Bachelor of Physical Education and Sport Science

In our top-rated Bachelor of Physical Education & Sport Science program you'll study a range of subjects across disciplines such as:

• games and sports
• skill acquisition
• motor development
• inclusive physical activity
• anatomy
• kinesiology
• health
• exercise physiology
• biomechanics
• individual fitness activities
• aquatics and athletics
• nutrition.

Graduates of this course can pursue careers in a number of related fields, including:

• physical education
• sport science
• fitness
• health
• exercise rehabilitation
• coaching.

Aim for a career as one of the following:

• secondary-school teacher, with additional Master of Teaching (Secondary) or Master of Teaching (Primary Education).
• health and fitness industry instructor.

After completion of a Master of Teaching (Secondary) or Master of Teaching (Primary Education) to become a PE teacher, check your salary and job prospects on Labour Market Insights.

To attain the Bachelor of Physical Education and Sport Science, students will be required to complete 288 credit points consisting of:

• 96 credit points of First Year Core units
• 144 credit points of Professional Core units
• 48 credit points of Minor studies from the approved list

Use our credit calculator to find out how much credit you could get towards your course, based on your previous study.

If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.

Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course chair or academic adviser.

Before applying, you should consider whether you also want to apply for:

• Special admission programs: Depending on your life circumstances you may be eligible for special consideration of your application.
• Advanced standing: If you have significant experience or studies elsewhere you may be eligible for credit for some units of your course and not have to undertake them.

Find out more about applying for our courses.