3 years Full time or 6 years Part time
The Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science provides students with the skills and knowledge to improve the health, performance and participation of individuals, teams and athletes. Within this course students will be exposed to the principles and evidence-based research of human movement, and learn how to apply this to both the improvement of sports performance, and within the broader community in the healthcare system. Meeting the professional membership requirements of ESSA, this program provides graduates with a thorough grounding in the scientific bases of exercise and of key principles, concepts and theories related to exercise for health and sports performance. Graduates will gain skills such as leadership, advanced problem-solving, technical proficiency, the capacity to communicate effectively, an ability to be reflective and ethical in their practice, underpinned by justice, equity and respect for the individual. Opportunities for industry-relevant experience are embedded in the course through community engagement and practicum. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science at ACU’
Australian Catholic University
This degree has provisional accreditation by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) at the exercise science level for Strathfield, Melbourne, Brisbane and Blacktown campuses. Graduates may also be eligible to apply for Level 1 accreditation with the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA).
Please note that ESSA requires all individuals seeking initial accreditation to meet ESSA’s English Language requirements. Depending on elective units chosen, graduates may be eligible to apply for Level 1 accreditation with the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association.
Average first year fee. Indicative only; subject to passage of legislation.
Students undertake 140 hours of professional experience. ‘Before students can begin professional experience for this course, students should review the mandatory State or Territory legal and industry policy requirements. An overview of these requirements can be found at https://www.acu.edu.au/WILsearch. Students must meet the inherent requirements – essential components of this course (capabilities, knowledge and skills) – to achieve the course learning outcomes.
For more information see https://www.acu.edu.au/study-at-acu/how-to-apply/inherent-requirements.
For additional information about the admissions criteria for ACU and for this course, refer to ACU’s website.
English (Units 3 & 4, C)
For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
92.75
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
99.95
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
73.50
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
75.75
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
54.30
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
61.70
Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.
For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.
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6
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5
Percentage of all students
6.0%
Number of students
30
Percentage of all students
36.1%
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Number of students
37
Percentage of all students
44.6%
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Number of students
83
Percentage of all students
100%
* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5
Exercise scientist, sports scientist, sports coach, exercise physiologist, health and fitness consultant.
Exercise & Sports Science Australia; Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) (subject to fulfilling further requirements); Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation.