Bachelor of Exercise Science
Griffith University
CRICOS provider number: 00233E TEQSA provider ID: PRV12076
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
Learn to apply the science of exercise to develop interventions that improve human health, fitness wellbeing and performance by studying this degree. Exercise scientists apply their knowledge at the individual, community and population levels to build healthier, happier societies.
Graduates of the program are eligible for accreditation through Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA), as an accredited exercise scientist. They use skills and knowledge in the physical, biomedical and psychological sciences required to treat injury and disease, and help people live healthy, fulfilling lives unencumbered by physical ailments. Interventions include education and the promotion and implementation of appropriate physical activity or exercise. As part of your degree, you will undertake professional placement to learn the role of exercise in health maintenance and rehabilitation.
Areas of study
Human movement.
Career opportunities
Exercise specialist for community or sports organisations; clinical scientist specialising in cardiac, respiratory and sleep medicine; rehabilitation, sports or recreation manager; strength and conditioning coach; occupational health and safety officer.
Professional recognition
Accreditation as an exercise scientist through Exercise and Sports Science Australia (subject to application).
Practical experience
Visit the Griffith University website for professional practice requirements.
Fees and charges
Prerequisites
Applicants applying to commence in Trimester 3, 2023 also need to meet the following subject prerequisite: Any two units of English (Band 3).
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Any two units of English (Band 3); One of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics Advanced.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
Griffith VET Guarantee applies to this program.
All applicants
Further information
View all details of this course on the Griffith University website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
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- 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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