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Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Footscray Park Campus, Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC
Victoria University City Campus, 364-378 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
ESSA
Course Content
Structural Kinesiology
First Year Core Unit
Research Methods for Exercise Professionals
First Year Core Unit
Human Growth and Lifespan Development
First Year Core Unit
Resistance Training
First Year Core Unit
Biomechanics
First Year Core Unit
Human Physiology
First Year Core Unit
Exercise Physiology
First Year Core Unit
Exercise and Sport Psychology
First Year Core Unit
Nutrition and Diet for Exercise and Physical Education
Clinical Practice Core Unit - 2nd Year
Exercise Interventions for Healthy Populations
Clinical Practice Core Unit - 2nd Year
Motor Learning
Clinical Practice Core Unit - 2nd Year
Advanced Resistance Training
Clinical Practice Core Unit - 2nd Year
Functional Kinesiology
Clinical Practice Core Unit - 2nd Year
Physical Activity and Health in Society
Clinical Practice Core Unit - 2nd Year
Applied Exercise Psychology
Clinical Practice Core Unit - 2nd Year
Sport and Exercise Practice
Clinical Practice Core Unit - 2nd Year
Advanced Exercise Physiology
Clinical Practice Core Unit - 3rd Year
Advanced Biomechanics
Clinical Practice Core Unit - 3rd Year
Motor Control
Clinical Practice Core Unit - 3rd Year
Exercise, Health and Disease
Clinical Practice Core Unit - 3rd Year
Sport and Exercise Science Capstone
Clinical Practice Core Unit - 3rd Year
Corrective Exercise Prescription and Injury Management
Clinical Practice Core Unit - 3rd Year
Advanced Training and Conditioning
Clinical Practice Core Unit - 3rd Year
Diversity and Inclusion in Exercise and Sports Science
Clinical Practice Core Unit - 3rd Year
Common Questions
The Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA) Practicum Standards specify that for accreditation as an Accredited Exercise Scientist (AES), students need to complete a minimum total of 140 hours of practicum. This must include at least 80 hours of activities to demonstrate competence in exercise assessment, prescription and delivery, and up to 60 hours of any other activities within the scope of practice of an AES. No more than 15 hours can be undertaken in a simulated learning environment. Placements take place with VU partner organisations such as Western Bulldogs Football Club, Melbourne Storm or Maribyrnong College.
This course is accredited by Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA). Successful completion of this course will make you eligible to apply for membership of ESSA as an Accredited Exercise Scientist (AES).
For eligible students, this course is offered as a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), which is subsidised by the government. The indicative fee for a full-time student in 2026 is AU$9,537 per year. This fee is a guide only, based on a typical full-time study load, and does not include materials such as textbooks or the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). Australian citizens, permanent residents and New Zealand citizens will qualify for a CSP place.
VU's world-class sport and learning precinct at the Footscray Park Campus features the most advanced sport and exercise technology available. Facilities include exercise physiology labs, altitude hotel, biomechanics labs, motor learning and skilled performance labs, heat chambers, motor control and biofeedback labs, and integrated teaching and learning facilities. The Victoria University Community Sports Stadium, a joint initiative with the Western Bulldogs, is also available.
Yes, there are several guaranteed entry pathways. From VU courses, completion of the Diploma of Remedial Massage or International Foundations at VU guarantees entry. From other institutions, completion of the Diploma of Sport from SEDA Group, Australia also guarantees entry. In some cases, you may also receive credit for previous study, reducing the time it takes to complete the course.
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