A career in sport and exercise science is more than coaching, matches and athletes. It's a dynamic and exhilarating field that uses data and scientific principles and techniques to help people build strength, regain movement, prevent injuries and perform at their peak. With Australia's ageing population and an increasingly sedentary lifestyle, we need sport and exercise science professionals more than ever before. La Trobe's Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science gives you the scientific knowledge and practical skills to improve health and wellbeing.

You'll gain a detailed understanding of the science behind training. Explore the strengths and limitations of the human body while building strong foundations in physiology, anatomy and biomechanics. Then build industry contacts during 140 hours of industry placement with leading organisations such as Carlton Football Club, Melbourne City and Exercise Research Australia.

Experience sport and exercise science first-hand at La Trobe's $150 million Research and Innovation precinct and Sports Park. Equipped with world-class teaching and research facilities, elite athlete performance space, AFL oval, FIFA-1 accredited synthetic soccer pitch and more.

You'll learn:

• Physiology and biomechanics
  • Investigate the physiological response of the cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal and nervous systems to sport and exercise.
• Strength and conditioning
  • Learn scientific principles and techniques to enhance strength, endurance and speed qualities of athletes to meet the demands of various sports.
• Skill development in sport
  • Discover the science behind movement learning and execution and its relationship to athlete performance.
• Performance analysis
  • Explore the theoretical concepts and principles that underpin the field of sports analytics and performance analysis.

The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7.

Sample course structure

Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.