Program Overview

Through this course, you’ll develop a broad understanding of all aspects of sport and exercise science and explore the complexity of human movement, while developing strategies to assist athletes in reaching their full potential.

Having access to UC’s innovative and unique Sporting Commons gives you unprecedented connections with community and professional sporting organisations right here on campus. You’ll be encouraged to network with and become part of the Canberra sports community in the company of Australia's leading elite sports teams and research centres.

During your time at UC, you’ll undertake regular Work Integrated Learning (WIL) in the form of professional internships and will develop a research project in an area of sport and exercise science of particular interest to you. 

As this course is accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA), upon graduation you can apply for accreditation as an exercise scientist. This course has a particularly strong link between professional placements and employment, with many interns securing future roles even before graduation. 

High performing students may be eligible for enrolment in the Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours), or if you’d prefer to progress to postgraduate study, you could undertake the Master of Strength and Conditioning (HLM401) or one of many other related master’s programs in the Faculty of Health. 

Study a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science at UC and you will:

• Cover a range of exercise science subjects, from human anatomy and physiology to motor control and psychology.
• Be academically prepared for a career in the sport industry.
• Develop comprehensive skills in areas such as biomechanics and sport analytics.

Work Integrated Learning

WIL is an integral part of this course, giving you an invaluable opportunity to gain practical experience and form strong relationships within industry before graduating. You’ll undertake 250 hours of placement and will have the opportunity to apply for numerous internships with UC’s professional partners in areas such as NRL, Super Rugby, W-League, WNBL, Physical Activity Foundation, YMCA, Institutes of Sport and Community sporting groups.

Previous Sport and Exercise Science students have undertaken internships with organisations including the Australian Sports Commission, Basketball Australia, Ainslie Football Club, Canberra Raiders, the Football Federation of Australia, Volleyball Australia, Monaro Panthers Football Club, AFL NSW/ACT, Belconnen Magpies Sports Club, Brumbies Rugby, Woden Weston Football Club, Cricket NSW, the Ginninderra Swim Club, Physical Activity Foundation, forty2 edventures, Capital Football, Hockey ACT, Triathlon ACT, Touch Football ACT, ANU Sport, Cricket ACT, the Alcohol and Drug Foundation, UC Ginninderra Athletics Club, School Sport ACT and the University of Canberra Swim Club.

Specialist Major: Human Movement

With a focus on human movement students will develop a strong foundation in sport sciences as it relates to physical activity, health and sport performance. Students will investigate topics in exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor control and exercise programming and prescription. Students will develop skills and competencies in physiological testing procedures, biomechanical analyses to measure a range of parameters relating to health, physical activity, exercise and sport performance.