Program Overview

Combine the skills and knowledge of a coach or sports scientist with that of a nutritionist by studying the national capital’s fittest double degree!

The Bachelor of Health Science (Human Movement)/Bachelor of Human Nutrition course combines the scientific health and human movement studies behind elite sports, including human physiology and anatomy, with pathobiology, food and consumer science and studies in food nutrition in sport.

You’ll develop a unique blend of skills from our expert teachers, including the delivery of clinically focused personalised support and the methods and applications used in the science of human movement – all while gaining a clear and critical understanding of the psychological, social and cultural aspects of food’s relationship to health and wellbeing in sport. 

If you’re interested in cutting-edge pathways to postgraduate study that will give you an edge and hands-on work opportunities that maximise athletic performance at the elite level, this is the course for you. Apply for the ultimate fitness test today.  

Combine a Bachelor of Health Science (Human Movement) and Bachelor of Nutrition at UC and you will:

• Be ready to maximise athletic performance at the elite level
• Gain strong knowledge of the theory and practice of coaching
• Develop a sound scientific foundation in sport and build your knowledge of the core topics of the discipline of human movement and nutrition
• Understand factors that influence eating behaviour and food responses
• Master the research methods used by sports scientists and learn how to apply these to the design and conduct of scientific studies as well as write clinical reports and interpret results
• Enhance your ability to apply your knowledge in a critical way to problems related to human nutrition and physical performance
• Increase your understanding and application of the values and professional ethics in sports development and nutrition research..

Core Major: Health Science
The Health Science program is a great introduction to the health industry and is designed to help graduates gain employment in a health-related area. Students gain career-ready skills by completing projects focused on real-world scenarios as well as the embedded work integrated learning opportunities. The flexibility and student-driven focus of this degree allows students to follow their passion for health and wellbeing. The program aims to produce graduates with a strong academic base in health science disciplines, with the capacity to apply knowledge and skills in an ethical, fair and respectful manner.

With a strong foundation in anatomy and physiology and an introduction to research skills, you will be able to apply the fundamentals of health science to a range of health contexts. Your professional orientation to the health disciplines along with opportunities to work in several health settings, provides you with real-world opportunity within the health industry.