Program Overview

Diploma of Health Sciences

The Diploma of Health Sciences can gain you direct entry into second year of Deakin University bachelor degrees in Exercise and Sports Science, Health Sciences, Nutrition Science, Psychological Science, Public Health and Health Promotion, and Biomedical Science. This Diploma will give you a comprehensive understanding of the health of individuals, communities and populations, so that you are prepared to enter a wide variety of undergraduate courses.

Leading to: Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
The course provides an accredited pathway for you to be eligible to join Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) and practice as an Accredited Exercise Scientist. You will learn how to apply knowledge and skills in exercise and sport science to improve the performance, health and participation of individuals, athletes and teams.

Develop the skills to become a professional leader in exercise and sport science and allied fields, with a focus on the biological, sociological and behavioural bases of exercise and sport science. Learn in world-class facilities at our Elite Sports Precinct in Geelong or our Specialised Indoor Exercise and Sport Science building in Burwood. The course includes 220 hours of practical experience – more than any comparable accredited program in Victoria – meaning you'll graduate job-ready with an advantage.

Major: Physical Activity and Health
Students undertaking this major will develop an in-depth understanding of current research evidence relating to physical activity and sedentary behaviour and how it relates to the health of the community, populations and individuals.

They will be equipped with the knowledge and critical awareness of how research informs current physical activity recommendations, policy and practice. Students will develop the skills required to monitor and assess physical activity and sedentary behaviour in relation to current policy. Students will gain practical experience developing programs to improve participation in physical activity and /or reduce sedentary behaviour and evaluation of program effectiveness. Students will also advance a wide range of transferrable graduate employment skills including: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities (used as a basis for many of the other major sequences students may select), Communication (used extensively for health promotion), Interpretive and analytical thinking, Project development and implementation, Team building, and Evaluation.