Through our nationally recognised degree you will learn how to improve the health, performance and participation of individuals, teams and athletes through exercise programming and delivery, athlete training, and health advice. We’re connected to a huge range of sporting organisations – from the Australian Institute of Sport to the AFL, NRL, A-League clubs, Tennis Australia and America’s NBA. With us you will get the best opportunities for industry placements and future employment in Australia and around the world.

Professional experience

Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science students must complete 40 hours of community engagement and 140 hours of appropriate professional experience (practicum) as part of course accreditation requirements.

Work placement

You’ll have the opportunity to get real-world experience during the two units of compulsory professional experience you’ll complete throughout your degree. You’ll spend time in organisations integrating the theory you’ve learnt with practical skills, giving you a chance to reflect on possible career paths and meet the Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) requirements for exercise science accreditation.

We’re connected to a huge range of sporting organisations including the Australian Institute of Sport; AFL, NRL and A-League clubs; Tennis Australia; and America’s NBA. With us you’ll get outstanding opportunities for industry placement and future employment in Australia and around the world.

Students have recently completed internships at AFL clubs, Tennis Australia and the National Ageing Research Institute. Students have completed tasks such as assisting in coaching athletes in gym sessions, prescribing exercises for athletes and monitoring their technique, managing and operating specific performance analysis equipment, testing, assessing and collecting data from elite athletes to create reports for athletes and coaches.

Visit the faculty’s Work Integrated Learning (WIL) webpage to view opportunities in exercise and sport science.

Accreditation

This degree is accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) at the exercise science level. Please note that ESSA requires all individuals seeking initial accreditation to meet ESSA's English Language requirements. Depending on elective units chosen, graduates may be eligible to apply for Level 1 accreditation with the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association.

The Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science offered at our Blacktown Campus is identical to the accredited program at our other campuses and accreditation is expected for Blacktown in 2023, once the first cohort is in its final year.