this page to contact Craig Douglass for more details.

 

Program Goals:  As a result of participation in this Professional Development program, students will learn to appreciate and interact with Sports Medicine professionals in their field from a different culture outside of the United States. They will learn differences between Sports Medicine care/practices in the US and Australia. Students will be given the opportunity to grow through independent exercises that test their current way of thinking about Sports Medicine techniques/knowledge. They will be able to discuss the impact sports has on Australia in terms of the economy, education, and current advances in medicine. Our Academic Director, Dr. Jim Mensch, will test their current knowledge in Sports Medicine and make them think about things in a broader context, pushing their thinking and promoting their overall growth as students and individuals.

 

Program Leaders:

  • Dr. Jim Mensch (Academic Director): Dr. Mensch is the Athletic Training program director at the University of South Carolina. He has led students on Study Abroad programs to Australia, Italy, Greece, Ireland, Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, and China. Dr. Mensch has worked with Sports Travel Academy for over 10 years.

  • Craig Douglass (Program Director): Craig is the Owner/CEO of Sports Travel Academy. He is Australian born and lived in Australia until relocating to the USA in 2002. He has been directing Study Abroad programs to countries all over  the world since 1996 and will be in Australia traveling with this program. ​

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