OVERVIEW

Join the #1 sport science school in the world* by studying Deakin's Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science. The course provides an accredited pathway for you to be eligible to join Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) and practice as an Accredited Exercise Scientist. You will learn how to apply knowledge and skills in exercise and sport science to improve the performance, health and participation of individuals, athletes and teams.

Develop the skills to become a professional leader in exercise and sport science and allied fields, with a focus on the biological, sociological and behavioural bases of exercise and sport science. Learn in world-class facilities at our Elite Sports Precinct in Geelong or our Specialised Indoor Exercise and Sport Science building in Burwood. The course includes 220 hours of practical experience – more than any comparable accredited program in Victoria – meaning you'll graduate job-ready with an advantage.

Why not fulfil your potential in the world of exercise and sport science and graduate with a practical degree that lets you hit the ground running in the industry?

Deakin’s Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science is the first and longest-standing undergraduate course in Victoria and our world-class facilities allow you to learn in elite environments. The Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus’ Elite Sports Precinct supports the activities of a wide range of athletes, from the Geelong Cats AFL and AFLW teams, to the student-based Deakin Ducks Soccer Club, opening the door to exciting placement opportunities for students. Our Specialised Indoor Exercise and Sport Science Building at the Melbourne Burwood Campus features some of Australia's most advanced sport and exercise facilities including a climate chamber, and biomechanics and motor learning laboratories and is home to the Deakin Clinical Exercise Centre (DCEC).

Develop the expertise to become a professional leader in exercise and sport science, studying the anatomy and physiology, technology, behaviour and best practices that underpin exercise and sport science. Tailor the course to your interests and career goals, choosing from the following majors:

• applied sport science
• disability and inclusion
• exercise physiology
• family, society and health
• health promotion
• nutrition
• physical activity and health
• psychology
• sport coaching and coaching ecosystems
• sports nutrition
• strength and conditioning.

You will have the opportunity to participate in work experience placements in a variety of environments such as:

• AFL/AFLW football clubs
• VFL/VFLW football clubs
• Football Federation Victoria
• Tennis Australia
• WNBL clubs
• Cricket Victoria
• private strength and conditioning and high-performance centres (including Institutes of Sport)
• recreational gyms
• rehabilitation clinics.

All students participate in two industry-based practical experiences. In second year, students complete 80 hours of practical experience at a pre-approved host organisation through the Exercise Programming unit. The Exercise and Sports Science Practicum in final year provides a minimum 140 hours of practical experiences. These are a core feature of the course which, combined with career mentoring by staff in particular units, set you apart from other graduates.

As a graduate of the #1 ranked sport science school in the world,* you will be prepared to be a leader in exercise and sport science, and allied fields, and can look forward to exciting employment opportunities across multiple industries. Visit deakin.edu.au/sport-careers to discover the wide range of careers that you could pursue.

Are you a current Year 12 student? If you attend a school in a regional or remote area or within the Greater City of Geelong you may be eligible to apply for this course through our Regional and Remote Entry Scheme using our dedicated VTAC codes. As an eligible applicant you may also receive up to a 10 aggregate point adjustment towards your entry score. Make the most of your ATAR.

To complete the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science students must attain 24 credit points. Most units (think of units as 'subjects') are equal to 1 credit point. In order to gain 24 credit points you will need to study 24 units (AKA 'subjects'). Most students choose to study 4 units per trimester and usually undertaken in two trimesters each year.

The course comprises 24 credit points which includes 16 core units (these are compulsory) and 8 elective units (you can choose which ones to study). No more than 10 credit points may be taken at level 1 and at least 6 credit points must be taken at level 3.

Also, you can select elective units to form a major sequence. Majors can be selected from within the Faculty of Health or any other Faculty, subject to availability and pre-requisites. Majors may include applied sport science, exercise physiology, strength and conditioning, sport coaching, nutrition, physical activity and health, health promotion, management, sports nutrition, marketing, languages or media.

All commencing Faculty of Health Undergraduate and Postgraduate course work students are required to complete DAI001 Academic Integrity Module (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in their first trimester of study.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science can look forward to diverse career opportunities across a wide range of organisations. Accredited Exercise Scientists are qualified to prescribe exercise to improve health, wellbeing, fitness and performance, and to assist in the prevention of chronic conditions, at an individual, community or population level. As well as typical roles in the sport, exercise, coaching and fitness industries, you may pursue employment in sports science, community health and wellness, or rehabilitation.

Upon graduating, you may find employment opportunities in:

• elite, professional sporting clubs
• local and state government agencies
• professional sporting bodies
• local and community sporting clubs
• hospital and rehabilitation clinics
• fitness and aquatic centres
• private health and recreation centres
• large organisations in corporate health.

After successfully completing the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science, you may consider applying for further study to advance your career in the sport science industry. We offer:

• Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science (Honours)
• Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
• Master of Applied Sport Science

As a graduate of the #1 ranked sport science school in the world,* you will be prepared to be a leader in exercise and sport science, and allied fields, and can look forward to employment opportunities across multiple industries. Be ready for Australia’s golden decade of sport,^ visit deakin.edu.au/sport-careers to discover the exciting range of careers that you could pursue.

*Shanghai Ranking's Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments 2021- 2022
^Australia is set to host over ten major global sporting events between 2022 – 2032