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Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (274JA.6)
Please note these are the 2025 details for this course
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
3.0 years |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Health | Sport & Exercise |
View teaching periods | 365191 |
| Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
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View requirements | 7 | |
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Selection rank
The selection rank is the minimum ATAR plus adjustment factors required for admission to the program in the previous year. This is an indicative guide only as ranks change each year depending on demand.
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.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Commonwealth Support Place (CSP)
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.
Research Students
Most domestic Higher Degree by Research students are supported by an Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset Scholarship and are not liable for fees up the standard course duration. Find out more about your eligibility here.
AQF Level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
3.0 years |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Health | Sport & Exercise |
View teaching periods | 081005B |
| Fees | Academic entry requirements | English language requirements | AQF level |
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View academic entry requirements | View requirements | 7 |
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.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
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.
AQF level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
Score a competitive career in sport and exercise science
In this course, you will study how the human body responds and adapts to physical activity. You will learn about key areas including human anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, motor control, health data analytics, nutrition, and psychology.
As an Exercise Scientist, you will use this knowledge to help people improve their health, fitness, and physical performance. Exercise scientists work across a range of settings, including hospitals and medical clinics, universities and research laboratories, rehabilitation clinics, and corporate wellness programs.
Your knowledge may also be used to apply scientific principles to enhance athletic performance by analysing how athletes move, train, recover, and perform. Graduates from this course have gone onto work in professional sporting organisations, Olympic and other high-performance environments, research institutions, or performance-focused gym settings.
During your time at UC, you will undertake regular Work Integrated Learning (WIL) in the form of professional internships, providing valuable hands-on industry experience. Access to UC’s innovative and unique Sporting Commons and co-location of professional sporting teams also gives you unprecedented connections with community and professional sporting organisations right here on campus.
Upon completion of this degree, you will have the required knowledge, qualifications, and practical experience to apply for accreditation with Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) as an Accredited Exercise Scientist, the professional accrediting body for exercise and sports science professions in Australia. Successful completion of this course also qualifies you to apply for postgraduate study and research degrees, including the Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours), as well as master's programs currently offered within 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
Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) is an integral part of this course, providing an invaluable opportunity to gain practical experience and build strong industry connections before graduating. Across the course, you will complete 140 hours of placement and have the opportunity to gain WIL experience through our Student-Led Clinic, located within the UC Health clinics. You can also apply for numerous internships with UC’s professional partners, including the Canberra Raiders, the ACT Brumbies, Canberra United, UC Capitals, Coerver Coaching, and UC Fit. Additionally, students may undertake placement through private practice and external internships with organizations such as Arthritis ACT, S7 Strength and Conditioning, the ACT Academy of Sport, Equip’d Allied Health, and Vikings Rugby.
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.
Professional accreditation
This course is accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). Upon graduation, students may submit an application for exercise science membership of ESSA. If you wish to gain accreditation with Exercise and Sport Science Australia as an Accredited Exercise Scientist, you must have an overall IELTS Academic score (or equivalent) of 7.0, with no band score below 7.0. 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 card
- Current vaccination
Assumed knowledge
ACT: Biology, Mathematical Methods. NSW: Biology, Mathematics.
Periods course is open for new admissions
Credit arrangements
A credit transfer arrangement is available for this course for the following institutions:
Credit Based On Work Experience
Other Australian Tafe
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (274JA) | 72 credit points
Note:
- From Sem 1, 2025 unit 12136 Exercise Programming and Prescription for Performance replaces unit 9812 Exercise Programming and Prescription 2
Note:
- From Sem 1, 2025 unit 12134 Exercise Programming and Prescription Fundamentals replaces unit 9811 Exercise Programming and Prescription 1
- From Sem 1, 2025, students must complete Option B (12135 + 12137 + 12139) instead of Option A (9813 + 9814)
- Students who commence their degree from 2026 onwards are to follow these requirements.
- Students who commenced their degree in 2025 and prior are to continue to follow these requirements.
- From Sem 1, 2025, students must complete Option B (12135 + 12137 + 12139) instead of Option A (9813 + 9814)
Note:
- Must pass 6 credit points from anywhere in the University which can optionally include 12138 Exercise Science Practicum 2
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
Semester 1
Year 3
Semester 1
Year 1
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
One Open Elective Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Semester 2
One Open Elective Unit
Course duration
Standard 3 years full time or part-time equivalent. Maximum 10 years from date of enrolment to date of course completion.
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).
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 |
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