Exercise and Sports Science Honours Major

This course develops originality and independence of thought and trains students in research. It aims to broaden your knowledge and expose you to the latest developments in exercise and sports related research.

Research projects are developed in conjunction with a supervisor, and cover a large array of potential fields, including (but not limited to):

• exercise physiology
• biomechanics
• motor control
• sportspsychology
• rehabilitation
• physical activity levels
• sports performance.

How to apply

This major sits within the Health Sciences (Honours) degree. To apply for this major, you will apply for the Health Sciences (Honours). In step 3 of the application process, you will be asked to confirm the major you wish to study.

Applying as an undergraduate student is easy. For information tailored to your situation, visit our easy to follow instructions to get your application started.

Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information.

Why study

• We provide training in a wide range of generic and discipline specific research-oriented skills, as well as training in interprofessional skills such as critical thinking, time management, scientific writing and problem solving.
• You will be supervised by academics that are themselves active researchers.
• Curtin has partnerships with the Fremantle Football Club and Hockey Australia, meaning you could find yourself working alongside some of Australias top athletes through your research project.

How this course will make you industry ready

Graduates from honours have a more fully developed and more complex set of research skills that make them more attractive to employers. Graduates with first or upper-second-class honours are also eligible for direct entry into PhD programs.

Student profile

View our student profile table to get an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students at Curtin University. This table provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and passed the census date in the most relevant recent intake period for which data are available. It includes those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia.

If English is not your first language, you must also check that you meet English language requirements for your chosen course. Australian students must also meet the English entry requirements.