Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
Turn your passion for sport into a career with the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science and develop the skills that will enable you to improve the health, fitness and performance of individuals and teams through training, coaching and advice.
You’ll learn how to navigate the increasingly digitised exercise and sport industry through access to cutting-edge laboratories and technology, including wearable sensors, virtual reality and 3D analysis equipment. Work Integrated Learning is a guaranteed part of all our bachelor degrees. This degree includes a mandatory work placement as well as an industry-linked research project.
In Industry Professional Practice (SPH30015) you'll undertake a minimum of 140 hours in the exercise and sport science industry, and in Industry Project (SPH30014) you'll work in a collaborative team environment to respond to an industry brief. You'll graduate ready to apply for roles such as sport or exercise scientist; coach; or strength and conditioning specialist in elite or community sport, government agencies, clinical settings or corporate wellbeing. Graduates may also be eligible to pathway into postgraduate studies in clinical exercise physiology, occupational therapy and physiotherapy, and various research degrees.
Swinburne Universities Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science is accredited at the level of exercise science which means graduating students are eligible to apply to Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA), who are the national accrediting body, as an Accredited Exercise Scientist (AES). Please click here to refer to the ESSA website for further information.
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VTAC codes
- 3400211271 (CSP)
- 3400211273 (IFP)
Grads land dream gig at Kieser
Jacob and Jessica are among the first cohort of graduates from Swinburne’s Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science – and have both secured roles with Kieser, a global physiotherapy and strength training organisation who focus on strength for health.
Promoting the benefits of physical activity for a healthy body and mind
Embedding physical activity into everyday life is significantly beneficial for our physical and mental health, according to Associate Professor Amanda Benson, Course Director for the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science.
Course details
- Course structure and career opportunities.
Course structure
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science requires students to complete units of study to the value of 300 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.
View course rules and special requirements
| Units | Unit codes | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| Anatomy and Physiology | BIO10004 | 12.5 |
| Musculoskeletal Anatomy | BIO10008 | 12.5 |
| Introduction to Exercise and Sport Science | HEA10006 | 12.5 |
| Introduction to Nutrition | NTR10001 | 12.5 |
| Introduction to Research in Exercise Science | SPH10011 | 12.5 |
| Motor Control and Learning | SPH10012 | 12.5 |
| Physical Activity, Health and Technology | SPH10013 | 12.5 |
| Introduction to Sport Psychology | SPO10002 | 12.5 |
| Fundamental Principles of Biomechanics | SPH20010 | 12.5 |
| Clinical and Sports Movement Analysis | SPH20011 | 12.5 |
| Exercise Physiology 1 | SPH20012 | 12.5 |
| Exercise Physiology 2 | SPH20013 | 12.5 |
| Principles of Strength and Conditioning | SPH20014 | 12.5 |
| Exercise Prescription and Delivery | SPH20015 | 12.5 |
| Exercise, Health and Disease * | SPH30010 | 12.5 |
| Exercise for Complex and Chronic Conditions * | SPH30011 | 12.5 |
| Performance Analysis * | SPH30012 | 12.5 |
| Research Project (Capstone Unit) * | SPH30013 | 12.5 |
| Industry Project * | SPH30014 | 12.5 |
| Industry Professional Practice * | SPH30015 | 12.5 |
*Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes
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Other studies
4 units (50 credit points)
Choose from a combination of the following course components to complete 50 credit points of other study. Students may also select elective units (12.5 credit points each).
Work Integrated Learning
Swinburne's Work Integrated Learning program provides additional opportunities for you to gain valuable skills and real industry experience in the form of placements, internships or study tours - all while earning credit towards your degree.
Choose a Work Integrated Learning option:
You'll get paid to work in an area related to your field of study for 12 months, where you'll combine hands-on learning with academic submissions, workplace reflection and feedback from your host organisation. Most students undertake their placements in the third year of their degree, so you’ll want to map out your electives as soon as you can and register for a placement at least 6 months before your preferred start date.
The Professional Placement co-major has four 25 credit point units.
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You'll get paid to work in an area related to your field of study for 6 months, where you'll combine hands-on learning with academic submissions, workplace reflection and feedback from your host organisation. Most students undertake their placements in the third year of their degree, so you’ll want to map out your electives as soon as you can and register for a placement at least 6 months before your preferred start date.
The Professional Placement minor has two 25 credit point units.
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A Professional Internship is all about gaining valuable real-world skills in your area of study all while earning credit points towards your degree. Plus, it looks great on your CV as it shows you’ve had real industry experience before you’ve even graduated!
You might choose to complete your internship part-time over a semester or in a more intensive block during Summer or Winter terms.
Travel overseas, discover other cultures, enrich your professional experience and enhance your CV all while gaining credit towards your course.
- Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year
- Part-time study: 50 credit points/four standard units of study per year
- One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)
- See the course planner for an example degree structure
Course learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
- retrieve, critically evaluate and communicate information about local and global health, exercise and sport science from a variety of sources using a range of technologies
- promote and optimise the health, fitness and sporting performance of individuals and/or populations
- demonstrate professional and ethical behaviours
- reflect on current skills, knowledge and attitudes, and plan ongoing personal and professional development
- apply content knowledge, concepts, practices, theories, evidence and skills associated with the sub-disciplines of exercise and sport science to a range of exercise, sport and health-related activities and settings, working independently and in teams
- apply innovation and technology to extend the boundaries of knowledge and research in exercise and sport science.
Career opportunities
The career opportunities for exercise and sport science graduates are continually expanding, and include working as sport scientists, exercise scientists, coaching/development officers, strength and conditioning specialists, in government agencies as well as medical/clinical and corporate health and wellness areas.
Fees
- Fees for 2021 and 2022.
Students who participate in a six- or 12-month professional placement will be subject to an increase in total course fees.
Fees for 2021
| 2021 rate* | Estimated total cost of the course | Estimated cost of the course per year if studying full-time* | Amenities fee per year if studying full-time* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) |
$43,500 | $14,500 | See how your SSAF is calculated |
How do I pay my fees?
HECS-HELP is a loan and discount scheme available to eligible students enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place. A HECS-HELP loan can cover all or part of the student contribution amount.
Find out more about fees.
Fees for 2022
| 2022 rate* | Estimated total cost of the course | Estimated cost of the course per year if studying full-time* | Amenities fee per year if studying full-time* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) |
$43,890 | $14,630 | See how your SSAF is calculated |
How do I pay my fees?
HECS-HELP is a loan and discount scheme available to eligible students enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place. A HECS-HELP loan can cover all or part of the student contribution amount.
Find out more about fees.
Scholarships
At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students.
How to enter this course
- Entry requirements, pathways, credit transfer and recognition of prior learning.
How to apply
Find out more about how to apply.
View the Course Admission Information, which includes the ATAR and Student profiles for this course. Swinburne’s general admissions information is also available here.