Bachelor of Sport Science
Bachelor of Sport Science
OVERVIEW Join one of Australia’s leading sport universities and gain the very best knowledge for a professional career in the sport and exercise industry. If you’re passionate about health and fitness, get moving towards an exciting career in the rapidly growing sports industry through VU’s Bachelor of Sport Science. This…
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OVERVIEW
Join one of Australia’s leading sport universities and gain the very best knowledge for a professional career in the sport and exercise industry.
If you’re passionate about health and fitness, get moving towards an exciting career in the rapidly growing sports industry through VU’s Bachelor of Sport Science.
This specialised program leads to a variety of career options in clinical exercise science, rehabilitation, sport science or human movement.
You’ll graduate with excellent foundational knowledge for a professional career in the sport and exercise industry, with key skills in these areas:
physiology
kinesiology
biomechanics
exercise psychology.
You can choose your major to match your interests and career goals, from:
Sport Performance – analysing and improving performance, health, and participation in sport and exercise.
Human Movement – holistic understanding of human movement, particularly in sport and physical activity.
Sport Coaching – coaching knowledge and skills in community-based coaching, talent identification and athlete–coach development.
CAREERS
Our graduates gain employment at elite sport organisations, leisure centres and community service organisations – with some even starting their own business.
The course can lead to a career in:
exercise physiology
personal fitness training
exercise and sport science within a professional sporting group
sport nutrition
sports data analysis
athlete talent identification and development
performance coaching
special populations training – elderly, people with a disability, youth
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.
