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Edith Cowan University Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sports Science)
Edith Cowan University

Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sports Science)

Joondalup, Australia

6 Semesters

English

Full time

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Feb 2025

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Key Summary

    About: This Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Science focuses on understanding the scientific principles behind physical activity and sport. Students will study topics related to exercise physiology, biomechanics, and sports nutrition, preparing them for various roles in fitness and health sectors.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in areas such as exercise physiology, fitness training, and sports coaching. Other opportunities include positions in rehabilitation, health promotion, and personal training.

Introduction

Are you interested in health, fitness and general well-being? If you like the idea of helping other people improve their lifestyle or sports performance through exercise, you should explore a career in Exercise Science.

This degree will prepare you for a variety of professional roles โ€“ you could work with elite sportspeople, promote health in the community, work in corporate health or a wide range of other exciting environments The course will give you the skills to design, implement and evaluate programs targeted at improving general health and well-being, helping to prevent or reduce the impact of chronic disease and enhancing athletic performance.

You can also specialise in a related field, with majors in Football Performance, Health Promotion, Nutrition, Occupational Safety and Health and Sport Business helping broaden your career prospects. You can also use this course as a pathway to further study in areas such as clinical exercise physiology, education, dietetics and strength and conditioning coaching.

Majors you can study in this course

Football Performance

Health Promotion

Nutrition

Occupational Safety and Health

Sport Business

Professional Recognition

Course Accredited by:ย Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA)

Graduating students will be eligible to apply for accreditation credentialing with ESSA. Please refer to ESSA website for further information regarding the application process. The course is Professionally-Accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA), if completed in Australia. Please also note: ESSA English Language Requirements. All individuals seeking initial accreditation or returning to accreditation with ESSA must show English language competence (unless exempt).

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