Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science

Overview

Exercise and sports science explores human movement and how it applies to physical activity. Advances in research and technology related to sports and exercise are constantly revealing new ways to optimize human performance, fitness and health. UNE’s Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science will help you to maintain your on-the-pulse professionalism in this dynamic industry.

You will future proof your career by gaining critical knowledge in areas such as biomechanics, exercise physiology, human nutrition and sport psychology. You will hone your logical, critical and creative thinking abilities and put your skills into practice in the design, implementation and evaluation of exercise and physical activity for healthy people.

Why study the Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science with UNE?

Studying exercise and sports science with UNE gives you access to high-quality education and world-class sports, exercise and health facilities.

Our research is recognized as being among the best in the world. Our human movement and sports science research received a rating of 5 – well above world standard – by the Australian Research Council in 2019.

We have been selected as the academic partner institution for the NSW Rugby League Centre of Excellence to be established at Sydney Olympic Park. This partnership may provide you with opportunities to undertake exercise and sports science internships with NSW Rugby League.

UNE is a member of the Elite Athlete Education Network (EAEN). We offer our student-athletes flexible study options to balance sporting pursuits with academic requirements.

Sport UNE at UNE is one of the best university sporting precincts in Australia. We offer variety, flexibility and a range of new facilities and services. Our facilities include a state-of-the-art fitness and strength building gym, a new 25-metre pool, 6-lane indoor heated pool, indoor and outdoor courts, a climbing and bouldering wall and 15 hectares of playing fields.

What makes our course different?

Our small class sizes mean you will receive an excellent level of one-on-one attention from our highly qualified teaching staff, whether you’re studying on campus or online.

If you are passionate about improving health and fitness through exercise and sport, and maximizing human performance, this course is for you.

You will have opportunities to:

Tailor your studies to your career objectives by choosing from a wide range of listed elective units. For example, select units such as Understanding and Changing Human Behaviour to pursue a hands-on coaching or training career, or choose units in business and sports physiology to open opportunities in sports-based businesses.

Hone your analytical, technical and professional skills in the areas of movement analysis, health and fitness assessment and exercise training for health and performance.

Put your skills into action by completing 140 hours of practical experience as part of your course.

Qualify as an Accredited Exercise Scientist (AES) with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) by completing the coursework and practicum placement. Through accreditation you will be recognized for your expertise in the design and implementation of exercise interventions to prevent disease and improve human performance and wellbeing.

Work with a clinical placement officer who will help you identify suitable practicum sites and supervisors to ensure your practicum placement complies with ESSA accreditation requirements.

Study on campus or online, giving you the flexibility to balance your studies with your other commitments.

Transfer to the four-year Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology on completion of 20 units including 12 core units with a Credit grade point average.

Progress to the Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science with Honours or the research-based Master of Science if you achieve an above-average academic record in your course.

Graduate with a Diploma in Science or Advanced Diploma in Science if you choose not to complete the Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science at a stage where you fulfil the requirements of either of those courses.

We offer flexible entry pathways to allow you to advance your career as an Accredited Exercise Scientist.

If you have a strong interest in this area and some experience, but it has been a while since you studied, you may be able to enter this course via the Bachelor of Scientific Studies.

We are proud to be an industry leader in the provision of online learning. Year after year, students award UNE 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide.

Study online

Most of our students choose to study online across three study periods with 24/7 tutor support* and fit study around work and family commitments. Uniquely, our online students are mostly over 30 and bring valuable experience with them. They form a community of adults juggling the same challenges and priorities and who bring their life and work experience together at UNE in order to become future-fit and better respond to a rapidly changing world.

Study on campus

Many of our students choose to take advantage of the on-campus lifestyle in Armidale, in the beautiful New England region, with access to unparalleled support, accommodation and sporting facilities. These students are often starting their first degree and have left school recently. Through access to academic and career support they get a fantastic start to their careers.

* 24/7 tutor support includes: essay feedback (within 24 hours); live chat 24/7 for generic feedback on academic writing; and subject-specific help at a foundation or first-year level for subjects including mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, business, accounting, microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics. There are also a wide range of workshops, resources and courses available in academic skills support to assist you and help you to succeed.