Overview

Improve the health, fitness and performance of people and teams through training, coaching and advice with our  Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science. Learn how to navigate the increasingly digitised exercise and sport industry through access to cutting-edge laboratories and technology, including wearable sensors, virtual reality and 3D analysis equipment.

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Your industry experience

Bolster your CV with real industry experience while you study through our Work Integrated Learning programs – a guaranteed part of all our bachelo degrees. This can include placements, internships or industry-linked projects.

This degree includes a mandatory, 140-hour-long, work placement. Plus, an industry-linked research project.

Skills you’ll learn

  • Develop practical competencies
  • Develop digital skills
  • Knowledge to prescribe exercise
  • Analyse health and performance
  • Communication and interpersonal skills

Your career opportunities

  • Sports scientist
  • Performance analyst
  • Coaching officer
  • Development officer
  • Cardiac technician
  • Strength and conditioning specialist

Key codes

CRICOS course code
097922M
VTAC Code (IFP)
3400211273
VTAC Code (CSP)
3400211271
International student visa

International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.

Professional accreditations

Why Swinburne?

Ranked Top 500 in Public Health

ARWU Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022

The only uni in Australia to have both MRI and MEG at a single site

86% of graduates found employment within 4 months of completing their course

#1 in Melbourne for graduate salary 5 years out - $85.3K (national average $66.3K)

Study Exercise and Sport Science at Swinburne

Study Exercise and Sport Science at Swinburne

You will have access to cutting-edge technology, virtual reality and 3D analysis equipment. Take advantage of small classes and industry placements. Become job ready.