The Bachelor of Physical Activity and Health Science focuses on the roles and benefits of physical activity, exercise and healthy lifestyles. The degree provides a strong academic base in the foundations of health science, into exercise promotion, prescription and delivery, and for physical activity across the lifespan. It focuses on the practical skills required to become leaders in Outdoor Education, HPE Teaching, Coaching and Health Promotion professions. The skills are developed while studying the promotion, maintenance and enhancement of health, physical activity and sport related behaviours. They are further explored in the contexts of community health, personal well-being, leadership in outdoor education and sports performance. Students can choose from a range of electives in the specialised areas of physical education, leadership in outdoor education, sports coaching, and/or health and health promotion. Opportunities for industry-relevant practicum experience are embedded in the degree. The course aims to produce graduates with a strong academic base in health science disciplines related to physical activity and exercise, with the capacity to apply knowledge and skills in an ethical, fair and respectful manner.

From year one, students are introduced to physical activity and exercise engagement, health promotion, and are given a foundation in health science as it relates to human function and performance. This includes fundamental concepts in anatomy, physiology, and human growth and development. Students also commence elective studies in areas of academic or vocational interest.

Examples of the work and settings the course prepares graduates for:

• Government and non-government health, sport and recreation departments
• High performance sport organisations
• Sports institutes and academies
• Corporate fitness
• Commercial and educational outdoor leader
• Adventure therapy
• Outdoor tourism leadership
• Camp director/manager/programmer
• Exercise scientist
• Sports scientist
• Health and fitness consultant
• Strength and conditioning coach
• Sports coach
• Rehabilitation coach
• Performance analyst
• Fitness advisor
• Sports science manager
• Physical activity officer
• Allied health assistant