Undergraduate
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
Help people improve health, movement and performance with La Trobe's Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science. In this degree, you will explore the science behind human movement, training and physical performance while building strong foundations in physiology, anatomy and biomechanics. You will learn how to apply scientific principles, techniques and data to support injury prevention, rehabilitation, strength development and athletic performance. Gain real-world experience through 150 placement hours with organisations such as Carlton Football Club, Rugby Victoria and Bendigo Spirit. You'll also get access to industry-standard teaching, research and athlete performance facilities at the La Trobe Sports Park while studying in an elite sporting environment - the official home of the CommBank Matildas. Tailor your degree to your interests and career goals with the flexibility to complete either a major, or a minor plus electives. If your plans change, you can choose to graduate early with the Diploma in Exercise and Health after your first year, or the Associate Degree in Exercise and Health after your second year.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
- Year 1: Foundations Of Exercise Programming
- Growth
- Development And Nutrition
- Human Biosciences A
- Introduction To Human Anatomy
- Introduction To Sport And Exercise Science
- Research And Statistics In Sport And Exercise Science Year 2: Applied Human Anatomy
- Biomechanics And Movement Analysis
- Exercise Physiology And Assessment
- Exercise Prescription And Delivery
- Motor Learning And Performance
- Professional Practice In Sport And Exercise Science 1 Year 3: Exercise Prescription For Diverse Populations
- Physical Activity And Health
- Sport And Exercise Psychology
- Professional Practice In Sport And Exercise Science 2
Admissions
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in one of Health And Human Development, Physical Education, any Mathematics (General mathematics, Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics, Further Mathematics), or in one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology. Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
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