Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Sciences and Master of Applied Human Performance Science
University of Western Australia - Crawley
Overview
Our Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Sciences will provide you with knowledge and skills required for a successful career in the sport, exercise and health industries. You'll learn to apply theoretical knowledge to develop and deliver exercise-based interventions for fitness, health and wellbeing, and performance.
The Master of Applied Human Performance Science aims to improve the knowledge, understanding and practical skills of practitioners currently, or prospectively working in the human performance industry. You'll learn to apply scientific principles and techniques to improve human performance using the latest sport science knowledge.
This Combined Bachelor and Master (CBM) is a four-year accelerated program for those with an ATAR of 90 or above. Over the first three years you’ll complete an extended major in Sport and Exercise Sciences, and some units from the Master of Applied Human Performance Science. You can then choose to exit after three years with an Advanced Bachelor's Degree in Sport and Exercise Sciences, or continue with the Master of Applied Human Performance Science and be awarded both a Bachelor and Master's degree.
Why study this degree at UWA:
- Understand how sport and exercise play a vital part in a human's general health and performance
- The course is accredited by the National University Course Accreditation Program (NUCAP), and graduates may apply to Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) within two years of completing your bachelor to become an Accredited Exercise Scientist (AES)
- UWA is ranked 23rd in the world for Sports-related Subjects (QS 2022)
Get career-ready with a UWA degree
At UWA, all our degrees include the option to take internships or Work Integrated Learning units, and, along with mentoring and volunteering opportunities, these can help you stand out in the job market and increase your employability. To find out more about how we can prepare you for your dream career, from first job to long-term goals, visit uwa.edu.au/students/employability
Prerequisites
Refer to any prerequisites indicated against your chosen individual majors.
Majors
Sport Science, Exercise and Health (Extended Major)
Through this extended major in Sports Science, Exercise Health you'll become skilled in applying your sound knowledge in sport and exercise science theory to the assessment of health indicators and the prescription of exercise for healthy individuals. Your options for graduate studies will also be expanded, leading to higher qualifications in specialist accredited courses.
Career opportunities: Exercise Scientist, Health Promotion Officer, Sports Coach
Prerequisites:
- Mathematics Applications ATAR OR a mathematics unit taken in the first year
- Students without ATAR mathematics will take two first-year mathematics units
Recommended subjects:
- Mathematics Methods ATAR
Potential Career Outcomes
Athletics Coach, Exercise Scientist, Performance Consultant, Sports, Health and Fitness Coach
ATAR & Selection Rank
The ATAR and Selection Rank profile is not available as this is a new course.
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of Western Australia website for admission criteria information.
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University
University of Western Australia
Campus
Crawley
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Health Sciences
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 4 years, Part-time: Available
Indicative ATAR
Unknown
Course Link
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