Course Overview

About This Course

Are you interested in health, fitness and general well-being? If you like the idea of helping other people improve their lifestyle or sports performance through exercise, you should explore a career in Exercise Science. This degree will prepare you for a variety of professional roles – you could work with elite sportspeople, promote health in the community, work in corporate health or a wide range of other exciting environments. The course will give you the skills to design, implement and evaluate programs targeted at improving general health and well-being, helping to prevent or reduce the impact of chronic disease and enhancing athletic performance. You can also specialise in a related field, with majors in Football Performance, Health Promotion, Nutrition, Occupational Safety and Health and Sport Business helping broaden your career prospects. You can also use this course as a pathway to further study in areas such as clinical exercise physiology, education, dietetics and strength and conditioning coaching.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Joondalup Campus, Edith Cowan University, Perth, Western Australia

500 Wellington Street, Perth, WA 6000

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Indicative ATAR: 70
ECU admission and English language requirements apply
Academic Admission requirements (Band 3): All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course
The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- AQF Cert IV
- Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent)
- Undergraduate Certificate
- Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test
- University Preparation Course
- Indigenous University Orientation Course
- Experience Based Entry Scheme
For international students, requirements include your secondary school results
English Language requirements (Band 3) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0)
- Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada
- University Preparation Course
- Indigenous University Orientation Course
- AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent)
- Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

This degree will prepare you for a variety of professional roles – you could work with elite sportspeople, promote health in the community, work in corporate health or a wide range of other exciting environments. You can also use this course as a pathway to further study in areas such as clinical exercise physiology, education, dietetics and strength and conditioning coaching.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units43 units

MHS1101

Anatomy and Physiology 1

SPS1530

Lifespan Growth and Development

NUT1121

Human Nutrition

SPS1502

Biomechanics

SPS1111

Foundations of Fitness and Training

SPS1217

Functional Anatomy

MHS1102

Anatomy and Physiology 2

HST2122

Health Research Methodology

SPS2203

Principles and Practices of Resistance Training

SPS2505

Exercise Physiology

SPS2524

Exercise Delivery

SPS2516

Motor Learning and Control

SPS2622

Psychology of Exercise and Health Behaviour

SPS3105

Advanced Resistance Training

SPS3112

Exercise and Sports Science Practicum

SPS3111

Physical Activity and Health

SPS3333

Motor Behaviour

SPS3502

Advanced Biomechanics

SPS3505

Advanced Exercise Physiology

SPS1755

Coaching Science 2

SPS1109

Fundamentals of Football Coaching

SPS2209

Assessment of the Football Player

SPS2750

Coaching Science 3

SPS3755

Coaching Science 5

SPS1210

Performance Analysis and Player Monitoring in Sport

SPS2615

Sports Injury Prevention and Management

SPS3604

Human Movement - Participation and Inclusion

SPS3114

Conditioning for Team Sport Athletes

SPS3530

Principles and Practices of Coaching

SPS2301

Exercise Rehabilitation

HST1120

Introduction to Health Promotion

SCP1134

Foundations of Physics

SCH1104

Introduction to Pathophysiology

SCH2105

Principles of Pharmacology

SPS3120

Psycho-social Aspects in Physical Activity and Chronic Disease

SPS3121

Professional Skills in Clinical Exercise Physiology

NUT3215

Exercise Nutrition

SCC1226

Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry

NUT2211

Metabolic Biochemistry

NUT2220

Nutritional Assessment

SCH2232

Medical Biochemistry

SCC1123

Chemistry for the Life Sciences

SCC1111

General Chemistry

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What majors are available in the Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sports Science)?

Students can specialise in one of the following majors: Football Performance, Health Promotion, Nutrition, Nutrition and Bioscience, Occupational Safety and Health, or Sport Business, helping broaden their career prospects.

What are the practicum requirements for this course?

Students are required to complete 2 mandatory practicum units: SPS3112 (140 hours) and SPS2524 Exercise Delivery (30 hours). Prior to placement, students must submit evidence of a Working with Children Check (where necessary) and a Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) First Aid Certificate. A pass grade for the practicum component is required to achieve a pass for the relevant core unit.

What are the estimated fees for domestic and international students?

For domestic students, the estimated first year indicative fee is AUD $11,550 (Commonwealth supported). For international students, the estimated first year indicative fee is AUD $42,300.

Is there an opportunity to study this degree internationally?

Yes. ECU offers a unique 4-year dual degree in International Exercise & Sports Science, studied in Perth and in the UK, in partnership with the University of Portsmouth.

What further study pathways does this course lead to?

This course can be used as a pathway to further study in areas such as clinical exercise physiology, education, dietetics and strength and conditioning coaching.

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $58,000 to $75,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $75,000 to $95,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $95,000 to $120,000 per year

Career Paths

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Key Skills

Scientific reasoning and critical thinkingLaboratory techniques and safety protocolsData collection, analysis, and statistical interpretationScientific writing and research report preparationFieldwork and environmental sampling methods

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