Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
Through this Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science from University of Canberra, you’ll develop a broad understanding of all aspects of sport and exercise science and will explore the complexity of human movement, while developing strategies to assist athletes in reaching their full potential.
Duration
3 years
Starting Date
February, August
Tuition Fee
TBA
Location
Canberra, Australia/Blended/Online
CRICOS Code: 081005B
Admission Requirements
Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification
- ACT: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematical Methods and Physics majors.
- NSW: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
English Language Requirements
- IELTS Band: 6
- PTE Academic: 53
The program
Having access to UC’s innovative and unique Sporting Commons gives you unprecedented connections with community and professional sporting organisations right here on campus. You’ll be encouraged to network with and become part of the Canberra sports community in the company of Australia’s leading elite sports teams and research centres.
During your time at UC, you’ll undertake regular Work Integrated Learning (WIL) in the form of professional internships and will develop a research project in an area of sport and exercise science of particular interest to you.
As this course is accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA), upon graduation you can submit an application for exercise science membership. This course has a particularly strong link between professional placements and employment, with many interns securing future roles even before graduation.
High performing students may be eligible for enrolment in the Bachelor of Sport Studies (Honours), or if you’d prefer to progress to postgraduate study, you could undertake the Master of Sport and Exercise Science (Research) or one of many other related master’s programs in the Faculty of Health.
Study a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science at University of Canberra and you will:
- Cover a range of exercise science subjects, from human anatomy and physiology to motor control and psychology
- be academically prepared for a career in the sport industry
- develop comprehensive skills in areas such as biomechanics and sport analytics.
Courses Included
- Systemic Anatomy and Physiology
- Regional Anatomy and Physiology
- Research and Professional Practice
- Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Biomechanics
- Sports Medicine
Career Opportunities
- Exercise scientist
- Sport development officer
- Health promotion officer
- Sports analyst
- Sports policy and strategy analyst
- Performance analyst
- Physical training specialist
- Strength and conditioning coach
Interested? Get started today!
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CRICOS number: University of Canberra / University of Canberra College #00212K,
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