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Exercise scientists develop services that improve health, fitness, wellbeing and performance. They help in the prevention of chronic conditions for both individuals and communities. Often, they find themselves working as personal trainers, health educators, at research institutions, within cardiac testing units, and sporting organisations.

You will develop an understanding of the basic concepts and sciences of the role physical activity plays in the health of individuals and communities. Your studies cover a wide range of human life sciences, including biology, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology and psychology as well as their practical application.

We offer 140 hours of professional placement to ensure that you gain the practical knowledge and skills to provide assessment, monitoring and program prescription for fitness and exercise to a diverse range of populations, from healthy adults to elite athletes.

As a graduate you will be prepared to work as an exercise scientist, sport scientist, pursue research, or a professional/allied health career with further with postgraduate studies.

Course objectives: As a graduate you may find employment in the private and public sectors or you may also be able to pursue research in exercise science and apply for postgraduate study in areas such as sports science, clinical exercise physiology, physiotherapy, and medicine.

Learning Outcomes

1 Develop interventions that are based on critical evaluation of scientific evidence and incorporate physical activity, exercise, education or a combination of these to educate, promote and implement the adoption of physical activity and/or exercise for a healthy life and improve fitness, health and wellbeing at an individual, community or population level.
2 Gather, synthesise, and critically analyse aspects of health, exercise and sport science, and explain why these current aspects are contestable and open to research and further enquiry. And, create, plan and conduct high quality evidence-based exercise and sport science research supported by well-developed reasoning.
3 Convey complex ideas to a range of audiences using a broad range of communication media, including communicating as a professional with clients and colleagues in real-life exercise and sport science situations.
4 Operate responsibly, ethically and effectively both independently and as a team member in real-life exercise and sport science situations.

Career outcomes: You鈥檒l graduate ready to undertake an exciting career in the health sector. Your career could see you working 麻豆原创 professional athletes as a health coach or sport scientist, providing training and development programs, delivering health and wellbeing initiatives within the community, or supporting health and wellbeing through workplace and corporate health.

Career outcomes for graduates may include:

State and national sporting academies and institutes
Fitness centres or gymnasiums
Hospitals or private health practices
Allied health assistant
Respiratory or sleep technician
Medical Sales representative
Health/education project officer
Sports development officer

Professional Accreditation

The Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science is a professionally accredited degree. This course is accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).

Graduates may meet the requirements for registration with ESSA as an Accredited Exercise Scientist. There may be additional requirements for registration beyond the completion of the course.