Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sport Science)

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sport Science) are eligible to apply for accreditation with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).

Your professional experience will include at least 140 hours at Curtin's site at Cockburn Aquatic and Recreation Centre, and through one of their industry partnerships. These partnerships span elite sport, strength and conditioning, corporate health, clinical exercise physiology and paediatric exercise. Through Curtin's partnership with Fremantle Football Club, you may also work alongside some of Australia's top athletes.

Yes, this degree is a pathway to Curtin's Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology, which will broaden your capabilities and enable you to use exercise to treat chronic conditions. If you perform well during your course, you can also apply to complete an honours degree, which involves undertaking a research project while practising as a professional exercise or sport scientist.

Curtin ranks first in Western Australia and 13th globally for Sports Science Schools and Departments according to the ShanghaiRanking 2025. Of WA's public universities, Curtin also ranks first for graduate salary in undergraduate rehabilitation according to the Good Universities Guide 2026.

Yes, this course requires active participation in practical classes, which involve disrobing, and palpation of muscles and bony landmarks for learning anatomy, anthropometry and other skills. Curtin notes this can be a physically and mentally challenging course and advises prospective students to familiarise themselves with the inherent requirements before applying.