Course overview
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Sciences and Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
Our Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Sciences will provide you with knowledge and skills required for a successful career in the sport, exercise and health industries. You'll learn to apply theoretical knowledge to develop and deliver exercise-based interventions for fitness, health and wellbeing, and performance.
In the Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology you'll gain extensive knowledge, skills and competencies to design, deliver and evaluate safe and effective exercise interventions for people with acute, sub-acute or chronic medical conditions, injuries or disabilities.
Why study this course at UWA
- Understand how sport and exercise play a vital part in a human's general health and performance
- UWA is ranked 1st in WA and 5th in Australia for Sports-Related Subjects (QS 2025).
You'll learn to
- build foundation knowledge in the sub-disciplines of exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor control and learning, and sport psychology
- gain advanced knowledge and application of treatment modalities in the areas of cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and other chronic and complex medical conditions
- apply your learning through work integrated learning opportunities to develop your specific understanding and skills in patient assessment and exercise prescription.
Accreditation
The Sport Science, Exercise and Health major (MJD-SEHDM) in any course leading to a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Sciences or Bachelor of Philosophy is accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). Graduates will be eligible to apply as an accredited exercise scientist.
The Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology (73520) is accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). Graduates will be eligible to apply for accreditation to practice as an accredited exercise physiologist.
Course record
Majors
Sport Science, Exercise and Health (Extended Major)
Through this extended major in Sports Science, Exercise Health you'll become skilled in applying your sound knowledge in sport and exercise science theory to the assessment of health indicators and the prescription of exercise for healthy individuals.
Prerequisites:
- Mathematics Applications ATAR OR a mathematics unit taken in the first year
Recommended subjects:
- Mathematics Methods ATAR
Career Opportunities
Exercise Physiologist, Exercise Scientist, Rehabilitation Specialist
Entry requirements
Switch between domestic ATAR data and international qualification equivalents.
IB Diploma
24-26Use the ATAR 70 band together with the relevant qualification and prerequisite requirements.
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
View English requirementPast offer reference
Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.
Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- CrawleyWAAugust 2026
- CrawleyWAFebruary 2026
- CrawleyWA

