Degree overview

Study exercise and sport science

People exercise for many of reasons, ranging from maintaining or improving health and fitness, to improving performance in recreational or elite sports. Exercise and Sport Science is an inspiring and rapidly evolving field that explores how best to prescribe and deliver exercise for health and performance benefits.

Career opportunities

As more and more people realise the importance of exercise for our health, the career opportunities for exercise scientists are expanding. Study with a globally recognised approach to Exercise and Sport Science. Careers are available in a variety of public and private sectors including sporting and fitness organisations, and academia.

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85.8% of students rated learning resources positively.

Student Experience Survey 2021-2022 - Undergraduate Health Services

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82.5% employed within four months of graduating.

Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020-2022 - Undergraduate Health Services

Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science

UAC Code , Program Code 40257

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CRICOS Code , Program Code 40257

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UAC Code

Program Code 40257

This criteria is based on a full-time domestic student attending Callaghan campus. Please select your criteria to personalise your study options and your circumstances.

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CRICOS Code

Program Code 40257

This criteria is based on a full-time international student attending Callaghan campus. Please select your criteria to personalise your study options and your circumstances.

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Course overview

We offer a globally recognised Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science program that encompasses all aspects of physical health delivered through a combination of online and face-to-face teaching.

Students will be able to undertake electives in alternative health areas (nutrition, anatomy, podiatry or psychology) as well as education, business or media to prepare themselves for professional or further postgraduate study opportunities.

2024 Program Handbook

The courses shown above are a guide, and don't reflect the exact year-by-year structure of the program, you should always refer to the program handbook for details of the complete program structure, course requirements and availability.

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Student experience

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Hear from Mikaela, an Exercise and Sports Science student about what she has learnt throughout her career-ready placement experience at the Central Coast Academy of Sport.

Career-ready placements

Gain valuable experience through our 140-hour professional placement program in clinics and hospitals. Or organisations such as the Newcastle Knights, Central Coast Mariners, and Newcastle Jets.

Utilise state of the art facilities at our campuses. This includes high-quality laboratories and a fully stocked gym.

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Our students appreciate the varying elements and practical components of our degrees. Find out why Alexander Bone and Sarah Tingle chose to study a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science at The University of Newcastle.

How to apply

Apply as a domestic student

You are a domestic student if you are:

  • An Australian or New Zealand citizen (including dual citizens)
  • A permanent resident of Australia
  • A holder of a permanent Australian visa.

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