Master of Science (Sport & Exercise)

Program Overview

The Master of Science (Sport and Exercise) at UniSQ combines theoretical knowledge with practical placements and residential schools. It covers various aspects of sport and exercise science, including anatomy, physiology, psychology, strength and conditioning, and research skills. Graduates can pursue careers in health promotion, sports coaching, gym management, and research, among others.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Science (Sport and Exercise) is designed for graduate students to expand their knowledge and skills to apply the science of sport and exercise and develop interventions that improve sport performance, health, and fitness, and assist in the prevention of chronic diseases. Alongside professional placements, your studies will cover many aspects of sport and exercise science, including anatomy and physiology, psychology, strength and conditioning, exercise prescription, and programming and delivery. You will have the opportunity to advance your research skills and develop a research thesis through a project in your chosen disciplinary application area.

Outline:

To complete this degree students must complete 16 units.

Courses to be studied

Units Core courses 2 Specialisation courses 8 Student selection courses 2 Research courses 4 Total 16

Residential schools

All students will have the opportunity to come on-campus for residential schools, where you will attend face-to-face lectures and tutorials to gain practical experience, use facilities and specialist equipment, and meet staff and other students. Note: This Sport and Exercise specialisation includes a practical skill competency component and residential school that is conducted at UniSQ Ipswich.

Practical experience and placements

This specialisation includes an opportunity to undertake professional placements in settings, such as sport and exercise performance, workplace health, sports coaching, health promotion, and in sport and exercise research. Placements are allocated by the UniSQ Placement Office and all students must be able to meet the physical and other professional requirements of practical experience/placements within this degree. An approved elective course is available for students who do not want to complete a placement in a sport and exercise setting.

Careers:

As a graduate of the Master of Science (Sport and Exercise) you can expect to find employment in areas such as health and physical activity promotion, as a sports coach, gym manager, recreation officer, personal trainer, sports development officer, or work within sports tourism, community sport and recreation, and promotion of sport performance among athletes.