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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.
Support the improvement of health and wellbeing, fitness, and performance
Exercise Scientists apply their skills to improve health and fitness, wellbeing and performance in a broad range of contexts. Key areas of practice include occupational and corporate health, primary prevention, education, sport and recreation, fitness and exercise training, and physical activity within population/community health settings.
You'll learn to use an evidence-based approach to inform a broad range of populations, from those with clinical conditions to elite athletes, to support the improvement of health and wellbeing, fitness, and performance.
To fully prepare you for your future career, you will undertake 140 hours of professional placement, benefiting from the breadth of connections we have with sport and community groups, Tasmanian peak sporting bodies, and the healthcare sector. This allows you to pursue practical and placement opportunities aligned to your interests.
Further study options
This course can lead to postgraduate study in many Allied Health fields including Exercise Physiology, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy. You can study the full pathway to becoming a physiotherapist with our Master of Physiotherapy.
For honours course information, please visit Bachelor of Health Science with Honours.
For postgraduate course information, please visit our Allied Health page
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.
