Bachelor of Sport Science

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.

VU's research in human movement and sports science was rated 'well above world standard' by the latest Excellence in Research for Australia assessment.

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 your major to match your interests and career goals, from:

• Sport Performance - analysing and improving performance, health, and participation in sport and exercise.
• Human Movement - holistic understanding of human movement, particularly in sport and physical activity.
• Sport Coaching  -   coaching knowledge and skills in community-based coaching, talent identification and athlete - coach development.

Additional information

Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: https://www.police.vic.gov.au (external link) and https://www.police.vic.gov.au/content.asp?Document_ID=274 (external link)

Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/ (external link) and http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au (external link)

Our graduates gain employment at elite sport organisations, leisure centres and community service organisations – with some even starting their own business.

The course can lead to a career in:

• exercise physiology
• personal fitness training
• exercise and sport science within a professional sporting group
• sport nutrition
• sports data analysis
• athlete talent identification and development
• performance coaching
• special populations training - elderly, people with a disability, youth
• community fitness and health services.

Salaries

Find the average annual earnings of a sport coach, instructor or official (external link) on the government job-data site, Labour Market Insights.