Course overview
Duration
4 YEARS FULL-TIME
Scholarship
YES
Fee
A$41,400
Intake
MARCH , JULY
Join the #1 sport science school in the world* and learn from expert teachers in world-class facilities with Deakin's Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Business (Sport Management). Offering an accredited pathway for you to be eligible to register and practise as an Accredited Exercise Scientist with Exercise and Sports Science Australia; you will become a professional leader in exercise and sport science, with business knowledge to manage sporting organisations and events.
Studying exercise and sport science enables you to develop the skills to apply exercise and sport science principles to improve the performance, health and participation of individuals, athletes and teams. Studying sport management teaches you about the business of sport, including sport systems, finance, marketing, management and law. Plus, complete a minimum of 320 hours of practical experience. Be ready to broaden your career options and your understanding of wider sport contexts.
Want to learn the science behind elite performance and influence the business of sport?
With this combined course, you will gain unique knowledge and skills in managing organisations that support sports and events within disciplines such as:
- athlete management
- equipment/merchandising
- finance
- marketing
- promotion
- sponsorship.
At the same time, you will focus your expertise on exercise and sport science and peak performance. The nationally recognised Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science is the field leader in Victoria and focuses on areas like:
- behavioural aspects of sport and exercise
- exercise physiology
- human growth and ageing
- improved performance
- motor learning and development.
Learning from teachers who are active in the industry means your classroom becomes a hub of the latest ideas, approaches and techniques. As well as classroom-based learning, you will undertake at least 220 hours of fieldwork experience in real-world settings through the Exercise Programming and Exercise and Sports Practicum units, plus 100 or more hours with a host sporting organisation in the Sport Management Practicum unit.
This extensive practical experience gives you the expertise to pursue opportunities varying from sport, exercise and coaching occupations, to sports administration, management, governance and development roles.
