Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science

Exercise Scientists play a vital role in improving people’s health, well-being and performance. Through coaching, training, education, and by implementing behaviour modification strategies. ACU prepares graduates as Exercise Scientists with well-established exercise science programs recognised internationally for research, learning and teaching. Meeting the professional membership requirements of with ESSA, this program provides graduates with a thorough grounding in the scientific bases of exercise and of key principles, concepts and theories related to exercise for health and sports performance. Graduates will gain skills such as leadership, advanced problem-solving, technical proficiency, the capacity to communicate effectively, an ability to be reflective and ethical in their practice, underpinned by justice, equity and respect for the individual. Opportunities for industry-relevant experience are embedded in the course through community engagement and practicum.