Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science

Are you a believer in the saying "use it or lose it"? Put that to work as you learn how to prescribe exercise to improve the movement of both athletes and the general population.

With your interest in sport, exercise and health, this major gives you the opportunity to obtain the knowledge and skills required to pursue a career in those fields. With an increasing focus on the importance of healthy, active lifestyles, exercise science continues to be a growing discipline within Australia and around the world.

You will become experienced in prescribing exercise, as well as assessing and improving the movement of both athletes the general population.

3 reasons to study Sport and Exercise Science at Murdoch

1. Learn how to prescribe exercise to improve the movement of both athletes and the general population.
2. Gain the skills you need to pursue a scientific career in sport, exercise and health.
3. Learn in purpose built, state-of-the-art facilities that include a dedicated exercise physiology laboratory, a rehabilitation, strength and conditioning laboratory, and a performance laboratory complete with a 3D motion capture system and a 50-metre running track.

What you'll learn

Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you'll learn:

• The research behind sport and exercise science.
• Sports psychology.
• Functional human anatomy and biomechanics.
• Measurement and manipulation of exercise motor skills.
• Exercise programming and prescription, and rehabilitation

Your future career

Pursue a variety of roles in sports academies, institutes of sports, university sport science labs and professional and amateur sporting clubs. Careers could include:

• Sports or Exercise Scientist
• Strength and Conditioning Coach
• Sport and Recreation Officer
• Sports Development Officer
• Community Education Officer

You could work in a range of industries including the private sector, universities, and government institutions.

Professional accreditation

This course is accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) at the level of Exercise Science.

Professional recognition

Graduates of this degree are eligible to register as an Accredited Exercise Scientist with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory documents

Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:

• Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study)
• ATAR results (if available)
• STAT results (if applicable)
• Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements
• School leavers applying for an Early Offer submit their Year 11 and 12 most recent high school report via TISC

Recommended documents (if applicable)

1. Change of name documentation
2. Marriage certificate
3. Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory documents

1. Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:
   • Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study) both original and English translated versions.
   • Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements
2. GTE documents (if applicable) - Check the GTE requirements page for further information
   • GTE Form 2
   • Personal Statement (SOP)
   • Up to date Curriculum Vitae
3. A copy of your Passport

Recommended documents

1. A copy of your visa documents (if available)
2. A copy of any past visa rejection documents (if applicable)
3. Packaged offer letter (if applicable)
4. Sponsorship documents if you study will be sponsored
5. Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing