Find the scholarship that's the right fit for you
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (274JA.5)
Please note these are the 2025 details for this course
| Selection rank | English language requirements | Duration | UAC code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 3.0 years | 365191 | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Location | Available teaching periods |
| Faculty of Health | Discipline of Sport and Exercise Science |
Bruce, Canberra |
View teaching periods |
Fees
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
| Academic entry requirements | English language requirements | CRICOS code | Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 081005B | Faculty of Health | ||
| Discipline(s) | Location | Available teaching periods | Duration |
| Discipline of Sport and Exercise Science |
Bruce, Canberra |
View teaching periods | 3.0 years |
Fees
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
Score a competitive career in sport and exercise science
Through this course, you’ll develop a broad understanding of all aspects of sport and exercise science and explore the complexity of human movement, while developing strategies to assist athletes in reaching their full potential.
Having access to UC’s innovative and unique Sporting Commons gives you unprecedented connections with community and professional sporting organisations right here on campus. You’ll be encouraged to network with and become part of the Canberra sports community in the company of Australia's leading elite sports teams and research centres.
During your time at UC, you’ll undertake regular Work Integrated Learning (WIL) in the form of professional internships and will develop a research project in an area of sport and exercise science of particular interest to you.
As this course is accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA), upon graduation you can apply for accreditation as an exercise scientist. This course has a particularly strong link between professional placements and employment, with many interns securing future roles even before graduation.
High performing students may be eligible for enrolment in the Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours), or if you’d prefer to progress to postgraduate study, you could undertake the Master of Strength and Conditioning (HLM401) or one of many other related master’s programs in the Faculty of Health.
Study a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science at UC and you will:
- Cover a range of exercise science subjects, from human anatomy and physiology to motor control and psychology.
- Be academically prepared for a career in the sport industry.
- Develop comprehensive skills in areas such as biomechanics and sport analytics.
Work Integrated Learning
WIL is an integral part of this course, giving you an invaluable opportunity to gain practical experience and form strong relationships within industry before graduating. You’ll undertake 250 hours of placement and will have the opportunity to apply for numerous internships with UC’s professional partners in areas such as NRL, Super Rugby, W-League, WNBL, Physical Activity Foundation, YMCA, Institutes of Sport and Community sporting groups.
Previous Sport and Exercise Science students have undertaken internships with organisations including the Australian Sports Commission, Basketball Australia, Ainslie Football Club, Canberra Raiders, the Football Federation of Australia, Volleyball Australia, Monaro Panthers Football Club, AFL NSW/ACT, Belconnen Magpies Sports Club, Brumbies Rugby, Woden Weston Football Club, Cricket NSW, the Ginninderra Swim Club, Physical Activity Foundation, forty2 edventures, Capital Football, Hockey ACT, Triathlon ACT, Touch Football ACT, ANU Sport, Cricket ACT, the Alcohol and Drug Foundation, UC Ginninderra Athletics Club, School Sport ACT and the University of Canberra Swim Club.
Career opportunities
- Accredited exercise scientist
- Sport development officer
- Health promotion officer
- Sports analyst
- Sports policy and strategy analyst
- Performance analyst
- Physical training specialist
Course-specific information
Applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Check and attain an ACT Working with Vulnerable People card.
This course is accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). Upon graduation, students may submit an application for exercise science membership of ESSA. A number of industry qualifications are also available to students on completion of appropriate units.
Professional accreditation
At the completion of the Sport and Exercise Science degree, graduates may submit an application for exercise science membership of Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA). A number of industry qualifications are also available to students on completion of appropriate units.
Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification
We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.
More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry
Additional admission requirements
For Work Integrated Learning (WIL) students may require:
- Police check
- Working with vulnerable people
- Current vaccination
Assumed knowledge
ACT: Biology, Mathematical Methods. NSW: Biology, Mathematics.
Periods course is open for new admissions
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 03 February 2025 | ||
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | ||
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 02 February 2026 | ||
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 27 July 2026 |
Credit arrangements
There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (274JA) | 72 credit points
- From 2024, unit 11852 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People's Health Contexts replaces 7434 Indigenous Health: Contemporary Issues.
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year 1
Semester 1
Year 2
Year 1
Year 2
Semester 1
Year 3
Semester 1
Semester 2
Restricted Choice Unit (or in Year 4, Semester 1 or in Year 4, Semester 2)
Year 4
Semester 1
Restricted Choice Unit (or in Year 3, Semester 2 or in Year 4, Semester 2)
Winter Term
Year 1
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Winter Term
Year 3
Semester 1
Semester 2
Restricted Choice Unit (or in Year 4, Semester 1)
Year 4
Semester 1
Restricted Choice Unit (or in Year 3, Semester 2)
Winter Term
Course duration
Standard six semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| Work individually, collaboratively, ethically and with cultural safety when building professional networks and undertaking placement in the sport and exercise science sector. | UC graduates are professional: communicate effectively; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens: think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; be self-aware; |
| Translate and communicate sport and exercise specific knowledge to a variety of health-related audiences such as professionals, government and non-government representatives and clients. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; and display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload. UC graduates are global citizens: Adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; and behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; and adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas. |
| Read, critique, evaluate, integrate and apply research into practices of health care and human performance. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; and use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems. UC graduates are global citizens: Adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; and make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives. |
| Apply theoretical and practical knowledge of the structure and function of the human body relevant to the scope of practice of exercise science. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; and use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems. UC graduates are global citizens: Adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; and make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives. |
| Demonstrate applied knowledge, skill and competency in decision making and application of assessment, intervention and educational strategies relevant to the scope of practice of exercise science. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; and use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems. UC graduates are global citizens: Adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; and adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas. |
| Analyse and explain the impact of physical activity on human development and performance. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; and use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems. UC graduates are global citizens: Adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; and make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives. |
| Design, apply and evaluate appropriate interventions for improved health or performance outcomes for individuals, groups, communities and populations. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; and work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict. UC graduates are global citizens: Adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; and behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; be self-aware; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; and evaluate and adopt new technology. |
Majors
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science | B Sp&ExSc |
Honours
High performing students may be eligible for enrolment in the Bachelor of Sport Studies (Honours).
Enrolment data
2023 enrolments for this course by location. Please note that enrolment numbers are indicative only and in no way reflect individual class sizes.
| Location | Enrolments |
|---|---|
| UC - Canberra, Bruce | 136 |
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Prospective Domestic Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
| Prospective International Students | Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342 |
| Current and Commencing Students | Please contact the Faculty of Health faculty office, email student.centre@canberra.edu.au |
It seems something went wrong with your submission. Please email study@canberra.edu.au to receive your 2023 course guide.
stayonpage
Thanks for submitting your details. A course guide will be sent your email address shortly.
