Course overview
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Exercise and sports science explores human movement and how it applies to physical activity. Advances in research and technology related to sports and exercise are constantly revealing new ways to optimise human performance, fitness and health. This course will help you to maintain your on-the-pulse professionalism in this dynamic industry.
Gain critical knowledge in areas such as biomechanics, exercise physiology, human nutrition and sport psychology, and hone your logical, critical and creative thinking abilities. Put your skills into practice in the design, implementation and evaluation of exercise and physical activity for healthy people.
This course has been granted accreditation by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA), the national accrediting and membership association for the industry. You will be eligible to attain full membership with ESSA and be qualified as an Accredited Exercise Scientist if you complete the Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science, which includes 140 hours of supervised industry practicum.
Course record
Majors
Areas of study
Anatomy, biomechanics, exercise/human physiology, exercise/sport science, motor control and learning.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities
Health and physical activity promotion, sports science, health and fitness (personal trainer, strength and conditioning coach, health consultant/educator), clinical measurements (cardiac/respiratory/sleep technician) and postgraduate research/coursework in related disciplines.
Other Information
Professional recognition
Accredited with Exercise and Sports Science Australia.
Practical experience
140 hours of practicum experience in the community, undertaken in final trimester.
Fees and charges
Refer to UNE current fee information.
Entry requirements
Switch between domestic ATAR data and international qualification equivalents.
IB Diploma
24.4-25.2Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.
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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Campuses & intake dates
- ArmidaleNSW