Bachelor of Human Movement, Bachelor of Nutrition and Food Sciences

This double degree enables you to graduate with two qualifications in only one extra year of study.

In the first year you will complete a placement, meaning you will be exposed to industry from the very beginning. Our on-campus facilities are extensive and are a great way to develop practical skills and explore and experience the hands-on nature of this growing industry.

Graduate with the ability to apply for registration with the Nutrition Society of Australia as an Associate Nutritionist (ANutr), leading to Registered Nutritionist (RNutr) typically after 3 years of experience. You will also have access to industry partners and alliances from a range of community, local and elite sporting organisations.

This double degree offers a combination of nutrition and human movement, providing you with a strong blend of theoretical, practice-based and industry learning.

In the first year you will study human movement courses, giving you a solid understanding of:

• human anatomy and physiology
• human movement professional practice
• health and physical activity
• growth and motor development.

In the second year, the focus will be on developing your knowledge in human movement and nutrition, and in your third and fourth years you'll develop practical skills such as:

• critical thinking skills
• practice-based skills
• knowledge of physical activity
• knowledge of nutrition theory and practice
• communicating health messages.

You can gain an extra qualification and broaden your career prospects by completing a Diploma in Languages.

As the health, nutrition, exercise and wellness industries continue to grow, employment prospects for graduates of this degree are promising.

Employment opportunities for graduates are broad, depending on your chosen stream. You may choose to gain employment as a:

• Sports and fitness nutritionist: responsible for improving the health and optimising the performance of athletes
• Community nutritionist: create changes in attitude toward nutrition and health; plan and co-ordinate nutrition programs; provide advice, guidance and support to the community
• Health promotion officer: plan and coordinate health promotion programs for various community groups
• Nutrition and food policy advisor: provide health and nutrition advice to the public
• Community and allied health worker: support and assist the work of allied health professionals, such as occupational therapists, physiotherapists and dieticians
• Health and wellbeing nutrition advisor: create nutrition plans, advise on dietary habits and monitor a client's progress
• Sport development officer: responsible for coordinating club and athlete participation in sports programs, as well as improving the performance of individuals and teams
• Researcher: plan and conduct laboratory-based investigations, experiments and trials; analyse results in order to broaden scientific understanding.

With further study, this double degree can also be a pathway into secondary school teaching. As a graduate of the Health and Physical Education stream within this double degree, you'll be eligible to apply for the Master of Teaching (Secondary). For more information including subjects you'll be able to teach, visit our secondary health and physical education teaching page.