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Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Brisbane
15 Boronia Rd, Brisbane, QLD 4009
Student Information
Provider's Published Fee
Duration
Intakes
Study Mode
Eligibility
English (Units 3 & 4, C) or equivalent
English Language Proficiency Requirements
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.
Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion within the last 5 years of:
A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent); or
Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years full-time with a minimum overall GPA 4.0
completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland or Untied States of America, which will meet the English proficiency.
If you do not satisfy any of the above you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:
An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 7.0 with a minimum 7.0 in each subset; or
An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBt - 94 or better overall and no score less than 24 for listening and reading, 27 for writing, and 23 for speaking; or
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Requires an overall score of 65 with no sub-score less than 65 English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.
International Students should visit http://www.cqu.edu.au/international for further information.
Each student will be assessed individually.
Domestic students:
International students:
When applying, you must demonstrate that you have met the listed Entry Requirements and English Language Proficiency requirements.
After you have applied and enrolled in this course, you will need to be able to meet the Security and Health Requirements as these generally relate to work-integrated learning activities that form part of your course. You will be provided with more information about security and health requirements after enrolling in the relevant units that these relate to.
Entry Requirements
Career & Study Pathways
Completing the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences is your gateway into many diverse professions in Australia and overseas. Employment opportunities exist in areas such as:
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
ESSA
Course Content
Physical Activity, Fitness and Health
Core unit
Skill Acquisition and Movement
Core unit
Study and Research Skills for Health Science
Core unit
Human Anatomy and Physiology 1
Core unit
Measurement and Evaluation in Health Science
Core unit
Functional Anatomy
Core unit
Health and Sports Nutrition
Core unit
Human Anatomy and Physiology 2
Core unit
Exercise and Sport Physiology
Core unit
Exercise and Sport Biomechanics
Core unit
Exercise and Sport Psychology
Core unit
Applied Exercise and Sport Physiology
Core unit
Applied Exercise and Sport Biomechanics
Core unit
Sport Injury Prevention and Management
Core unit
Applied Skill Acquisition and Movement
Core unit
Advanced Exercise Prescription and Delivery
Core unit
Advanced Clinical Exercise Science
Core unit
Professional Practice in Exercise and Sports Science
Core unit
Medical Pathophysiology
Part of the Biomedical Sciences minor
Cardiorespiratory Physiology and Measurement
Part of the Biomedical Sciences minor
Neurological Physiology & Measurement
Part of the Biomedical Sciences minor
Sleep Physiology and Measurement
Part of the Biomedical Sciences minor
Applied Health and Sports Psychology
Part of the Biomedical Sciences minor
Human Resource Management
Part of the Management and Business minor
Digital Marketing and AI
Part of the Management and Business minor
Marketing of Service Products
Part of the Management and Business minor
Occupational Health and Safety Law
Part of the Management and Business minor
Common Questions
Yes, this course was awarded provisional accreditation (accreditation with conditions) by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). Graduates of CQU's Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences between 30 October 2020 and 13 March 2026 (inclusive) can gain professional recognition as an Accredited Exercise Scientist with ESSA. CQUniversity is currently working with ESSA towards full accreditation and anticipates this will be granted in March 2026, which will be inclusive of students graduating up until 2029.
The course includes 150 hours of clinical placements broken into three blocks in Year 3. These consist of: Advanced Exercise Prescription and Delivery (ESSC13008) — approximately 50 hours in Term 1; Advanced Clinical Exercise Science (ESSC13005) — approximately 50 hours in Term 2; and Professional Practice in Exercise and Sports Science (ESSC13009) — approximately 50 hours in Term 2. Placements are with healthy or clinical populations under the supervision of a health professional and are unpaid.
You can choose one of three six-unit minors: Biomedical Sciences, Management and Business, or Secondary Teaching. The Biomedical Sciences Minor deepens your knowledge in areas such as cardiorespiratory, neurological, and sleep physiology, pathophysiology, sports injury prevention and management, and sports psychology. Completing the Secondary Teaching Minor may also provide a pathway into the Master of Teaching (Secondary) if you are interested in teaching physical education.
Yes, students studying via Online will be required to attend compulsory residential schools for some units. Units such as Skill Acquisition and Movement (ESSC11003), Functional Anatomy (ESSC12010), Cardiorespiratory Physiology and Measurement (BMSC12006), and Neurological Physiology & Measurement (BMSC12007) are among those that include a residential school component.
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences, you may be interested in the Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology (an ideal option if you want to become an accredited Exercise Physiologist), the Master of Teaching (Secondary) (if you've completed the Secondary Teaching Minor and are interested in teaching physical education at secondary schools), or further study in areas such as exercise and sports science, physiotherapy and nutrition.
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