科廷科技大学

In this course, you'll gain theoretical and practical understanding of exercise and sports physiology, biomechanics, motor control, motor learning and skill acquisition, and exercise and sports psychology.

The emphasis on client-centred practice will help you develop strong interpersonal communication, critical thinking and problem solving skills.

In your first year, you'll learn the foundations of exercise science and study interprofessional units with students from other health disciplines. In your second and third years, you’ll specialise in exercise and sports science, and undertake laboratory practice and fieldwork.

You'll develop practical skills by completing a 140 hour professional placement in a relevant organisation. Curtin has partnerships with Fremantle Football Club and Hockey Australia, so you could find yourself working alongside some of Australia's top athletes.

Exercise and Sport Science is a degree which offers enormous opportunities to pursue a wide variety of careers or undertake postgraduate study to specialise in areas such as clinical exercise physiology, strength and conditioning, health and physical education, sports science, research and tertiary education.

If you are a high-achieving student, you may complete an additional honours year that enables you to undertake your own significant research project.

Professional recognition

This course is accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia.

Career information

Careers

Cardiac technician
Fitness instructor/personal trainer
Health and wellness coordinator
Performance analyst
Sleep technician
Sports coach/trainer
Strength and conditioning coach for elite and sub-elite sporting teams.

Industries

Aged care sector
Corporate
Defence forces
Fitness centres
Government
Health centres and hospitals
Industrial and mining
Research and development
Sporting teams.

What you'll learn

Select appropriate approaches to facilitate participation and performance in exercise and sport for individuals, teams and communities
Think critically and creatively to generate appropriate strategies and interventions promoting physical activity and improved performance in partnership with stakeholders
Apply an evidence-based approach to selection and implementation of strategies to promote and enhance physical activity and performance
Communicate in ways that promote shared understanding in a range of physical activity contexts; communicate effectively with clients in a way that enhances their participation in choice and decision-making
Incorporate appropriate technologies in planning, assessment, implementation and evaluation of interventions designed to promote physical activity and enhance performance
Evaluate personal and professional knowledge, skills, attitudes and values and the impact of these on the provision of services
Select and apply culturally appropriate approaches to promote physical activity within international contexts
Apply ethical frameworks that respect individual human rights and cultural diversity within the context of physical activity and sport
Promote effective ethical inter-professional practice with all stakeholders working to enhance physical activity and elite performance.