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James Cook University (JCU)

  • 28% international / 72% domestic

Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science

  • Bachelor

Gain the theoretical and practical expertise to meet the needs of your future clients. Learn how physical activity impacts human ability in occupational, sport, exercise and leisure settings.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Domestic Fees
$11,651 per year / $34,953 total
ATAR
64

About this course

Gain the theoretical and practical expertise to meet the needs of your future clients. Learn how physical activity impacts human ability in occupational, sport, exercise and leisure settings. You'll help clients improve their overall fitness, reduce the risk of injury, or enhance their athletic performance. With practical experience in training and testing facilities such as the JCU Performance Science Hub and the Movement Analysis Laboratory, you'll graduate career-ready and eligible for accreditation.

Entry requirements

ATAR 64

English (Units 3/4,C), General Maths, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Maths (Units 3/4)

Recommended Knowledge

One of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Health, Psychology or Physical Education (Units 3/4,C)

Study locations

Townsville

Career pathways

JCU Sport and Exercise Science graduates are highly-skilled and are employed in a range of health-related industries.

Graduates pursue careers in various areas including health and wellness management, health promotion agencies, sports training and rehabilitation, hospital-based science, and occupational health and safety.

Students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science can enrol in a Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology, which can lead to employment as a clinical exercise physiologist. Alternatively, go on to study the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (Honours).

Graduates of this course are eligible for professional membership with Exercise and Sports Science Australia.

How to apply

Note the course QTAC code for the location you've chosen. You'll need to enter it as part of your QTAC application.

Application dates vary between courses, whether they're delivered in semester, trimester or carousel study modes. View our Application due dates page for more information.

ATAR score is indicative only. Entry scores will be finalised in the major offer round.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at James Cook University (JCU).
80%
Overall satisfaction
84.6%
Skill scale
70.8%
Teaching scale
75%
Employed full-time
$59.7k
Average salary