| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-04-29 | - |
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.
For more than 100 years, Victoria University (VU) has offered accessible education to students in Melbourne’s west and beyond. Victoria University aims to continue creating positive outcomes for education, industry and our community into the future.
Services
Housing services
Victoria University is pleased to offer guaranteed accommodation to new and continuing full-time domestic and international students. This offer is in partnership with UniLodge, our accommodation provider.
UniLodge Victoria University offers modern purpose-built student accommodation apartments in Footscray with excellent facilities and a community environment – all within a short walking distance to classes!
Library services
Our online resources are available 24 hours a day from wherever you are. You can also visit any of our seven campus libraries for help with your information needs, access to a PC or a quiet place to study.
Student Life
Campus life
Victoria University has campuses across Melbourne's CBD and western suburbs. International students can also choose to study at VU Sydney, VU India or partner institutions overseas.
Our flagship campus is located in Footscray - study with us in Melbourne's western cultural and creative epicentre.
- City Flinders
- City Flinders Lane
- City King
- City Queen
- Footscray Nicholson
- Footscray Park
- St Albans
- Sunshine
- Werribee
- VU at MetroWest (Footscray)
- VU Sydney
Sports facilities
There are plenty of options for staff and students wanting to join a sporting club and play in local competitions.
Joining a Victoria University sport club helps keep you fit while doing something you love. You will also get to meet new people and maybe do some travelling too.
Student clubs
VU organises a range of activities on- and off-campus, including:
- Orientation Parties
- Annual Ball
- Mental Health training (subsidised)
- Be a Better Human Festival
- De-stress Festival
- Queernival
Entry requirements:
Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English. Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent). Completion of at least one semester of an Australian Higher Education award (or equivalent) or completion of a bridging or enabling course eg. Foundation course or equivalent.
