Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
Overview
Do you aspire to train athletes or inspire people to achieve better health and wellbeing? Are you captivated by human anatomy? Are you keen to investigate the minds of elite athletes and discover what provides them the winning edge? Turn your sporting passion into a career by undertaking the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise.
This degree offers a thorough study of how the human body responds to exercise and sport sciences. You will learn about exercise physiology, human movement, sport psychology and exercise prescription with the chance to specialise in either education, exercise science or nutrition. By choosing to study in Australia, you’ll gain international exposure and high-quality training that equips you for a rewarding career in health, fitness, and sports performance. Graduating with a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise will prepare you to make a difference in people’s lives and excel in the global sports industry.
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University Details
A vibrant, contemporary Australian university with campuses at the Gold Coast, Lismore and Coffs Harbour, and branch campuses in Sydney and Melbourne, Southern Cross University offers industry-relevant degrees with a strong emphasis on practical learning. Ranked in the top 100 best universities in the Asia-Pacific region for 2017 by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, Southern Cross University enjoys a strong demand for students. International students can choose from study programs in Arts and Social Sciences, Business, Science and Engineering and Health and Human Sciences, among others. Nursing students can take advantage of comprehensive courses that combine foundational science, professional knowledge and clinical experiences to prepare graduates for a successful career in nursing and health.Southern Cross University is well known for its research facilities, with staff and students undertaking research in a wide range of areas, including civil engineering, complementary and alternative medicine, human movement and sports science, and nursing,to name a few.
Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time
Delivery mode :Online/On Campus
Entry Criteria
- IELTS individual 5.5 and overall 6.0
- Campus : Coffs Harbour, Gold Coast, Lismore
- Intakes : Semester 1 & Semester 2
- View Details : https://www.scu.edu.au/study-at-scu/courses/bachelor-of-sport-and-exercise-science-3005113/#tab-international
Course Outcome
- As an exercise scientist, graduates can pursue a career in:
- sports coaching
- sport development
- strength training and conditioning
- performance testing and talent identification
- personal training and gym instruction
- health promotion
- occupational rehabilitation
- sports or recreation facility and program management