Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science (045332G)

Deakin University's Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science program provides an accredited pathway for students to be eligible to join Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) and practice as an Accredited Exercise Scientist. They will learn how to apply knowledge and skills in exercise and sport science to improve the performance, health and participation of individuals, athletes and teams.

Students can develop the skills to become a professional leader in exercise and sport science and allied fields, with a focus on the biological, sociological and behavioral bases of exercise and sport science. They can learn in world-class facilities at Deakin University's Elite Sports Precinct in Geelong and Specialized Indoor Exercise and Sport Science building in Burwood. The course includes 220 hours of practical experience – more than any comparable accredited program in Victoria – meaning students will graduate job-ready with an advantage.

Deakin University's world-class facilities allow students to learn in elite environments. The Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus’ Elite Sports Precinct supports the activities of a wide range of athletes, from the Geelong Cats AFL team, to the student-based Deakin University Ducks Soccer Club. This opens the door to outstanding placement opportunities for them. Deakin University's new specialized indoor exercise and sport science building at the Melbourne Burwood Campus features four levels of state-of-the-art sport science learning facilities, providing students with a broad range of hands-on learning experiences.

Deakin University’s Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science is the first and longest-standing undergraduate course in Victoria. Students can develop the expertise to become a professional leader in exercise and sport science, studying the biology, technology, behavior and best practices that underpin exercise and sport science. They can tailor the course to their interests and career goals, choosing from the following majors: • applied sport science • disability and inclusion • exercise physiology • family, society and health • health promotion • nutrition • physical activity and health • psychology • sport coaching • sports nutrition • strength and conditioning

Students will have the opportunity to participate in work experience placements in a variety of environments such as: • AFL/VFL football clubs • Football Federation Victoria • Tennis Australia • WNBL clubs • Cricket Victoria • private strength and conditioning and high-performance centers (including Institutes of Sport) • recreational gyms • rehabilitation clinics

All students participate in two industry-based practical experiences. In second year, they complete 80 hours of practical experience in Exercise Programming. The Exercise and Sports Science Practicum in final year offers a minimum 140 hours of practical experiences. These are a core feature of the course which, combined with one-on-one career mentoring by staff in particular units, set them apart from other graduates.