This course prepares students for professional roles in a variety of positions in the private, corporate and government sectors which require personnel with high levels of competence in the area of Exercise and Sports Science. Graduates have successful careers in speciality areas such as exercise rehabilitation, sports administration, physical education teaching, sports coaching, exercise science and strength and conditioning.  Nutrition, health promotion, human performance, human biology, sports management, occupational health and safety are available to be studied as supporting majors, minors and electives. The Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) professional accreditation is also available to be studied as a major. Following completion of both this degree and the ESSA major students may gain accreditation as an 'Exercise Scientist' and membership with ESSA.

Course Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent.

Students specialising in Exercise and Sports Science must complete sixteen core units (240 credit points) in Exercise and Sports Science.  In addition, they must complete eight units (120 credit points) by selecting one of the following eight unit sequences:

1.     An eight unit supporting major from a selected area.

2.     A six unit minor study (from a selected area) plus two electives.

If students are considering entry into the fourth year ESSA Accredited Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science and Rehabilitation) degree, they must complete both the Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sports Science) degree plus the ESSA Major. The Exercise Science and Rehabilitation degree enables graduates to gain accreditation as an 'Exercise Physiologist' through ESSA (see www.essa.org.au).

If students are considering entry into the post graduate Master of Physiotherapy programme, they must complete both the Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sports Science) degree plus the ESSA Major (pre-physiotherapy stream). 

Standard university admission requirements.

The course consists of 240 credit points (16 core) Exercise and Sports Science units, plus an eight unit Supporting Major or six unit Minor, plus two Electives – 120 credit points (8 units).

To complete the degree students must achieve a total of 360 credit points.