Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science

The Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science prepares graduates to work with people who want to improve their health, fitness and wellbeing, or their sporting performance, or those who want to prevent chronic conditions.

The degree is focused on anatomy, physiology, human movement, exercise physiology, exercise prescription and sports conditioning and training, and includes opportunities to specialise in exercise science or education. Students access facilities that include fully-equipped exercise physiology, biomechanics and biochemistry laboratories, multi-purpose sports hall and weight-training gymnasiums.

Graduates can pursue further study to become an allied health professional in areas such as clinical exercise physiology, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nutrition/dietetics or to become a PDHPE teacher.

Areas of study

Business and management, conditioning and coaching, physical education, strength.

Career opportunities

Exercise scientist in sports coaching, strength and conditioning, personal training, performance testing, gym instruction, occupational rehabilitation, health promotion, sports management.

Professional recognition

Accredited by Exercise and Sport Science Australia at the Exercise Science level. Graduates are eligible for registration as an Exercise Professional with Fitness Australia and as a Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Coach with the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association.

Practical experience

Approximately 140 hours in clinical settings, health and fitness centres, sporting organisations or clubs, schools, academies of sport, or sport and recreation centres.

Fees and charges

Refer to Southern Cross University current fee information.

Pattern of attendance: Duration for students commencing in June is 3.5 years full-time or 7 years part-time.