Bachelor of Exercise Science
Griffith University - Gold Coast
Overview
Learn to apply the science of exercise to develop interventions that improve human health, fitness wellbeing and performance by studying this degree. Exercise scientists apply their knowledge at the individual, community and population levels to build healthier, happier societies.
Graduates of the program are eligible for accreditation through Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA), as an accredited exercise scientist. They use skills and knowledge in the physical, biomedical and psychological sciences required to treat injury and disease, and help people live healthy, fulfilling lives unencumbered by physical ailments. Interventions include education and the promotion and implementation of appropriate physical activity or exercise. As part of your degree, you will undertake professional placement to learn the role of exercise in health maintenance and rehabilitation.
Prerequisites
Applicants applying to commence in Trimester 3, 2023 also need to meet the following subject prerequisite: Any two units of English (Band 3).
Majors
Areas of study
Human movement.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Exercise specialist for community or sports organisations; clinical scientist specialising in cardiac, respiratory and sleep medicine; rehabilitation, sports or recreation manager; strength and conditioning coach; occupational health and safety officer.
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 offer | 94.65 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 74.28 | 79.23 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 60.95 | 68.95 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the Griffith University website for admission criteria information.
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University
Griffith University
Campus
Gold Coast
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Health Sciences
Indicative ATAR
60.95
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 4 years, Part-time: 6 years
Course Link
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- State
- QLD
- Type
- University
- Courses
- 365
- Campuses
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