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Through our nationally recognised degree you will learn how to improve the health, performance and participation of individuals, teams and athletes through exercise programming and delivery, athlete training, and health advice. We’re connected to a huge range of sporting organisations – from the Australian Institute of Sport to the AFL, NRL, A-League clubs, Tennis Australia and America’s NBA. With us you will get the best opportunities for industry placements and future employment in Australia and around the world.

Professional experience

Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science students must complete 40 hours of community engagement and 140 hours of appropriate professional experience (practicum), with accurate record-keeping, as part of course accreditation requirements.

Work placement

You’ll have the opportunity to get real-world experience during the two units of compulsory professional experience you’ll complete throughout your degree. You’ll spend time in organisations integrating the theory you’ve learnt with practical skills, giving you a chance to reflect on possible career paths and meet the Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) requirements for Exercise Science accreditation.

Accreditation

This degree is accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) at the exercise science level. Depending on elective units chosen, graduates may be eligible to apply for Level 1 accreditation with the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association.

The Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science offered at our Blacktown Campus is identical to the accredited program at our other campuses and accreditation is expected for Blacktown in 2023, once the first cohort is in its final year.

Careers

Our graduates have pursued careers in:

• AFL
• NRL
• Super Rugby
• A-league
• professional sporting organisations
• national sporting organisations
• national institutes of sport
• state institutes or academies of sport
• state sporting organisations
• small business in the health and fitness industry
• academia

Industry partnerships

ACU works with a variety of industry partners:

• Tennis Australia
• Baseball Queensland
• Wests Tigers Rugby League Football Club
• Paddle Australia, Canoe Slalom High-Performance Team
• Brisbane Roar Football Club
• Queensland Reds
• Norths Devils
• North Melbourne Football Club
• Core Advantage

Students with a Student Visa will need to complete the program in minimum duration, study at least one subject on-campus each semester and must not undertake more than 33% of the program online.