Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science

Prepare for a career in fitness, strength and conditioning, performance analysis, corporate health, or exercise and sport science researchQUT is the top institution in Queensland for sport science and we rank 12th in the world according to the Shanghai Global Rankings 2023Gain hands-on experience, completing 280 hours of professional placement with sporting associations, strength and conditioning programs, academies of sport and related organisationsGraduate with the skills to apply complex discipline knowledge to the design, delivery, and evaluation of exercise programs, interventions and assessments that meet the specific needs of your clientOffers clear pathway to career as an Accredited Exercise Scientist or Accredited Sports Scientist.Why choose this courseTransform your passion for sport and exercise into a rewarding career. Graduate with the skills and confidence to work with elite athletes and sportspeople, work in a coaching role to develop talent, and deliver strength and conditioning training.Under the direction of world-leaders in sports science education and research, learn to apply complex knowledge to the design, delivery, and evaluation of exercise programs, interventions and assessments that meet the specific needs of your clients.QUT’s degree in sport and exercise science is one of the first university programs in Australia to offer you a clear pathway into a career as accredited exercise scientist or accredited sports scientist.Sport and exercise science professionals apply their knowledge about exercise and its effect on the body to a variety of careers. These include improving strength and fitness of athletes undertaking performance analysis with sporting organisations, promoting health and wellness, health testing and education programs, or sport and recreation services in the tourism, mining, military, and hospitality sector.Your first year of study will focus on an introduction to exercise science, anatomy, physiology and coaching. You will begin to apply this knowledge in a sport and exercise science context with complementing studies in exercise psychology, physical activity and health.During second year, you will continue with studies in core exercise science units of exercise physiology, motor control, skill acquisition and biomechanics, and begin to develop a more holistic understanding of the profession with studies in related areas including food and nutrition, and research in exercise and movement science.Units in your final year concentrate on applied sport and exercise science, specifically sports physiology, sports injury prevention and rehabilitation, sports psychology and performance analysis. This is complemented with professional placement in an area that is of specific interest.Careers and outcomesGraduates are prepared for a career in fitness, strength and conditioning coaching, performance analysis, corporate health, or exercise and sport science research. You may be employed with sporting teams, high-performance sport, community health providers, corporate organisations, education providers, gymnasiums and sports centres, or in the tourism industry. A research career can lead to developments in sport and exercise science that result in healthier communities, and fitter and stronger athletes.Possible careersCorporate health officerPerformance analystPersonal trainerSports scientistStrength and conditioning coachWellness consultant

International Baccalaureate - 24.25
Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
Plus one of Chemistry (Units 3 & 4, C), Physics (Units 3 & 4, C) or Biology (Units 3 & 4, C).
IELTS Academic: 7 Overall with 7 in all other band. TOEFL iBT: 98 Overall with Listening 24, Reading 24, Writing 27, Speaking 23.