Education
Within the GSMC, there is the opportunity to study at undergraduate and postgraduate level across the disciplines of teaching, exercise and sport science, business, psychology, rehabilitation and nutrition.
We are ranked in the top 100 QS World University Rankings for Sports Related Subjects (2025), and ranked 39 in Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments (ShanghaiRanking, 2024).
Degrees
Prescribe and deliver exercise programs to enable athletes and the community to achieve their physical health and performance goals.
Nurture and empower students at a critical period of their development, instilling a love of sport and movement as a Health and Physical Education teacher.
Join Australia’s rapidly expanding sports industry and develop your career in sports business or performance analysis leading up to the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Complete a degree that can be applied in a broad range of industry sectors and explore career opportunities in social research, management and policy work.
Use your skills to work across health settings, helping athletes overcome complex clinical problems and communities participate in the activities of everyday life.
As demand for sustainable and healthy choices grows, combine practical learning with the latest evidence to contribute to global wellbeing.
Scholarships
Each year, more than $4 million in scholarships are awarded to students across a range of criteria, including sporting excellence, equity and academic achievement. If you are a current student, or are planning to study with us, we encourage you to apply for all scholarships you meet the criteria for.
Pathways
We offer Pathway programs including Open Foundation and Yapug that help you develop the skills needed to gain direct entry to undergraduate study.
Additionally, we also offer free pathway programs for athletes, including Newcastle Knights players. With dedicated support, athletes are able to balance their sporting and work commitments while undertaking study that provides entry into undergraduate programs.
Work Integrated Learning 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 Work Integrated Learning experience at the Central Coast Academy of Sport.
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