Overview
About Exercise Science (Sport Practice) offered at Victoria University
Work with new ideas and new technologies, and gain knowledge and skills for a professional career in an area that matches your interests and passions:
- exercise science
- sport science
- sports practice
- community fitness and health
- high-performance sport
- rehabilitation.
Learn from world-leading experts in sport studies, and enjoy access to our state-of-the-art facilities. You'll benefit from our hundreds of sports industry connections, with professional placements and industry networking opportunities.
This Bachelor of Exercise Science (Sport Practice) offered at Victoria University course covers biological and social sciences, with a focus on sports physiology and biomechanics. You will build a solid understanding of the science that underpins sports and exercise. Join a group of VU graduates known to be strong performers in the sports industry due to their practical experience.
Careers
This course provides you with a broad range of skills and knowledge that will allow you to gain employment in the rapidly growing sports and exercise industry.
Graduates have gained employment at elite sport organisations, leisure centres and community service organisations. Some graduates have started their own businesses in health, fitness and personal training.
Aim for a career in:
- sports science
- strength and conditioning
- fitness/skills coaching
- personal training
- exercise rehabilitation
- community fitness and health services
- sports performance
- special populations training (elderly, disability, youth).
Example job titles include:
- exercise physiologist
- personal fitness trainer
- strength and conditioning coach
- exercise and sport scientist in professional sporting group
- sport nutritionist
- exercise rehabilitation
- special populations training - elderly, people with a disability, young
- community fitness and health services.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Structural Kinesiology
- Research Methods for Exercise Professionals
- Human Growth and Lifespan Development
- Resistance Training
- Biomechanics
- Human Physiology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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We are currently accepting applications for this course.
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Sports Sciences Kinesiology View 74 other Bachelors in Kinesiology in AustraliaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS: 084833G
- Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).
OR:
- Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).
Tuition Fee
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International
32000 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16000 AUD per semester during 36 months.
The amount you pay for your course depends on whether you’re offered a Commonwealth supported place or a full fee-paying place
Paying national: $15,739 per year
Living costs for Melbourne
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.