Undergraduate
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
Deakin University, Melbourne/Geelong, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science at Deakin University is a professionally recognised degree that provides a pathway to accreditation with Exercise and Sports Science Australia as an Accredited Exercise Scientist. Students build a strong foundation in the physiological, anatomical and behavioural principles of exercise and sport, and learn how these are applied across health, performance and participation. Hands-on experience takes place in specialist facilities including a climate chamber. Graduates work in strength and conditioning, sports performance, health and community fitness, and progress to clinical exercise physiology study.
Fees & duration
English test scores
Verified deakin.edu.au ↗
Course structure
Study plan in 3 parts
- Year 1: Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0 credit points)
- Exercise and Sport Laboratory Safety (0 credit points)
- Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
- Physical Activity and Exercise for Health
- Human Growth, Development and Ageing for Exercise Scientists
- Exercise Prescription and Delivery
- Research Methods and Data Analysis in Exercise and Sport
- Muscle Biology for Exercise Science
- Pathways in the Physical Activity, Exercise and Health Industry
- Inclusive Coaching Practice
- Year 2: Exercise Physiology
- Physical Activity Promotion and Evaluation
- Exercise Programming
- Motor Learning and Development
- Integrated Human Physiology
- Developmental Approaches to Coaching and Officiating in Sport
- Year 3: Exercise and Sports Science Practicum
- Clinical and Sport Biomechanics
- Nutrition for Exercise Scientists
- Issues in Sport Coaching
- Applied Sports Science 1
- Physical Activity and
Admissions
Year 12 completion or equivalent; ATAR as per current guide
Why trust Where To Apply
- Official sources onlyEvery deadline, fee, and requirement traces to a university, government, or admissions-body page.
- Dated and re-checkedEach fact carries the date it was last verified, on a quarterly re-verification cadence.
- IndependentNo university pays for inclusion, a better write-up, or a higher rank. We are not an education agent.
- Named editor, public methodWritten and maintained by a named operator against a published methodology.