Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science
Australian Catholic University
CRICOS provider number: 00004G TEQSA provider ID: PRV12008
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
The Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science provides students with the skills and knowledge to improve the health, performance and participation of individuals, teams and athletes. Within this course students will be exposed to the principles and evidence-based research of human movement, and learn how to apply this to both the improvement of sports performance, and within the broader community in the healthcare system. Meeting the professional membership requirements of ESSA, this program provides graduates with a thorough grounding in the scientific bases of exercise and of key principles, concepts and theories related to exercise for health and sports performance. Graduates will gain skills such as leadership, advanced problem-solving, technical proficiency, the capacity to communicate effectively, an ability to be reflective and ethical in their practice, underpinned by justice, equity and respect for the individual. Opportunities for industry-relevant experience are embedded in the course through community engagement and practicum.
Areas of study
Exercise, sports science.
Career opportunities
Health and fitness consultant, exercise scientist, sports scientist, sports coach, strength and conditioning coach, performance analyst.
Professional recognition
This course is currently undergoing re-accreditation by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) at the exercise science level for Strathfield, Melbourne and Brisbane campuses. Accreditation for Blacktown is included in this process. Graduates may also be eligible to apply for Level 1 accreditation with the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA).
Practical experience
Compulsory professional experience of 140 hours is undertaken during the course. Before students begin professional experience for this course, they should review the mandatory state or territory legal and industry policy requirements. An overview of these requirements can be found via the ACU Work Integrated Learning Search tool.
Honours
Available as an additional year to meritorious students who wish to undertake an independent research project in exercise science and human performance in elite athletic, healthy and clinical populations across the life span.
Fees and charges
Visit the ACU website for general information about tuition fees.
Essential requirements for admission
Inherent requirements: Students must meet essential components of this course (capabilities, knowledge, skills) to achieve the course learning outcomes.
Check the special requirements and policies for this course.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: English Standard (Band 3).
Recommended studies: Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE), any 2 units of mathematics or one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
Read more about admission criteria for applicants with recent secondary education.
Other applicants
- Admission criteria for applicants with higher education study.
- Admission criteria for applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study.
- Admission criteria for applicants with work and life experience.
Also refer to the ACU general admission criteria.
Student profile
View the ACU student profile.
Further information
View all details of this course on the ACU website.
Australian Catholic University degrees
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
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.
- 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.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- 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
Course updates
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