Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences (Honours)
The University of Queensland
Course Details
The Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences (Honours) provides a direct pathway to a career as an Accredited Exercise Scientist (AES) or Accredited Sport Scientist (AspS). In these careers you will apply your expertise to help maximise the performance of elite athletes, promote healthy ageing, and generally improve peoples health and wellbeing. You could find yourself working in a variety of settings, such as sports academies and institutes, sporting clubs and associations, rehabilitation or sports medicine clinics, hospitals, health and fitness centres, research centres, or even the defence forces. During your program you will learn how to apply complex knowledge to the design, delivery, and evaluation of exercise programs, interventions and assessments for clients with specific needs. You will learn about the intricacies of human movement, and have the opportunity to study the biology, technology, behaviour and best practices that underpin exercise and sport sciences. As a graduate, you will be eligible to apply for membership to the peak national accrediting body, Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA), as an Accredited Exercise Scientist. You can also apply for membership as an Accredited Sport Scientist if you complete the elective course Developing the Elite Athlete and practicum under an appropriate supervisor.
Qualification: Bachelor Degree (Honours)
Course structure: 64 units
CRICOS Code: 082624M
Start date: 24-Feb-25
Address
St Lucia
The University of Queensland
UNI OF QUEENSLAND, Queensland, 4072
Attendance options
Full-time - 4 years
Total tuition costs
AUD $188,800
ENTRY CRITERIA*
OVERALL IELTS: 7
* Note that TOEFL and IELTS scores are indicative of overall requirements in either test. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the educator for a more detailed breakdown of requirements. Note also that where TOEFL and IELTS scores are published applicants will typically require one or the other.