As a Sport and Exercise scientist you will have a strong understanding of the scientific principles underlying the benefits of physical activity with a skilled focus on the role of sport and exercise in the enhancement of health and human performance in occupational, educational, sport, exercise and wellness settings. A Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science equips you to:

• Help individuals and athletes enhance their physical performance
• Use sport, exercise and physical activity to help improve health and wellbeing
• Assist with corporate and occupational wellness
• Create and support exercise and physical activity promotions, and
• Contribute to world-class sport and exercise science research.

Successful applicants must acquire appropriate immunisations, permits and police clearances before undertaking placement. It is recommended that these requirements be completed by the end of your first semester/teaching period. See Professional Experience Placement for further information.

Honours

The Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (Honours) degree is available for high-achieving students. It consists of extra study and the development of a personal research project and thesis. An Honours degree is usually essential for entry to research higher degrees. Please refer to the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (Honours) Handbook for eligibility information.

The Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science teaches you the processes and mechanisms underlying physical activity.

Upon graduation you’ll have freedom to choose from a variety of opportunities including:

• Health and wellness management in private/community practices
• Health promotion agencies
• Hospital based scientists (e.g. cardiac or respiratory science)
• Occupational health and safety
• Sports training and rehabilitation
• Exercise and sport science research and testing.

This course is accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA, NUCAP Accreditation). Graduates of this degree are eligible for ESSA professional membership.