Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
University of Tasmania - Launceston
Overview
Exercise scientists develop services that improve health, fitness, wellbeing and performance. They help in the prevention of chronic conditions for both individuals and communities. Often, they find themselves working as personal trainers, health educators, at research institutions, within cardiac testing units, and sporting organisations.
You will develop an understanding of the basic concepts and sciences of the role physical activity plays in the health of individuals and communities. Your studies cover a wide range of human life sciences, including biology, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology and psychology as well as their practical application.
We offer 140 hours of professional placement to ensure that you gain the practical knowledge and skills to provide assessment, monitoring and program prescription for fitness and exercise to a diverse range of populations, from healthy adults to elite athletes.
As a graduate you will be prepared to work as an exercise scientist, sport scientist, pursue research, or a professional/allied health career with further with postgraduate studies.
The Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science provides graduates with the knowledge and skills to gain accreditation as Exercise Scientists with Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) and is undergoing accreditation by ESSA at Exercise Scientist level.
Potential Career Outcomes
You’ll graduate ready to undertake an exciting career in the health sector. Your career could see you working alongside professional athletes as a health coach or sport scientist, providing training and development programs, delivering health and wellbeing initiatives within the community, or supporting health and wellbeing through workplace and corporate health.
Career outcomes for graduates may include:
- State and national sporting academies and institutes
- Fitness centres or gymnasiums
- Hospitals or private health practices
- Allied health assistant
- Respiratory or sleep technician
- Medical Sales representative
- Health/education project officer
- Sports development officer
Postgraduate study
Graduates may also be able to pursue research in exercise science, or apply for postgraduate study in exercise physiology, physiotherapy, or occupational therapy.
Those interested in pursuing a career in teaching may continue their studies with a Master of Teaching.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2022.
| ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 99.9 | 99.9 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 69.7 | 69.7 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 39.5 | 39.5 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of Tasmania website for admission criteria information.
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University
University of Tasmania
Campus
Launceston
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Health Sciences
Indicative ATAR
39.50
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: Available
Course Link
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- State
- TAS
- Type
- University
- Courses
- 242
- Campuses
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Australian Maritime College, Launceston Cradle Coast Hobart Sydney
Please note that these statistics simply refer to the information we have in our database. This is not an exhaustive list of courses offered at University of Tasmania. Please refer to the institution's website for the most current information.
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