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Student Experience Survey 2021-2022 - Undergraduate Health Services
Degree overview
Study exercise and sport science
People exercise for many reasons, such as improving health, fitness and overall wellbeing, or for maximising performance in recreational or elite sports. Exercise and sport science is a dynamic and rapidly evolving field that focuses on prescribing and delivering exercise programs to achieve health and performance benefits.
Exercise scientists can be found working in a variety of settings, including professional sports clubs, academies or institutes of sport, health and fitness centres, research institutes, hospitals, and private practices or clinics.
Immerse yourself with a comprehensive approach to learning about all aspects of physical health for the entire population. Our dedicated and highly trained staff are committed to equipping you with the knowledge and skills necessary for a meaningful career as an exercise scientist.
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Career opportunities
Careers are available in a variety of public and private sectors including sporting and fitness organisations, and academia.
With strong ties to various sporting centres such as Central Coast Mariners, Newcastle Knights, and Newcastle Jet, students can receive a dynamic placement before commencing their career.
Professional outcomes:
- Exercise Scientist
- Sport Scientist
- Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Exercise Rehabilitation Specialist
- Health Promotion Officer
- Community Recreation and Fitness Officer
- Sports Development Manager
- Sports Administrator
- Research Scientist
- Allied Health Assistant
93.6% employed within four months of graduating.
Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021-2023 - Undergraduate Health Services and Support
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.
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. Start with 40 hours of internal placement to build confidence, before applying your skills and knowledge in clinics, gyms, hospitals, schools, aged care or professional sporting organisations such as the Central Coast Mariners, Newcastle Knights, and Newcastle Jets. Utilise state of the art facilities at our Callaghan campus, including high-quality laboratories, a high-performance gym, and performance testing equipment.
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Scholarships
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Accommodation
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Student showcase
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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.
Apply as an international student
Entry requirements — Senior secondary school qualification
Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.
English proficiency requirements
Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.
- IELTS overall minimum - 7.0
- IELTS section minimum - 7.0
- About English Language Pathways
Apply to the University via our online application portal.
In the application portal, you can enter the program you wish to study and upload relevant documents needed as part of your application. It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester of trimester start date.
If you are applying through an education agent, they can also apply through the application portal. Ensure your agent is contracted to the University to avoid delays with your application.
Once you have started your application you will be provided with a reference number. You or your education agent will be able to track your application as it progresses.
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This program is provisionally accredited by Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA). Graduates of this program are eligible to obtain accreditation credentialing with ESSA.
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