UWA is ranked first in Australia for Agricultural Sciences, Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences and Engineering, and Marine/Ocean Engineering by the Academic Ranking of World Universities in 2018. We boast staff who are among the world’s leading teachers and researchers. Their research will form an integral part of your learning experience.

Sport Science

Do you want to work with elite athletes or the general public in the health and fitness sector? Our Sport Science major will prepare you thoroughly for a successful career in the sport and recreation industries. You'll gain the knowledge, skills and understanding needed in areas such as sport management and delivery, and in service delivery which is essential for athlete preparation and specialised fitness industries. The award-winning sport science practicum provides you with valuable workplace experience enabling you to integrate theoretical concepts with professional practice and interact with other professionals. Placements are available in WA (at no cost) and overseas (at the student’s expense).

Sports Science graduates will have the choice of three distinct career paths. You could enter the broad sports promotion, management and marketing sector. Or you might prefer a career in athlete preparation as an Exercise Scientist. The third pathway will see you move into graduate training in sport, recreation management, coaching, exercise rehabilitation, occupational safety and health or research.