Health Science (Nutrition and Exercise) (Online) Adelaide University

Overview

Throughout the Health Science (Nutrition and Exercise) (Online) course from Adelaide University you’ll develop the knowledge and skills to help individuals make nutritional and cardiovascular changes that could transform their lives. You’ll learn from teachers with decades of science and nutrition education experience, as well as leading academics and researchers.

Develop expert knowledge on national physical activity and dietary guidelines. Be informed on current and emerging industry trends. Build skills in health evaluation, project management and biological sciences, while exploring the relationships between individuals and society that influence health patterns. Complete your courses 100% online so you can be in charge of when, where and how you study.

Graduate with the skills to interpret scientific research and analyse quantitative and qualitative data. You’ll be able to translate scientific information into practical eating and exercise advice. Work on projects that have the potential to make a real difference to individuals’ health and wellbeing. Get ready to work in a range of rewarding roles across the health industry.

Career opportunities:

As a health professional, your career opportunities will be varied. You’ll be equipped to work in federal, state and local government, the not-for-profit sector, private enterprise, and community and health agencies. Or, in a hospital, university or a health research institute.

You might be a public health educator, designing workshops to promote healthy eating and exercise habits for communities. You could be a corporate wellness adviser, running programs to help businesses optimise employee health. Perhaps you’ll be self-employed as a health coach, supporting individuals to reach their personal wellness goals.

You may decide to specialise in particular client groups such as the elderly or high performing athletes.

You could also pursue the following careers:

• Health and wellness lifestyle adviser
• Nutrition and exercise consultant
• Health promotion officer
• Active and healthy ageing adviser.