Why Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science at Deakin University?
- 📌 #1 ranked sport science school in the world in 2023 (ARWU Rankings)
- 📌 Career opportunities- Exercise physiologist, Corporate health program manager, Health promotion officer, sport coach, sport nutritionist, education/teaching, etc
- 📌 Accredited pathway to be eligible to join Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) and practice as an Accredited Exercise Scientist
- 📌 Students of choice for employers; job ready graduates (85% found work in their desired field)
The course provides an accredited pathway for you to be eligible to join Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) and practise as an Accredited Exercise Scientist. You’ll learn how to apply knowledge and skills in exercise and sport science to improve the performance, health and participation of individuals, athletes and teams.
Next Intake: 2025 Term1 (February)
Minimum Academic Entry Requirements: Advanced Level 3C’s
English Language Entry Requirement: IELTS overall 6.5 (with no band score less than 6.0) or equivalent.
Area of Study
Students can choose the following study areas as their major and elective subjects during their degree:
📌 Sport And Exercise
- Applied sport science
- Exercise physiology
- Physical activity and health
- Sport coaching
- Strength and conditioning
📌 Food And Nutrition
- Nutrition
- Sports nutrition
📌 Health And Livelihood
- Disability and inclusion
- Family, society and health
- Health promotion
- Psychology
Career Outcomes
Upon graduating you may find employment in places such as:
- 🎯 elite, professional sporting clubs
- 🎯 fitness and aquatic centres
- 🎯 hospital and rehabilitation clinics
- 🎯 large organisations in corporate health
- 🎯 local and community sporting clubs
- 🎯 local and state government agencies
- 🎯 private health and recreation centres
- 🎯 professional sporting bodies.
Or you may choose to use this degree as a pathway into Deakin’s:
- 🎯 Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
- 🎯 Master of Applied Sport Science.
Source: ApplyBoard