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Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Sciences and Master of Applied Human Performance Science

ProviderThe University of Western Australia
Course code: TISCUM019UniversityStudy area: HealthData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesAugust 2026 · Crawley · WA

Course overview

Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Sciences and Master of Applied Human Performance Science

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.

The Master of Applied Human Performance Science aims to improve the knowledge, understanding and practical skills of practitioners currently, or prospectively working in the human performance industry. You'll learn to apply scientific principles and techniques to improve human performance using the latest sport science knowledge.

Career opportunities: Athletics Coach, Exercise Scientist, Performance Consultant, Sports, Health and Fitness Coach

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)
  • Help tackle our biggest health challenges by understanding the effects of physical activity on human health and performance.

You'll learn to

  • demonstrate broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge with depth in the discipline of Sport and Exercise Sciences
  • apply well-developed cognitive, creative and communication skills in diverse contexts
  • develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed in areas such as sport management and delivery, and in service delivery which is essential for athlete preparation and specialised fitness industries.

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.

Course record

Career Opportunities

Athletics Coach, Exercise Scientist, Performance Consultant, Sports, Health and Fitness Coach

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 

Entry requirements

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IB Diploma

24-26

Use the ATAR 70 band together with the relevant qualification and prerequisite requirements.

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English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169

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.

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Past offer reference

Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.

Scored cases
Source countriesChina
Common pathwayBachelor background
Target levelBachelor degree
Offer fieldsBachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies)
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ChinaBachelor background
Bachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies)Bachelor degree · Bachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies) · Offshore
gpa 4GPA 2.76/4.02.76/4.00 · lower band · approx. top 30-35%

Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • CrawleyWAAugust 2026
  • CrawleyWAFebruary 2026
  • CrawleyWA