Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science and Rehabilitation)

About this Course

Are you interested in using exercise to improve people’s health, fitness and general well-being? If so, you should consider a career as an Exercise Physiologist through studying our Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science and Rehabilitation).

When you graduate from this degree you will be eligible to apply to become an Accredited Exercise Physiologist with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). Exercise Physiologists help other people improve their lifestyle and recover from injuries and chronic conditions through exercise.

In this 4-year degree (full-time) you’ll gain knowledge, skills and experience in clinical exercise delivery, healthy lifestyle intervention and wellness programs for people living with chronic conditions, disabilities or injuries, as well as the healthy population.

More qualified professionals are expected to be needed as the population grows and ages, with employment opportunities in public and private hospitals, workplace health and rehabilitation, aged care facilities, sports organisations and more.

You can study units for this degree on-campus with weekly lectures and laboratories and some units will also be available through a blended format that involves weekly online content, accompanied by timetabled, intensive on-campus laboratory/seminar/tutorial sessions twice per semester.

Note: If you complete the Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sports Science) degree (with the appropriate elective units) and decide that you’d like to pursue a career in exercise rehabilitation, you’ll only need to study this course for one year to be eligible to become an Accredited Exercise Physiologist.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.

Course Entry

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

• Academic Admission requirements (Band 4)

  The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

  All applicants are required to be assessed for entry by the course coordinator where the student has undertaken prior tertiary study. Students with no prior tertiary study will be assessed by University Admissions.

  All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • AQF Diploma or equivalent;
  • Undergraduate Certificate;
  • Successfully completed 0.5 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
  • Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test;*
  • University Preparation Course;*
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course; or*

  * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

  For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.

Applications for this course are not accepted through ECU's Experience Based Entry Scheme.

Career Opportunities

Possible future job titles

Professionally-Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Exercise Rehabilitation Coordinator, Exercise Science Researcher, Compensation & Rehabilitation Officer, Exercise Rehabilitator, Workers' Compensation Officer, Health Care Officer, Occupational Rehabilitation Officer, Work Cover Services Manager, Injury Management Officer

Courses you can consider if you are interested in progressing further in this area.

• Master of Nutrition and Dietetics
  Students may be able to enter into postgraduate studies in Dietetics upon completion of a recommended set of electives.
• Master of Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning)