Overview

During this Exercise and Sport Science program from Charles Darwin University, you will learn about anatomy, physiology, psychology, exercise prescription and delivery, coaching, nutrition, physical assessment, and more.

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You will choose from one of six majors: coaching, strength and conditioning, public health, sport psychology, rehabilitation, or sport business and management.
The Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science combines the best of theory and practice-based learning. You can complete placements close to your home (wherever you live in Australia), virtual-reality-based learning, and short on-campus intensive units in Darwin with industry bodies. You will also learn about important core concepts, the latest research and industry best-practice.
During the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science, you can achieve shorter industry-recognised qualifications that count towards your degree and help you to start working in the sports and fitness industry before you graduate.
Most assessments for the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science are coursework and practice-based, and are completed during term semester, so you will sit few formal exams.
As a graduate of this course you'll be eligible to apply for membership of the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA), Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA) Fitness Australia, Sports Medicine Australia (SMA), Australian Health Promotion Association Australia (AHPA).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Coaching

Strength and Conditioning

Public Health

Sport Psychology

Rehabilitation

Business and Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-12 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-11-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-09 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-23 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Darwin, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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60

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50

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 116626B

Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*.
Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher.
Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.
Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 140.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

35584 AUD / year

≈ 35584 AUD / year

Additional Details

Commonwealth Supported places are available for this course to students who meet the residency requirements.

Living costs

Darwin

Australia

1493 - 2530 AUD / month

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