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Murdoch University

  • 37% international / 63% domestic

Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (BSportExSc) + Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Psychology

  • Bachelor

Are you a believer in the saying “use it or lose it”?

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
B1352, 096789G
Study Mode
In person

About this course

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 of two complimentary disciplines to broaden your career options. 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'll explore the major fields in psychology including human development, neuroscience, and emotion to gain an understanding of how both nature and nurture shape us as people. You'll also understand key psychological factors and how they are applied to a sports setting.

You'll develop job-ready skills in analysis, writing, research, communication and teamwork and in your third year, you'll have the opportunity to learn hands on and apply what you've learnt within an industry placement.

Study locations

Perth

What you will 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.

Career pathways

As a graduate of this course, you could expect to work in a variety of areas, including sports teams, gymnasiums, peak sports bodies, health promotion and local government. Also with further study, you can progress to become a registered Sport and Exercise Psychologist.

Careers could include:

  • Sports or Exercise Scientist
  • Strength and Conditioning Coach
  • Sport and Recreation Officer
  • Sports and Exercise Physiologist (with further study)
  • Sports Psychologist (with further study).