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The University of Notre Dame Australia

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Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science

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The Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science degree at The University of Notre Dame Australia offers a comprehensive, nationally accredited qualification. It includes flexible study options, industry practicum placements, and accreditation by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA), preparing graduates for diverse careers in sports science and conditioning.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time, 3 years part-time
Course Code
3161, 055343M
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Jan, Jul

About this course

Overview

Do you live and breathe sport? Why not turn it into a career? With The University of Notre Dame Australia's Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science degree, you can inspire others to improve their lifestyles or athletic performance, work with elite athletes, or get a job in a corporate environment. The three-year degree has flexible full-time or part-time study options available. Get in touch today to move your career in the right direction.

Why study this degree?

The Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science degree is a comprehensive nationally accredited qualification. With this degree, you can play an important role in the community by examining the implications of physical activity on public health, and sports rehabilitation. If you dream of working with elite athletes, you will be well-placed to do so.

You will choose three electives from the following: Health Sciences, Behavioural Science, Biomedical Science or Business studies.

You will gain valuable insights into your chosen career with the inclusion of industry practicum and internship placements during your study. Accredited by the national industry body, Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA), graduates can work in Australia with athletes and sporting teams in the areas of exercise and sports science, and strength and conditioning.

If your special interest is in strength and conditioning, you can obtain further accreditation with a Certificate IV in Health and Fitness, so you are job-ready at the completion of your degree.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Entry requirements WA

Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy the Minimum University Admission Requirements outlined. These include those relating to minimum age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly - your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program. See Individual Factors for further details regarding this.

Applicants with recent Secondary Education

  • Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank* of 70
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 25

*Selection Ranks include ATAR plus Adjustment Factors.

Applicants with Higher Education

  • Successful completion of 4 subjects at an undergraduate level or higher*
  • Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program (TPP), or a tertiary preparation program from another institution that is deemed to be of a similar academic rigour to the Notre Dame TPP

* Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for credit (Advanced Standing).

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

  • Successful completion of AQF Certificate IV or higher from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since may be considered for direct entry. This includes applicants who have completed Steiner, Montessori or home school curriculums. To qualify, applicants must be 20 years of age as at 1 March in the year of intake and meet one or more of the following:

  • Applicants who have completed at least two years of relevant work experience may be considered for direct entry. Applicants must provide evidence of their work experience, including duties undertaken and years of experience, and they must demonstrate that they have the academic capability to undertake undergraduate studies. The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) may be required*.
  • Completion of STAT with scores of at least 135 in the Multiple Choice section and 140 in the Written English section*.
  • Completion of two Year 12 WACE, HSC or equivalent exams, with a result equivalent to the Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank listed under Secondary Education section above.

*STAT results must have been obtained within the last three calendar years in order to be considered (e.g. for 2024 admission, STAT results obtained in 2023, 2022 or 2021 can be considered).

Entry requirements NSW

Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy the Minimum University Admission Requirements outlined. These include those relating to minimum age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly - your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program. See Individual Factors for further details regarding this.

Applicants with recent Secondary Education

  • Prescribed ATAR/Selection Rank*
  • Equivalent International Baccalaureate (IB) score

*Selection Ranks include ATAR plus Adjustment Factors.

Applicants with Higher Education

  • Successful completion of 4 subjects at an undergraduate level or higher*
  • Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program (TPP), or a tertiary preparation program from another institution that is deemed to be of a similar academic rigour to the Notre Dame TPP

*Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for credit (Advanced Standing). See here for details.

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

  • Successful completion of AQF Certificate IV or higher from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since may be considered for direct entry. This includes applicants who have completed Steiner, Montessori or home school curriculums. To qualify, applicants must be 20 years of age as at 1 March in the year of intake and meet one or more of the following:

  • Applicants who have completed at least two years of relevant work experience may be considered for direct entry. Applicants must provide evidence of their work experience, including duties undertaken and years of experience, and they must demonstrate that they have the academic capability to undertake undergraduate studies. The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) may be required*.
  • Completion of STAT with scores of at least 150 in the Multiple Choice section and 150 in the Written English section*.
  • Completion of two Year 12 WACE, HSC or equivalent exams, with a result equivalent to the Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank listed under secondary Education section above.

*STAT results must have been obtained within the last three calendar years in order to be considered (e.g. for 2024 admission, STAT results obtained in 2023, 2022 or 2021 can be considered).

Study locations

Sydney

Fremantle

What you will learn

Learning outcomes

At the completion of this course, graduates should be able to:

  1. Interpret and apply knowledge across the sub disciplines of exercise and sport science
  2. Assess health behaviours and conditions, human movement and skills to evaluate and prescribe exercise programs in healthy populations across a range of exercise settings
  3. Apply research skills for evidence-based practice that enhances professional knowledge, including the ability to compile, critically evaluate and communicate the scientific rationale for professional decision making and service delivery
  4. Exemplify professional and ethical standards in practical, interpersonal and theoretical contexts and conduct that is sensitive to client diversity and equity
  5. Practice within the scope of exercise science training and recognise any need to refer a client to other related health professionals
  6. Demonstrate capacity as an exercise sports scientist through educational engagement, self-evaluation of practice, inter-professional working relationships and advocacy for exercise science; and
  7. Articulate objective and universal truth, appreciate the intrinsic dignity of the human person, and exhibit good intellectual, moral and theological habits.

Career pathways

Graduates of this program can follow diverse career paths in the private and public sectors; the following careers are open to graduates: Sports or exercise scientist, strength and conditioning Coach, sports development officer, community education officer, rehabilitation consultant, sport and recreation officer, and skill acquisition specialist.

Course structure

Program summary

20 required courses

  • Academic Research and Writing in Health Sciences
  • Physical Activity and Health
  • Human Growth and Development
  • Human Structure and Function
  • Functional Anatomy for Human Movement
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Physiology of Training and Environmental Extremes
  • Principles of Strength and Conditioning
  • Exercise Prescription and Delivery
  • Exercise Health and Disease
  • Data Analysis and Experimental Design
  • Motor Control Development & Learning
  • Psychological Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity
  • Health, Fitness and Performance Assessment
  • Exercise Biomechanics
  • Exercise Physiology for Special Populations
  • Advanced Biomechanics
  • Nutrition for Health and Physical Activity
  • Exercise & Sport Science Professional Practice
  • Integrated Practice in Exercise & Sport Science

Three electives

  • Three courses chosen from Health Sciences, Behavioural Science, Biomedical Science or Business studies

Industry practicum placements

  • Exercise & Sport Science Industry Practicum (150 hours)

Core Curriculum

  • CORE I: Foundations of Wisdom
  • CORE II: Elective
    • Electives in philosophy and/or theology
    • Professional embedded electives that integrate studies in a profession with philosophy and/or theology
    • An option to undertake a pilgrimage embedded in the study of the philosophy and theology of pilgrimage, e.g., World Youth Day
    • An option to undertake a course that integrates philosophy & theology with community service and charity work
    • An option to undertake an elective in philosophy, theology, and the liberal arts contained within an international experience

Credit for prior study or work

Completion of the Undergraduate Certificate of Exercise & Sport Science (2573) will allow advanced standing for FOUR (4) courses upon successful entry into the Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science (3161): HLTH1150 Academic Research and Writing in Health Sciences, HLTH1000 Human Structure and Function, HLTH1001 Physical Activity and Health, and HLTH1007 Human Growth and Development.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at The University of Notre Dame Australia.
92.9%
Overall satisfaction
88.1%
Skill scale
88.1%
Teaching scale
60.5%
Employed full-time