Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science

CSU's Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science prepares students for a rewarding career in the exercise and sports industry. Graduates will have an understanding of sport, exercise and physical activity. A specialisation in Sport Management is also available.

What will I learn?

CSU’s Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science offers a distinctive multidisciplinary program that integrates theoretical and practical components of physical activity from biological, behavioural, and social-cultural perspectives embraced within a community wellness philosophy. Students can elect to undertake a specialisation in Sport Management after one year of study.

The course prepares students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to practise as professionals in the areas of sport, exercise, fitness and recreation areas with a focus on exercise and sport science, as well as providing a foundation for postgraduate studies. Students will develop a multifaceted understanding of sport, exercise and physical activity from biological, behavioural and socio-cultural perspectives, embedded within a community wellness philosophy.

Career opportunities

Trends indicate considerable growth in employment opportunities related to fitness, exercise rehabilitation, sports coaching and administration in government and funded bodies, as well as private sector organisations.

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Workplace learning

This course provides opportunities for students to gain valuable industry experience with some subjects designed for professional practice placements and career management studies.

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Professional recognition

This course is recognised by the peak international body, the National Strength and Condtionining Association (NSCA) in the USA. The NSCA Education Recognition Program prepares students to become Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists (CSCS), a professional industry standard credential recognised worldwide. Graduates are therefore well placed to gain employment around the world.

Recognition of the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science as a nationally accredited and registered award in tertiary education is currently being reviewed.

Credit

Credit is available for successful completion of a Certificate III, Certificate IV or Diploma in Fitness.

Additional admission requirements 

• National Criminal Record Check
• Literacy requirements

Graduation requirements

To graduate with either CSU's Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science or the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science (Sport Management), students must satisfactorily complete 192 points (24 subjects).

Academic expectations

For each 8 point subject at CSU, students should normally expect to spend between 140-160 hours engaged in the specified learning and assessment activities (such as attending lectures or residential schools, assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, assignments or examinations). The student workload for some subjects may vary from these norms as a result of approved course design.

Students will be assessed on the basis of completed assignments, examinations, workplace learning, or other methods as outlined in specific subject outlines.

Where applicable, students are responsible for travel and accommodation costs involved in workplace learning experiences, or attending residential schools (distance education students).

Expectations relating to academic, workplace learning, time and cost requirements for specific subjects are provided in the subject abstracts and in course materials.