Master of Science (Sport & Exercise)

Masters (Coursework)

Is your passion to work in Sport, Exercise, Health or Fitness?

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Study Mode

In person, Online

Intake Months

Feb, May, Sep

Domestic Fees

$13,910 per year

About this course

Overview

Is your passion to work in Sport, Exercise, Health or Fitness?
The Master of Science (Sport and Exercise) is designed for graduate students to expand their knowledge and skills to apply the science of sport and exercise and develop interventions that improve sport performance, health, and fitness, and assist in the prevention of chronic diseases.
Alongside professional placements, your studies will cover many aspects of sport and exercise science, including anatomy and physiology, psychology, strength and conditioning, exercise prescription, and programming and delivery.
You will have the opportunity to advance your research skills and develop a research thesis through a project in your chosen disciplinary application area.

Further study

Successful completion of the Master of Science may qualify you to apply for PhD entry.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

3-year Bachelor degree from an Australian university or equivalent.

or

equivalent professional work experience, as determined through the Credit and Exemption procedure.

Note: Students wishing to articulate from the Graduate Diploma of Science (Sport and Exercise) must advise the school in writing of their intention to articulate prior to graduation from the Graduate Diploma of Science.

English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Additional requirements for placements

All students must provide the following documents prior to commencing any placements:

Blue Card or Working with Children Check
First aid certificate
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) Evidence Form
COVID-19 Infection Control Training Certificate
COVID-19 Student Placement Declaration
UniSQ Student Declaration.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

UniSQ offers a number of bachelor degrees for you to study to help you meet the entry requirements for your chosen degree.

Study locations

Toowoomba

External

Distance

Ipswich

Online

Career pathways

Career outcomes

As a graduate of the Master of Science (Sport and Exercise) you can expect to find employment in areas such as health and physical activity promotion, as a sports coach, gym manager, recreation officer, personal trainer, sports development officer, or work within sports tourism, community sport and recreation, and promotion of sport performance among athletes.
The Master of Science (Sport and Exercise) may also provide a pathway for PhD studies in sport science, elite sport performance, and clinical disciplines.

Course structure

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 16 units.

Courses to be studied Units Core courses 2 Specialisation courses 8 Student selection courses 2 Research courses 4 Total 16

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

Residential schools

All students will have the opportunity to come on-campus for residential schools, where you will attend face-to-face lectures and tutorials to gain practical experience, use facilities and specialist equipment, and meet staff and other students.

Note: This Sport and Exercise specialisation includes a practical skill competency component and residential school that is conducted at UniSQ Ipswich.

Practical experience and placements

This specialisation includes an opportunity to undertake professional placements in settings, such as sport and exercise performance, workplace health, sports coaching, health promotion, and in sport and exercise research. Placements are allocated by the UniSQ Placement Office and all students must be able to meet the physical and other professional requirements of practical experience/placements within this degree.

An approved elective course is available for students who do not want to complete a placement in a sport and exercise setting.

Other specialisations

How to apply

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

Apply direct to UniSQ

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You can select to start your study in Trimester 1, 2 or 3.


Study period	Application closing date	Orientation	Study period s tart date	Finish date
Trimester 1, 2024	Monday 22 January	Monday 15 January	Monday 22 January	Friday 26 April
Trimester 2, 2024	Monday 20 May	Monday 6 May	Monday 13 May	Friday 16 August
Trimester 3, 2024	Monday 2 September	Monday 26 August	Monday 2 September	Friday 6 December

Further information

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