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Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
3 years full-time, up to 7 years part-time
Launceston
3 years full-time
Launceston
CRICOS 098359C
Hands-on learning in specialist facilities
Under professional supervision, conduct exercise assessment, prescription and counselling services for clients in our Exercise Physiology Clinic and multi-disciplinary facilities
Study with our industry partners
Undertake practical experiences with sport teams, as well as partners like Cricket Tasmania, and AFL Tasmania.
Pathway to a career in Allied Health
Undertake postgraduate study in exercise physiology, physiotherapy, or occupational therapy.
Study options in this degree
Pursue a career in exercise science
Learn to use an evidence-based approach to inform athletes and coaches on performance enhancement strategies, whether it's for training or competition. Our course offers a range of practical experience opportunities through 140 hours of professional placement. During these experiences, you will conduct exercise assessments, prescription and counselling services on real clients under professional supervision.
You will also learn to apply the science of exercise to improve health and wellbeing in the prevention of chronic conditions.
This course can lead to postgraduate study in many Allied Health fields including Exercise Physiology, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy.
Study the full pathway to becoming a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist with us through with the Master of Physiotherapy or Master of Occupational Therapy launching in 2022.
Further study options
For honours course information, please visit Bachelor of Health Science with Honours.
For postgraduate course information, please visit Allied Health
Find out more about what you'll study, entry requirements, fees and scholarships - and to apply.
* Subject to international student visa conditions if applicable.
Career opportunities
You’ll graduate ready to undertake an exciting career in the health sector. Your career could see you working alongside professional
athletes and providing training and development programs, or delivering health and wellbeing initiatives within the community.
You can also move into postgraduate studies in exercise physiology, physiotherapy and occupational therapy.
The Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science provides graduates with the knowledge and skills to gain accreditation as exercise scientists with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).
Exercise and Sport Science skills are in high demand. Here are some of the careers projected to grow into 2025.^
14%
Physiotherapists
Predicted job growth to 2025
9.4%
Sports & Fitness
Workers
Predicted job growth to 2025
17.1%
Occupational
Therapists
Predicted job growth to 2025
^ National Skills Commission five year projections from November 2020 to November 2025.