Overview

This Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science - Bachelor of Nutrition Science combined degree gives you the opportunity to study two complementary fields and understand how athlete's bodies work, as well as the fuel required to unlock peak performance. You will have the opportunity to participate in a minimum of 220 hours of invaluable practical experience and benefit from career mentoring, setting you apart from other graduates.

Offered by the #1 sport science school in Australia, exercise and sport science at Deakin University gives you a nationally recognised, field-leading education in improving the performance, health and participation of individuals and teams. Complementing this, the nutrition science component gives you an understanding of the nature of food and the importance of nutrition for individual and population health.

Career outcomes

As well as typical roles in the sport, exercise, coaching and fitness industries, you may pursue employment in sports science, sports administration, facility management, community health and wellness, or rehabilitation.

Upon graduating, you may find employment opportunities in:

elite, professional sporting clubs
local and state government agencies
professional sporting bodies
local and community sporting clubs
hospital and rehabilitation clinics
fitness and aquatic centres
private health and recreation centres
large business organisations in corporate health.

You will also be well prepared for a nutrition-focused career and can work in areas in the nutrition and food industry such as::

food analysis
food policy and regulation
individual and population health
food sustainability
nutrition and disease prevention
assessing and evaluating food intake

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Physiology of Human Growth and Development

Physical Activity and Exercise for Health

The Science of Food

Biochemistry

Essentials of Exercise Delivery

Motor Learning and Development

Biochemical Metabolism

Physical Activity Promotion and Evaluation

Exercise Programming

Nutritional Physiology

Biomechanics

Assessing Food Intake and Activity

Diet and Disease

Food Policy and Regulation

Cognitive and Behavioural Aspects of Sport and Exercise

Nutrition for Exercise Scientists

Population Nutrition

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-03-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-18 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2024-07-08 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

32 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Food Science Sport and Exercise Science Kinesiology View 58 other Bachelors in Kinesiology in Australia

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 098564J Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)

VCE Prerequisite subjects

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English EAL (English as an additional language) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.

ATAR

This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection consideration

Tuition Fee

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International

39800 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 39800 AUD per year during 48 months.
National

9978 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9978 AUD per year during 48 months.

National - Commonwealth Supported Place (HECS)

Living costs for Melbourne

1501 - 2659 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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