Bachelors in Sports Science in Australia

The Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science) develops the skills to integrate exercise and physical activity with disease prevention and the promotion of good health, rehabilitation, nutrition and sports performance.

Students will have the opportunity to include elective units throughout their degree or to take a major or minor sequence from another discipline area within the University to complement their major in exercise science. 

As an exercise and sport science student, you will learn how to integrate exercise and physical activity with health, sports performance and disease prevention. Exercise scientists help people recover from injury, maximise the performance of elite athletes, promote healthy ageing and generally improve people's health and wellbeing.
 

During this three year degree, your studies will cover all aspects of exercise and sport science, including musculoskeletal anatomy, body systems, muscle mechanics and training, neuroscience, nutrition, exercise testing and prescription, and motor control and learning.

This program incorporates significant clinical and professional fieldwork opportunities, providing hands-on experience with real clients in a supervised industry placement. 

Find your specialty with an Honours degree.

Over 8 million adults and 3 million children participate in sport each year, while nearly 60,000 Australians were hospitalised for sporting injuries between 2016–17.* With such a high level of participation and risk, scientific research is extremely valuable in addressing issues relating to people's health, wellbeing, performance and participation. La Trobe's research in human movement and sports science is rated 'well above world standard'.**

La Trobe's Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (Honours) lets you explore your area of interest in sport and human performance. Choose an area you're passionate about and delve deep into the science, theory and related practice. You'll work closely with a supervisor on a one-year research project, which will culminate in the submission of your thesis.

The focus of your research from a wide range of fields, including applied exercise physiology, biomechanics, strength and conditioning, sport analytics, sport performance and recovery, motor control and skill acquisition, and sport technology. From there, you'll learn research skills relating to data collection and analysis, statistics, academic writing and science communication.

You'll have access to La Trobe's $150 million Sports Park as part of your Honours project, which features leading facilities for sport research and data analytics.

When you study with La Trobe, you could have the chance to undertake your research with one of our elite sport partners, including Carlton Football Club, Melbourne City Football Club and Melbourne Rebels. We also have partnerships with Defence Science and Technology, Champion Data, Nike, Softball Victoria, Northern Football Netball League and Australian Institute of Sport.

An Honours degree gives you an edge in a highly competitive job market. You'll also have the option to continue your research at Master's level or, if your sights are set higher, receive direct entry into a PhD.

QUT’s degree in sport and exercise science is one of the first university programs in Australia to offer you a clear pathway into a career as accredited exercise scientist or accredited sports scientist. You will learn to apply complex knowledge to the design, delivery, and evaluation of exercise programs, interventions and assessments that meet the specific needs of your clients.

This is a one-year degree or equivalent part time study, taught in English, for high-achieving students who have already completed a relevant Bachelor degree. Students initially develop an understanding of ethical research design, practice and analysis within a high performance research setting. This knowledge is then incorporated into an original and independent research project conducted under the supervision of academic staff and/or industry professionals with expertise in the field.

In an increasingly competitive job market, an honours degree will give you an edge over candidates who just have an undergraduate degree

Studying exercise and sports science with UNE gives you access to high-quality education and world-class sports, exercise and health facilities.

Our research is recognised as being among the best in the world. Our human movement and sports science research received a rating of 5 – well above world standard – by the Australian Research Council in 2019.

We have been selected as the academic partner institution for the NSW Rugby League Centre of Excellence to be established at Sydney Olympic Park. This partnership may provide you with opportunities to undertake exercise and sports science internships with NSW Rugby League.

UNE is a member of the Elite Athlete Education Network (EAEN). We offer our student-athletes flexible study options to balance sporting pursuits with academic requirements.

SportUNE at UNE is one of the best university sporting precincts in Australia. We offer variety, flexibility and a range of new facilities and services. Our facilities include a state-of-the-art fitness and strength building gym, a new 25-metre pool, 6-lane indoor heated pool, indoor and outdoor courts, a climbing and bouldering wall and 15 hectares of playing fields.

Our small class sizes mean you will receive an excellent level of one-on-one attention from our highly qualified teaching staff, whether you’re studying on campus or online.

If you are passionate about improving health and fitness through exercise and sport, and maximising human performance, this course is for you.

You will have opportunities to:

• Tailor your studies to your career objectives by choosing from a wide range of listed elective units. For example, select units such as Understanding and Changing Human Behaviour to pursue a hands-on coaching or training career, or choose units in business and sports physiology to open opportunities in sports-based businesses.
• Hone your analytical, technical and professional skills in the areas of movement analysis, health and fitness assessment and exercise training for health and performance.
• Put your skills into action by completing 140 hours of practical experience as part of your course.
• Qualify as an Accredited Exercise Scientist (AES) with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) by completing the coursework and practicum placement. Through accreditation you will be recognised for your expertise in the design and implementation of exercise interventions to prevent disease and improve human performance and wellbeing.
• Work with a clinical placement officer who will help you identify suitable practicum sites and supervisors to ensure your practicum placement complies with ESSA accreditation requirements.
• Study on campus or online, giving you the flexibility to balance your studies with your other commitments.
• Transfer to the four-year Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology on completion of 20 units including 12 core units with a Credit grade point average.
• Progress to the Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science with Honours or the research-based Master of Science if you achieve an above-average academic record in your course.
• Graduate with a Diploma in Science or Advanced Diploma in Science if you choose not to complete the Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science at a stage where you fulfil the requirements of either of those courses.

We offer flexible entry pathways to allow you to advance your career as an Accredited Exercise Scientist.

If you have a strong interest in this area and some experience, but it has been a while since you studied, you may be able to enter this course via the Bachelor of Scientific Studies.

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