Course Overview

About This Course

The Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science here at Swinburne is a really good course. It really entails a lot of the principles of exercise science as a prescription to live a healthy and happy lifestyle. The Exercise and Sports Science degree at Swinburne is a three year undergraduate course. One thing that's really honed in on is the practical aspect of the course. Students have access to equipment such as GymAware, treadmills and a whole lot of exercise testing and exercise prescription equipment. Students will go out on industry placements and apply that in real world settings, and they then are job ready once they complete their degree. The degree has inbuilt small class sizes which builds a really good rapport between the staff and the students. Communication skills and interpersonal skills are something really honed in on and made a real focal point of students, so they're really personable when they go out on industry placements and they work well in team environments.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Requirements

Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification
Completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including certificates IV (completed), diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees)
Applicants without a formal qualification may be considered for entry upon completion of the STAT test
Guaranteed Entry ATAR: 60.0
Lowest ATAR to receive an offer in 2025 [after adjustment factors]: 57.95
VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 25 in any English (except EAL) or 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or equivalent
VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics or equivalent (excluding Foundation Mathematics)
Applicants who do not meet the mathematics prerequisites will be required to successfully complete Swinburne's MathsLink Further Mathematics bridging program
Subject adjustments: A study score of 25 in Health and Human Development, any Mathematics, Physical Education, any Science or Sociology equals 2 aggregate points per study
Subject adjustments: A study score of 30 in Health and Human Development, any Mathematics, Physical Education, any Science or Sociology equals 3 aggregate points per study; overall maximum of 10 points
Students must obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencement of the course
Students enrolled in this course may be required to apply for and receive an acceptable National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening Check prior to commencing placement with an NDIS provider
International students: IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0, or Swinburne's English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65% or above

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Students will go out on industry placements and apply their learning in real world settings, and they then are job ready once they complete their degree. Graduates are equipped to work as exercise scientists, with skills in exercise testing, exercise prescription, and working with a range of different clients.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Accreditation Details

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

ESSA

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guaranteed entry ATAR for the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science at Swinburne?

The guaranteed entry ATAR for this course is 60.0. You'll be guaranteed a place if you meet or exceed this score, provided you meet the course prerequisites. If your ATAR is below the guaranteed entry score, you can still be offered a place as your ATAR may be adjusted based on subject adjustments, equity schemes or other factors. The lowest ATAR to receive an offer in 2025 after adjustment factors was 57.95.

Are there any prerequisite subjects required to apply for this course?

Yes, course prerequisites include VCE Units 3 and 4 with a minimum study score of 25 in any English (except EAL) or 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL), and a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics or equivalent (excluding Foundation Mathematics). Applicants who do not meet the mathematics prerequisites will be required to successfully complete Swinburne's MathsLink Further Mathematics bridging program.

Does the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science include industry placements?

Yes, students will go out on industry placements and apply their learning in real world settings. Placements provide different perspectives on exercise science and present students with different clients and situations, helping them develop both technical skills and soft skills such as communication. Swinburne sets students up at industry placements to ensure they are job ready once they complete their degree.

Are there any checks required before commencing the course?

Yes, students must obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencement of the course. Additionally, students enrolled in this course may be required to apply for and receive an acceptable National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening Check prior to commencing placement with an NDIS provider. The relevant fee for the NDIS Worker Screening Check is the responsibility of the student.

Are there pathway options into the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science for students who don't meet direct entry requirements?

Yes, there are several pathway courses available. These include the Diploma of Health Science (UniLink) — 8 months full-time with up to 5 units of credit; the Diploma of Sport — 1 year full-time with up to 4 units of credit; and the Diploma of Sport / Diploma of Leadership and Management — 1 year full-time with up to 4 units of credit. Credit available may vary depending on the major selected within the degree.

Application

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