Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science

Deakin University - Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

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Overview

Join the No. 1 sport science school in the world* by studying Deakin's Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science and improve the performance, health and participation of individuals, athletes and teams. The course provides an accredited pathway for you to be eligible to register and practise as an Accredited Exercise Scientist with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). If your school is based in either a regional or rural area you can apply for this course through our Regional and Remote Entry Scheme that aims to address the local demand for professional leaders in the field.

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. Get hands-on training in world-class facilities at our Elite Sports Precinct in Geelong and gain 220 hours of practical experience – more than any comparable accredited program in Victoria.

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Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.

Majors

Applied sport science, Disability and inclusion, Exercise physiology, Family, society and health, Health promotion, Nutrition, Physical activity and health, Psychology, Sport coaching, Sports nutrition, Strength and conditioning.

Potential Career Outcomes

Exercise Scientists use exercise and sport to advance the physical fitness, health and wellbeing of Australians. They use multidisciplinary knowledge and skills, guided by the latest scientific evidence, to inform their practice in the sport, exercise, coaching and fitness industries. They can also be found in community health, government agencies and state/national sport organisations. Honours and postgraduate pathways are available for careers in sport science or exercise physiology.

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 2023.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offerN/PN/P
Median rank to receive an offerN/PN/P
Lowest rank to receive an offerN/PN/P

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Deakin University website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

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