Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science/Bachelor of Nutrition Science
Australian Catholic University
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About
The Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science/Bachelor of Nutrition Science double degree combines two important aspects fundamental to good health and wellbeing, and improving performance whether in sport or life in general. This degree enables students to become experts in these highly complementary fields, which are both focused on improving performance of the body and understanding the science of exercise and nutrition.
Students will capitalize on the synergies between the two fields of study and as graduates promote optimal health and nutrition throughout the lifespan. The program will also provide the basis for postgraduate studies in dietetics and exercise physiology.
Areas of study
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, chronic disease prevention, culinary nutrition, diet in health and disease, exercise, food science, general health care, human biosciences, sports science.
Career opportunities
Health agencies, state health departments, sports institutes, health and fitness coaching, public health, industry or private practice, food safety and regulation, food and nutrition communication and education, culinary nutrition, research and food product development, as well as the education sector.
Professional recognition
Graduates of this course are eligible to apply for registration as a nutritionist with the Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA). This course also has initial accreditation with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) for the North Sydney/Strathfield, Blacktown and Melbourne campuses.
Practical experience
Students undertake 140 hours of exercise and sports science professional experience. Before students begin professional experience for this course, they should review the mandatory state or territory legal and industry policy requirements. An overview of these requirements can be found via the ACU Work Integrated Learning Search tool.
Honours
Available as an additional year to meritorious students who wish to undertake research training to make a contribution to scholarship and evidence-based exercise science or nutrition science practice.
Fees and charges
Visit the ACU website for general information about tuition fees.
Essential requirements for admission
Inherent requirements: Students must meet essential components of this course (capabilities, knowledge, skills) to achieve the course learning outcomes.
Check the special requirements and policies for this course.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Recommended studies: English Standard, plus any of Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE), Mathematics (any), Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
Other applicants
- Admission criteria for applicants with higher education study.
- Admission criteria for applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study.
- Admission criteria for applicants with work and life experience.
Also refer to the ACU general admission criteria.
Student profile
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Further information
View all details of this course on the ACU website.
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Course updates
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