Bachelor
School of Health Sciences
Do you live and breathe sport? Why not turn it into a career? The University of Notre Dame Australia's Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science degree (Assured Pathway) into the Master of Physiotherapy offers a pathway for aspiring physiotherapists with a particular interest in exercise and sports, you can inspire others to improve their lifestyles or athletic performance, work with elite athletes, or rehabilitate injuries, and open a gateway to a broad range of career fields within physiotherapy. The three-year Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science (Assured Pathway) degree has flexible full-time or part-time study options available. Get in touch today to move your career in the right direction.
If you are interested in exercise and sports science and are an aspiring Physiotherapist, this program offers a pathway for you. With this assured pathway program, upon completion of Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science with a 2.5 GPA throughout, you will be eligible to apply for the Master of Physiotherapy program. See entry pathways and program requirements for more details.
The Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science is a comprehensive nationally accredited qualification. With the Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science, 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 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.
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.
The Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science is a 3-year undergraduate degree that explores the implications of physical activity and exercise on general health, rehabilitation and elite athletic performance. The program begins with key knowledge development of anatomy and physiology, human growth and development, exercise health and disease, skills development in year 2 including strength and conditioning, exercise physiology and biomechanics, the has you apply your knowledge and skills in industry practicum in year 3.
You will complete your degree utilising state of the art facilities and equipment which includes our Human Performance Lab strength and conditioning facility, 3D motion capture and virtual reality motor control lab, and exercise physiology labs to match the high industry standards and requirements. All of which occurs under the supervision of staff having strong industry and research links.
18 required courses
Three electives
Industry practicum placements
Core Curriculum
Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.
More information regarding courses can be found at the course descriptions page.
Please note: the availability of these courses and teaching staff is indicative only and may be subject to change.