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Charles Sturt University

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Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science

  • Bachelor

The Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science prepares students for careers in health, fitness, and sports industries, offering flexible online study with accreditation from ESSA. Students can specialize in areas like sports media and participate in intensive on-campus schools.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 - 6 years full-time
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Mar, Jul
Domestic Fees
$11,284 per year
ATAR
65

About this course

Overview

The Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science can help you get to the front of the pack in the health, fitness, exercise and sport industries - some of the fastest-growing sectors in the world. We're the Australia's leading provider of accredited online undergraduate exercise science degrees. And as the country's most experienced online uni, we're experts when it comes to online teaching - so you know you'll be learning from the best - with all the technology and support you need.

Become a well-rounded exercise and sports professional and work in area's like sports administration, preventative health, fitness, coaching, and community health. Or major in sports media and combine your love of exercise with your interest in communication and content creation. You'll also get the opportunity to test your skills, and learn new ones, by taking part in intensive schools on-campus, in Port Macquarie or Bathurst.

Plus, this flexible online course has full accreditation from Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). Learn more about accreditation.

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

  • A completed High School Certificate with minimum required ATAR or equivalent
  • A completed Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR
  • A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification
  • 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification
  • Completion of the Charles Sturt Undergraduate Certificate in Exercise Studies
  • A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies
  • Successful completion of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies
  • Work experience, within the same industry as the course profile, of no less than two years

Applicants must also meet English language requirements. This requires a minimum overall academic IELT score of 7 with no score below a 7 in each of the individual skill areas (listening, reading, writing and speaking) or other qualification with scores deemed equivalent.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

What you will study

For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.

Intensive school

You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.

Career pathways

When you graduate, you'll be ready to make your mark in a wide range of careers, including:
  • Community fitness programmer
  • Health and fitness promoter
  • Sports administrator
  • Sports development officer
  • Exercise scientist
  • Strength and conditioning coach

Course structure

Course information

The course consists of fifteen core subjects and an Exercise and Sport Science non-major sequence of eight compulsory subjects, or a Sport Media major, and one unrestricted elective

Essential set (184 pts)Core subjects120 Credit PointsCodeTitleCredit PointsEHR101Sociocultural Foundations of Sport and Exercise8 credit ptsEHR119Anatomy and Physiology 18 credit ptsBMS182Human Anatomy and Physiology 28 credit ptsEHR131Introduction to Health, Nutrition and Exercise Behaviour8 credit ptsEHR132Exercise for Health and Fitness8 credit ptsHIP102Research Foundations for Health, Sports and Exercise Sciences8 credit ptsEHR216Indigenous Peoples: Sport, Identity and Culture8 credit ptsEHR218Biomechanics8 credit ptsEHR225Growth, Motor Development and Ageing8 credit ptsEHR320Work-Integrated Learning in Sport and Exercise8 credit ptsEHR328Ethics in Sport8 credit ptsIKC100Indigenous Australian Health8 credit ptsEHR211Functional Anatomy and Human Performance8 credit ptsEHR202Human Exercise Physiology8 credit ptsEHR213Applied Psychology for Sport and Exercise8 credit ptsNon-Major65 Credit PointsCompulsory subjects64 Credit PointsCodeTitleCredit PointsEHR214Skill Acquisition8 credit ptsEHR226Assessment, Design and Delivery of Exercise8 credit ptsEHR311Advanced Human Exercise Physiology8 credit ptsEHR329Biomechanical Analysis of Human Movement8 credit ptsEHR330Neuroscience of Motor Behaviour8 credit ptsEHR331Exercise, Health and Disease8 credit ptsEHR332Nutrition for Health and Performance8 credit ptsEHR336Integrated Exercise Prescription and Coaching8 credit ptsMajor64 Credit PointsCodeTitleCredit PointsSM0001Sports Media64 credit ptsElective set (8 pts)Unrestricted elective8 Credit PointsCodeTitleCredit PointsXUN008Unrestricted elective8 credit pts

Credit for prior study or work

If you've completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.

How to apply

Applying to Charles Sturt University is easy. Choose how you want to apply below, or get in touch with Charles Sturt University and we can help you with your application.
  • Apply via UAC
  • Apply via VTAC
  • Apply directly to Charles Sturt

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at Charles Sturt University.
84.4%
Overall satisfaction
87%
Skill scale
71.8%
Teaching scale
80.7%
Employed full-time
$65.4k
Average salary