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Bachelor of Exercise Science

University of Wollongong

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About

Exercise scientists look at the effect of exercise on human performance. They design, implement and evaluate exercise and physical activity for a wide range of people within the community. They provide degrees for improving general health, the prevention of chronic diseases, health promotion and enhanced sports performance.

Throughout the Bachelor of Exercise Science, you will gain a basic understanding of the anatomical and physiological basis of human motion and the effect of exercise on human performance in sport, industry, aging and in healthy living.

This degree also includes a workplace experience component that requires 140 hours of placement in a community, sporting, scientific or commercial exercise setting. Completion of these hours is required to graduate. This experience is an essential part of the learning process and will allow you to put into practice what you've learned during the course to ensure that you are work ready as an exercise scientist. The course will prepare you for a career in sporting organisations, community health units, workplaces, and gymnasiums. 

Areas of study

Biomechanics, exercise physiology, exercise prescription, functional anatomy, human anatomy and physiology.

Career opportunities

Case worker, coaching, exercise scientist, fitness Instructors / personal trainers, health promotion, researcher, sports administrator, strength and conditioning specialist.

Professional recognition

This course has full accreditation with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). Graduates of the Bachelor of Exercise Science are eligible to apply for accreditation as Exercise Scientists with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).

Practical experience

140 hours of work placement in a community, sporting, scientific or commercial exercise setting. This experience will allow you to put into practice what you’ve learned to ensure that you are work-ready as an exercise scientist.

Fees and charges

Refer to University of Wollongong current fee information.

Admission criteria

Applicants with recent secondary education

Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced, any 2 units of science.

Recommended studies: Biology, Chemistry.

Bridging courses in Biology and Chemistry are offered in February each year.

Other applicants

Refer to UOW general admission criteria.

Student profile

Visit the UOW website and select the undergraduate course that you are interested in, then choose the ‘Admission Profile’ tab in the Admissions, Key dates and Fees section.

Further information

View all details of this course on the UOW website.

ATAR profile

ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)

Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.

  1. This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
  2. The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
  3. The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.

Abbreviations

– = data is not available.
<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria

Student profile

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