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- Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
Deakin University
221 Burwood Highway BURWOOD Victoria 3125
Overview
The course provides an accredited pathway for you to be eligible to with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) and practice as an Accredited Exercise Scientist. You'll 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 and 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.
Study Option
- Tuition Fees
- Duration156 Weeks
- IntakeExpected March 2024
- Study Typecampus
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Campuses
Deakin University
Victoria ( Inc. Melbourne )
221 Burwood Hwy, BURWOOD, Victoria 3125 Deakin University, Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
Victoria ( Inc. Melbourne )
Deakin University, Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus, 75 Pigdons Rd, Geelong, Victoria 3220
Course Structure
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 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 HAI010 Academic Integrity and HSE010 Exercise and Sport Laboratory Safety in their first trimester of study (0 credit point compulsory unit).
Career Outcomes
As well as typical roles in the sport, exercise, coaching and fitness industry, you may pursue employment in sport science, sports administration, facility management, 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
Academic
Students must have qualification most relevant to your secondary school studies. The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is the primary criterion for entry into most undergraduate-entr
Entry Requirement
IELTS - Overall 6.5 No band lower than 6
TOEFL IBT - 79 Writing 21
TOEFL PBT - 577 Writing 4.5
C1 PROFICIENCY and C2 PROFICIENCY- 176 No band less than 169
PTE - 58 No less than 50 in each skill
OET - Overall C+
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