Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science
Macquarie University
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About
Exercise scientists work with an extensive range of people. These include elite athletes looking to take their performance to greater heights, those who’ve sustained a physical injury, workplace health and safety practitioners, and medical and allied health professionals. They work in private practice, hospitals, gyms, aged care, government agencies or for sports teams.
The Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science combines practitioner-led in-class instruction with professional and practical experience via hands-on learning and placements. You’ll study anatomy; biomechanics; exercise physiology; human growth, development and ageing; motor learning and control; performance analysis; and strength and conditioning.
Your learning will be enhanced by our outstanding new exercise and sports science facility, which includes industry-standard strength and conditioning, and exercise and sport science testing equipment.
This degree was awarded qualifying accreditation in 2022 and will be considered for full accreditation in 2024.
Areas of study
Anatomy; behaviour change for health and exercise; biomechanics of human movement; exercise physiology; exercise prescription; human growth, development and ageing; neuroscience; performance analysis for exercise and sports science; physical activity and public health; professional practice in exercise science; research and data analysis, strength and conditioning.
Career opportunities
Accredited exercise scientist, community recreation and fitness officer, health promoter and educator, personal trainer, sports coach, sports injury specialist, strength and conditioning coach. After further study: exercise physiologist, physiotherapist. After industry experience: sports scientist.
Professional recognition
This degree was awarded qualifying accreditation in 2022 and will be considered for full accreditation in 2024.
Fees and charges
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Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Recommended studies: Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE), Mathematics Advanced.
Guaranteed selection rank: 80.00
Other applicants
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Further information
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