Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science
Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science
Summary Exercise scientists work with an extensive range of people. These include elite athletes looking to take their performance to greater heights, those who’ve sustained a physical injury, workplace health and safety practitioners, and medical and allied health professionals. They work in private practice, hospitals, gyms, aged care, government agencies…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Summary
Exercise scientists work with an extensive range of people. These include elite athletes looking to take their performance to greater heights, those who’ve sustained a physical injury, workplace health and safety practitioners, and medical and allied health professionals. They work in private practice, hospitals, gyms, aged care, government agencies or for sports teams.
The Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science combines practitioner-led in-class instruction with professional and practical experience via hands-on learning and placements. You’ll study anatomy; biomechanics; exercise physiology; human growth, development and ageing; motor learning and control; performance analysis; and strength and conditioning. Your learning will be enhanced by our outstanding new exercise and sports science facility, which includes industry-standard strength and conditioning, and exercise and sport science testing equipment.
This degree was awarded qualifying accreditation in 2022 and will be considered for full accreditation in 2023/2024.
Key features
Graduate with a specialist qualification
Be equipped to work as an exercise scientist, or to undertake postgraduate study in exercise physiology or physiotherapy. Study within a leading health and medicine precinct
Develop essential hands-on skills in a range of purpose-built exercise and sports science learning facilities. Focus on analytics and behaviour as key drivers of performance
Learn how to analyse data and influence behaviour change to improve performance. Develop professional skills
Complete the required practicum hours to meet Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) professional standards.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Accredited exercise scientist
Community recreation and fitness officer
Exercise physiologist (after further study)
Health promoter and educator
Personal trainer
Physiotherapist (after further study)
Sports coach
Sports injury specialist
Sports scientist (after industry experience)
Strength and conditioning coach
Employers
Government agencies and departments
Health and fitness clubs
Hospitals
Private health sector
Public health sector
Rehabilitation centres
Sport and recreation organisations
Sports clubs and teams
Work, health and safety agencies
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, Macquarie University is considered one of Australia’s best universities, producing graduates that are among the most sought-after professionals in the world (ranked #1 in Sydney for graduate employment rate, QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022). Uniquely located in the heart of Sydney, Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, Macquarie brings together more than 45,000 students and 3000 staff in one thriving hub of discovery. Our campus spans 126 hectares, with open green space that gives our community the freedom to think and grow. We have recently invested more than one billion dollars in our facilities and infrastructure so our students and staff can thrive on a campus that is dynamic, sustainable, and built for collaboration. Students from over 120 countries are warmly welcomed into the Macquarie community and benefit from special ongoing academic, language and wellbeing support throughout their study. Macquarie has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia, providing many opportunities each year for international students to undertake studies here.
