Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science

University of South Australia - City East Campus

Australia,South Australia

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36 Months

Duration

CAD 35,600/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

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Australia, South Australia

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1991

Total Students: 37,000 +

Int. Students: 5,500 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Corner of North Terrace and, Frome Rd, Adelaide SA 5001, Australia

Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science

Program Overview

Turn your passion for exercise into an unstoppable career, studying South Australia’s first fully accredited exercise and sport science degree1 from the state’s No.1 university for graduate careers.2

Become an expert in understanding the long-term positive effects of exercise on people’s physical and mental health, as well as the knowledge and skills to increase athletic performance and wellbeing.

This hands-on degree includes practical learning in brand-new, industry-leading facilities in our Sports Science Hub. Located within the SASI building alongside elite athletes, test your performance and analysis skills in our biomechanics, exercise physiology, and high performance training labs under the guidance of leading exercise and sport science experts.


What you'll learn

This degree prepares you to confidently advise on exercise plans, and deliver strength and conditioning services. Human Movement_SASI_Sports Science Hub_Gym_Body Copy.jpgThe curriculum teaches biomechanical analyses and skill acquisition knowledge to enhance people’s physical and mental wellbeing – from children to elite athletes to the elderly.

You’ll learn how to conduct physical performance tests to measure strength, fitness, oxygen usage and body composition. You’ll also develop effective practical and communication skills to conduct laboratory and field testing, and interpret scientific research.

During your first year you’ll develop a solid understanding of:

  • Human anatomy and physiology
  • Physical activity and health
  • Fundamental movement skills
  • Research methods and statistics
  • Group and team psychology.

In your second year you'll focus on:

  • Skill acquisition
  • Exercise prescription and delivery
  • Exercise and health psychology
  • Nutrition
  • Exercise physiology
  • Biomechanics.

In your final year of study, you’ll focus on professional studies, the application of exercise science, and sociology of health and physical activity. Additionally, you can tailor your degree with a range of elective courses aligned with your career aspirations. Some of these courses will allow you to upskill, as they provide you with additional industry certificates upon successful completion in areas such as Level 1 Sports Training.

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