Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science

ATAR 65

Majors Business and Management; Strength, Conditioning and Coaching; Physical Education

Duration 3 years full-time/6 years part-time

Starts March, July

Location Gold Coast, Lismore, Coffs Harbour

Professional placement 140 hours

Professional recognition ESSA, AusActive, ASCA

Entry pathway Diploma of Health (Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology) (page 49)

The Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science is a three-year degree that provides graduates with expert knowledge and skills in exercise science. You will be exposed to the role of exercise in health, fitness, well-being, and sporting performance.

Additionally, this degree has a strong emphasis in developing an understanding of strength, conditioning, and coaching principles preparing you for an exciting career in sport and exercise science.

Career opportunities

As an exercise scientist, graduates can expect to gain employment in sports coaching, strength training and conditioning, sport development, performance testing, health promotion, and sports or recreation facility and program management.

This degree is also a pathway to the Master of Teaching that can prepare students as PDHPE teachers in secondary schools.