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Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
013041
Health and Recreation
Learn to apply the science of human movement to improve health and performance in athletes and the general population. This program develops the professional attributes expected of an accredited exercise scientist, including inclusive pra...
Full time Part time
Course Fee
CSP/$12485 (1st year contribution)
UniSC - University of the Sunshine Coast - Sunshine Coast
Start Date
Mar 2027
Jul 2027
Duration

3 years Full time or 6 years Part time

Offer Rounds
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Course outline

Exercise scientists apply the science of human movement to improve health and performance in athletes and the general population. This program develops the professional attributes expected of an accredited exercise scientist, including inclusive practice, ethical conduct, effective communication and appropriate digital practice.

Students will gain in-depth knowledge across functional anatomy, exercise physiology, biomechanics, skill acquisition and sport psychology, with a focus on performance analysis and strength and conditioning. Learn in high-performance sport strength-training spaces, using athlete testing and data-informed methods to design, deliver and evaluate training. They will undertake the required hours of supervised professional practice to qualify for accreditation with Exercise and Sports Science Australia. For more information, visit Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science at UniSC – University of the Sunshine Coast.

UniSC – University of the Sunshine Coast

Note

Some placement host organisations have chosen to continue requiring COVID-19 vaccination. If you are not fully vaccinated, it is important to know that placement opportunities in your program may be limited and may result in a delay to your placement.

Other requirements

Students must complete 270 hours of supervised practice to complete the degree (140 hours are required for ESSA accreditation). Before undertaking placements, students must provide evidence of immunisations, first aid training, satisfactory criminal history check, and hold a current Blue Card (Working with Children Check); refer to institution.

The Inherent Academic Requirements of a program are those fundamental skills, capabilities and knowledge that students must be able to demonstrate in order to achieve the essential learning outcomes of the program, while maintaining the academic integrity of that program. For information, visit Inherent Academic Requirements on the UniSC – University of the Sunshine Coast website.

Admissions Criteria

For additional information about the admissions criteria for UniSC – University of the Sunshine Coast and for this course, refer to UniSC – University of the Sunshine Coast’s website.

Prerequisites

Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years

Recommended study
English; General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics; Biology; at least one science subject (preferably Chemistry)
Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

92.50

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

99.95

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

73.15

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

75.15

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

49.85

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

52.90

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

Number of students

7

Percentage of all students

13.7%

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

10

Percentage of all students

19.6%

Number of students

0

Percentage of all students

0.0%

Number of students

25

Percentage of all students

49.0%

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

51

Percentage of all students

100%

Notes

* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5

Career opportunities

Exercise scientist, strength and conditioning coach, sports laboratory technician, sports development officer, physical activity and health promotion officer, sports coach.

Membership

Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA); Sports Medicine Australia.

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