Bachelor
School of Health Sciences
Do you live and breathe sport? Why not turn it into a career? With The University of Notre Dame Australia's Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science degree, you can inspire others to improve their lifestyles or athletic performance, work with elite athletes, or get a job in a corporate environment. The three-year degree has flexible full-time or part-time study options available. Get in touch today to move your career in the right direction.
Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy the Minimum University Admission Requirements outlined. These include those relating to minimum age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly - your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program. See Individual Factors for further details regarding this.
Applicants with recent Secondary Education
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*Selection Ranks include ATAR plus Adjustment Factors.
Applicants with Higher Education
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* Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for credit (Advanced Standing).
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since may be considered for direct entry. This includes applicants who have completed Steiner, Montessori or home school curriculums. To qualify, applicants must be 20 years of age as at 1 March in the year of intake and meet one or more of the following:
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*STAT results must have been obtained within the last three calendar years in order to be considered (e.g. for 2024 admission, STAT results obtained in 2023, 2022 or 2021 can be considered).
The Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science degree is a comprehensive nationally accredited qualification. With this degree, you can play an important role in the community by examining the implications of physical activity on public health, and sports rehabilitation. If you dream of working with elite athletes, you will be well-placed to do so.
You will choose three electives from the following: Health Sciences, Behavioural Science, Biomedical Science or Business studies.
You will gain valuable insights into your chosen career with the inclusion of industry practicum and internship placements during your study. Accredited by the national industry body, Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA), graduates can work in Australia with athletes and sporting teams in the areas of exercise and sports science, and strength and conditioning.
If your special interest is in strength and conditioning, you can obtain further accreditation with a Certificate IV in Health and Fitness, so you are job-ready at the completion of your degree.
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Graduates of this program can follow diverse career paths in the private and public sectors; the following careers are open to graduates: Sports or exercise scientist, strength and conditioning Coach, sports development officer, community education officer, rehabilitation consultant, sport and recreation officer, and skill acquisition specialist.
21 required courses
Three electives
Industry practicum placements
Core Curriculum
Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.
More information regarding courses can be found at the course descriptions page.
Please note: the availability of these courses is indicative only and may be subject to change.