Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science at Deakin University is a three-year, full-time degree that provides students with the knowledge and skills to become accredited Exercise Scientists. The program is accredited by Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA) and has been ranked as the #1 sport science school in the world by the Shanghai Ranking's Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments in 2021 and 2022. Graduates are prepared for a wide range of careers in the sport, exercise, health, and fitness industries.

Program Outline

Outline:

• The Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science is a three-year, full-time degree that provides students with the knowledge and skills to become accredited Exercise Scientists.
• The program is accredited by Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA) and has been ranked as the #1 sport science school in the world by the Shanghai Ranking's Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments in 2021 and 2022.
• The program features 220 hours of practical experience, more than any comparable accredited program in Victoria.
• Students can specialize in one of the following areas:
• Applied Sport Science
• Disability and Inclusion
• Exercise Physiology
• Family, Society, and Health
• Health Promotion
• Nutrition
• Physical Activity and Health
• Psychology
• Sport Coaching and Coaching Ecosystems

Teaching:

• The program is taught by a team of experienced academics and industry professionals.
• The program is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, practical classes, and research projects.
• The program features a number of unique approaches to teaching, including:
• The use of the Deakin Elite Sports Precinct, which provides students with access to world-class sports facilities.
• The Specialised Indoor Exercise and Sport Science Building at the Melbourne Burwood Campus, which features some of Australia's most advanced sport and exercise facilities.
• The Deakin Clinical Exercise Centre (DCEC), which provides students with the opportunity to work with real clients in a clinical setting.

Careers:

• Graduates of the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science are prepared for a wide range of careers in the sport, exercise, health, and fitness industries.
• Graduates may find employment in a variety of settings, including:
• Elite, professional sporting clubs
• Local and state government agencies
• Professional sporting bodies
• Local and community sporting clubs
• Hospital and rehabilitation clinics
• Fitness and aquatic centers
• Private health and recreation centers
• Large organizations in corporate health