Bachelor of Exercise Science (Clinical Practice)
Bachelor of Exercise Science (Clinical Practice)
Overview Kick off your career in sport and exercise rehabilitation with a Bachelor of Exercise Science (Clinical Practice) at VU. In our Exercise Science (Clinical Practice) degree, you’ll develop a solid understanding of the science that underpins sport and exercise. You’ll work with new ideas and technologies, and gain knowledge…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Overview
Kick off your career in sport and exercise rehabilitation with a Bachelor of Exercise Science (Clinical Practice) at VU.
In our Exercise Science (Clinical Practice) degree, you’ll develop a solid understanding of the science that underpins sport and exercise. You’ll work with new ideas and technologies, and gain knowledge and skills for a professional career in fitness, rehabilitation, sport science or human movement.
At VU, you’ll learn from world-leading experts in sport studies, and enjoy access to our state-of-the-art facilities. You’ll benefit from our sports industry connections, with professional placements and industry networking opportunities. Our elite partners include Western Bulldogs, Australian Sports Commission and Tennis Australia.
This bachelor degree focuses on using exercise for rehabilitation. It covers a range of biological and social sciences and humanities subjects, including:
biomechanics
clinical exercise
pathophysiology
nutrition and diet
motor learning.
Join a group of VU graduates known to be strong performers in the sports industry due to their practical experience.
Careers
This course provides you with a broad range of skills and knowledge for a rewarding career in the rapidly growing sports and exercise industry.
You could work in exercise science, clinical and sports rehabilitation, personal training, health and fitness instructing, lecturing, or exercise and sport rehabilitation research.
Example jobs include:
personal fitness trainer
exercise and sport scientist in professional sport
sport nutritionist
exercise rehabilitation
special populations training – elderly, young, people with a disability
community fitness and health services.
REQUIREMENTS
Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent). OR: Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent). OR: Completion of a Foundation course or equivalent.
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic module): Overall score of 6.0 (no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL Internet: Overall score of 67 (Listening 12, Speaking 18, Reading 15, Writing 21)
Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 50 (no section score less than 50)
University of Cambridge – Advanced (CAE): Overall score of 169. No individual band less than 169.
VU English – English for Academic Purposes (EAP) (Level 4): achieved.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Victoria University (VU) is an educational provider offering internationally-recognised, world-class qualifications in Melbourne and Sydney – two of the world’s most liveable cities. Its industry-focused courses cover a diverse range of subject areas and many are offered as pathways across multiple levels of education. Students can also choose to study foundation studies and English language courses through its highly-ranked English language centre. Ranking in the top 2% of universities worldwide (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021), VU has more than 100 years of experience and over 4,000 partnerships and connections with industry.
