Course overview
Some of the key study areas include:
- Sport and exercise psychology
- Exercise prescription and delivery
- Exercise physiology
- Biomechanics
- Psychological research methodology
- Cognition and information processing
- Perceptual processes
- Statistics
Student experience
Career-ready placement with the Central Coast Academy of Sport 1:48
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.
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science career-ready placements
The Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science offers a 140-hour professional placement program. Starting 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. Use state of the art facilities at our Callaghan campus, including high-quality laboratories, a high-performance gym, and performance testing equipment.
Real-world experience in psychological science 2:32
Hear from Psychological Science students, Joel and Emma about their experiences completing career-ready placements at the University of Newcastle.
Bachelor of Psychological Science career-ready placements
The Bachelor of Psychological Science offers career-ready placements within Research labs, the University of Newcastle Psychology Community Clinic, external agencies, and with Industry Partners. Students will access psychology labs and equipment. They will undertake pre-professional courses each year, preparing for professional practice with guest lectures and problem-based workshops.
Studying at Newcastle campus
Living in Newcastle
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Campus Life
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Scholarships
Our scholarships recognise achievement and support enthusiastic and dedicated students. If you are a current student, or planning to study with us, we encourage you to apply for all scholarships you meet the criteria for.
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Accommodation
Living on campus is an experience unlike any other. Whether you're from across Australia or around the globe, your home on campus is where you'll form lifelong friendships and harness your potential in a supportive and diverse community.
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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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The Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science is accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). Graduates of this program are eligible to obtain accreditation as an exercise scientist with ESSA.
The Bachelor of Psychological Science is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as a LEVEL 1 APAC accredited degree.
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