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Overview
Join one of Australia's leading sport universities and gain the very best knowledge for a professional career in the sport and exercise industry.
If you're passionate about health and fitness, get moving towards an exciting career in the rapidly growing sports industry through VU's Bachelor of Sport Science.
This specialised program leads to a variety of career options in clinical exercise science, rehabilitation, sport science or human movement.
You'll graduate with excellent foundational knowledge for a professional career in the sport and exercise industry, with key skills in these areas:
- physiology
- kinesiology
- biomechanics
- exercise psychology.
You can choose one of two majors to match your interests and career goals:
- Sport Performance – analysing and improving performance, health, and participation in sport and exercise.
- Sport Coaching – coaching knowledge and skills in community-based coaching, talent identification and athlete–coach development.
You can then choose one of a range of minor options to tailor your course to fit your career ambitions.
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Integrate the biological and social scientific knowledge and professional skills that underpin professional practice in the field of sport science;
- Critically analyse and synthesise knowledge gathered from sport science research and professional practice;
- Exercise judgement and apply knowledge to solve routine sport science problems using social, ethical, economic, regulatory and global perspectives;
- Exemplify and communicate knowledge and ideas clearly and coherently, both as an independent and collaborative professional; and
- Critically reflect on professional and ethical frameworks, and interpersonal understanding, in order to work effectively in socially and culturally diverse communities and contexts.
Take advantage of our position as #7 in the world for sport science, thanks to our ground-breaking research, world-class facilities and partnerships with some of the world’s top sporting clubs.
Studying at VU means you’ll benefit from all of the opportunities that come with our elite status – learning from academics who are connected with top organisations, researching with national sporting bodies and accessing our cutting-edge sport-science equipment.
Our $68m high-technology Sport and Learning Precinct at our Footscray Park Campus is designed to help you get the most out of your course, and supports VU's world-class teaching and research.
The precinct features:
- a high altitude 'hotel'
- exercise physiology labs
- biomechanics labs
- heat chambers
- integrated teaching and learning facilities.
Our College of Sport, Health and Engineering has practical workplace learning opportunities with a network of over 350 sport industry employers.
Our strong emphasis on student-centred learning means you'll have unparalleled opportunities to undertake field placements and cadetships with elite and community sport teams, including the Western Bulldogs, Melbourne Storm and Maribyrnong College Elite Sports Academy.
Study this course via our award-winning VU Block Model®, where you complete one subject at a time over four weeks, rather than juggling several at once.
Learning in workshop-style classes, you’ll develop strong connections with your peers and practical skills for your future career.
You’ll also get fast feedback on your assignments, helping you to improve quickly as you progress through your course.