Bachelor of Exercise Science (Sport Practice)

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Exercise Science (Sport Practice) at Victoria University equips students with knowledge and skills in exercise science, sport science, and sports practice. Graduates are prepared for careers in various fields, including sports science, fitness coaching, personal training, and exercise rehabilitation. The program emphasizes practical experience through industry connections and state-of-the-art facilities.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Kick off your career in sports and exercise at Victoria University by studying our Bachelor of Exercise Science (Sport Practice). Work with new ideas and new technologies, and gain knowledge and skills for a professional career in an area that matches your interests and passions:

• exercise science
• sport science
• sports practice
• community fitness and health
• high-performance sport
• rehabilitation
Learn from world-leading experts in sport studies, and enjoy access to our state-of-the-art facilities. You'll benefit from our hundreds of sports industry connections, with professional placements and industry networking opportunities. The Bachelor of Exercise Science (Sport Practice) covers biological and social sciences, with a focus on sports physiology and biomechanics. You will build a solid understanding of the science that underpins sports and exercise.

Careers:

Graduates have gained employment at elite sport organisations, leisure centres and community service organisations. Some graduates have started their own businesses in health, fitness and personal training. Aim for a career in:

• sports science
• strength and conditioning
• fitness/skills coaching
• personal training
• exercise rehabilitation
• community fitness and health services
• sports performance
• special populations training (elderly, disability, youth).
Example job titles include:
• exercise physiologist
• personal fitness trainer
• strength and conditioning coach
• exercise and sport scientist in professional sporting group
• sport nutritionist
• exercise rehabilitation
• special populations training - elderly, people with a disability, young
• community fitness and health services.