Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Sciences - Sport Science, Exercise and Health (Extended Major)

Through this extended major in Sports Science and 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. Your options for graduate studies will also be expanded, leading to higher qualifications in specialist accredited courses.Through this degree you’ll understand the relationship between human structural, functional and behavioural characteristics and their application in the development of, and support for, athletes and coaches to achieve success in the sporting arena.Course StructureOur undergraduate degrees offer you a broad range of options allowing you to combine subjects in a way that matches your career goals and personal interests.Career PathwaysGraduates will have the choice of three distinct career paths. You could enter the broad sports promotion, management and marketing sector, or you might prefer a career in athlete preparation as an exercise scientist. The third pathway will see you move into graduate training in sport, recreation management, coaching, exercise rehabilitation, occupational safety and health or research.Further StudyStudents with a Sport Science major can pursue further studies at postgraduate level. Other further study options include the Graduate Diploma in Exercise Rehabilitation, Graduate Diploma in Sport and Recreation Management, Graduate Diploma in Work and Health Safety, Master of Exercise Science (coursework), Graduate Diploma in Education, Master of Teaching, and the Master of Exercise Science (thesis and coursework).

Entry requirements may vary from country to country. Students are required to complete an international academic qualification equivalent to Australian High School (or equivalent).