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Be at the forefront of the fitness revolution. The Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science (with specialisation) from Charles Sturt University can position you at the front of the pack in the health, fitness, exercise and sport industries – some of the fastest-growing industries in the world.

Specialise in sport management or undertake the general stream to become a well-rounded exercise and sports professional. This course is accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA), so you'll graduate as an accredited exercise scientist.

Course highlights

Become a key player in improving the health of individuals, groups and communities, and the performance of athletes and teams, by providing training and professional advice.

Study your way

Attend classes at Charles Sturt University's Bathurst or Port Macquarie campuses, or study online from just about anywhere. You can study exercise and sport science full-time or part-time, all while gaining exposure to some of the most knowledgeable people in the industry through evidence-based study and a comprehensive work placement program.

A multidisciplinary degree

Develop transferable skills in analysis, research, communication, project work, organisation and teamwork, which will serve you in many sectors, including health and education. After one year of study, you may choose to undertake a specialisation in sport management. This course also provides a foundation for postgraduate study in the Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology, with a view to becoming an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP).

Exceptional facilities

Learn in our state-of-the-art facilities. The Bathurst campus has well-established laboratories, training and aerobics areas, and testing facilities, including an exercise physiology and biochemistry lab, neuromuscular testing facility and climate control chamber. We're currently investing half a million dollars towards new equipment for the Port Macquarie campus, which will include an exercise physiology and biomechanics lab, anatomy lab and resistance training facility. You may also have the opportunity to work with athletes from the Western Region Academy of Sport (WRAS).

Personalised learning

Get personalised support and academic assistance from our experienced lecturers and tutors. They will ensure you graduate with a strong foundation in the theoretical and practical components of exercise science.

Join the elite

Charles Sturt University is an elite athlete friendly university. If you're a professional sportsperson, coach, referee or emerging elite athlete, we can help you gain your qualification without disrupting your training and competition schedule.

Career opportunities

Charles Sturt University's Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science (with specialisation) can unlock a variety of opportunities both in Australia and overseas.

Work with athletes or communities

Put your sport science degree to work in sports administration or sports coaching and work with individual athletes and teams. Become a key player in the health promotion and fitness industries with roles in corporate or community fitness programming, personal training and policy, and program planning in government and schools.

Focus your skills on research

Make a difference as a cardiac technician or go deep and be at the forefront of preventative medicine research.

Move into further study

Your Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science (with specialisation) can also be a pathway to a career in physiotherapy. Students who successfully complete the degree may, subject to university approval, enter the Bachelor of Physiotherapy with one year of credit.