Overview

You will future proof your career by gaining critical knowledge in areas such as biomechanics, exercise physiology, human nutrition and sport psychology. You will hone your logical, critical and creative thinking abilities and put your skills into practice in the design, implementation and evaluation of exercise and physical activity for healthy people.

Why study the Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science with University of New England?

Studying exercise and sports science with UNE gives you access to high-quality education and world-class sports, exercise and health facilities.

Our research is recognised as being among the best in the world. Our human movement and sports science research received a rating of 5 – well above world standard – by the Australian Research Council in 2019.

We have been selected as the academic partner institution for the NSW Rugby League Centre of Excellence to be established at Sydney Olympic Park. This partnership may provide you with opportunities to undertake exercise and sports science internships with NSW Rugby League.

UNE is a member of the Elite Athlete Education Network (EAEN). We offer our student-athletes flexible study options to balance sporting pursuits with academic requirements.

SportUNE at UNE is one of the best university sporting precincts in Australia. We offer variety, flexibility and a range of new facilities and services. Our facilities include a state-of-the-art fitness and strength building gym, a new 25-metre pool, 6-lane indoor heated pool, indoor and outdoor courts, a climbing and bouldering wall and 15 hectares of playing fields.

Career outcomes

This course allows you to qualify as an Accredited Exercise Scientist (AES) and add value in a variety of exercise and sports science jobs.

Your career options could include:

cardiac, respiratory or sleep technician in hospitals
coach or development officer with an institute of sport, sporting team or association
strength and conditioning specialist working with athletes and sporting teams
health consultant or educator in schools or government
corporate health consultant in industrial/mining, employee wellbeing or employment screening
consultant in aged care facilities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Functional Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Monitoring Health and Sports Performance
Orientation to Exercise and Sports Science
Physical Activity and Health
Motor Skill Acquisition and Performance
Training for Physical Fitness

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 120 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-10 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-02-24 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-06-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-13 00:00:00 , National

More details

If you are an international applicant you can apply at any time. We will consider late applications where possible.

Language

English

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Credits

144 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Armidale, Australia

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science View 18 other Bachelors in Sport and Exercise Science in Australia

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 069337E

To meet the entry requirements for this course you must have completed, at minimum, an Australian Year 12 qualification or overseas equivalent.
Before starting this course, we recommend you have a sound understanding of any 1 unit of either Biology or Chemistry studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
Any supporting documents related to your admission pathway. For example, if you apply based on previous study, upload evidence of your study so we can assess eligibility.
Proof of identity and citizenship. This can be a certified/notarised copy of the photo page of your passport, or another form of official photo identification that lists your full personal details including name and date of birth; for example, a foreign government identity card.
Evidence of English Language Requirements satisfied.

Tuition Fee

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International

34800 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34800 AUD per year during 36 months.
National

10412 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10412 AUD per year during 36 months.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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