Through our nationally recognised degree you will learn how to improve the health, performance and participation of individuals, teams and athletes through exercise programming and delivery, athlete training, and health advice. We’re connected to a huge range of sporting organisations – from the Australian Institute of Sport to the AFL, NRL, A-League clubs, Tennis Australia and America’s NBA. With us you will get the best opportunities for industry placements and future employment in Australia and around the world.
Professional experience
Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science students must complete 40 hours of community engagement and 140 hours of appropriate professional experience (practicum), with accurate record-keeping, as part of course accreditation requirements.
Work placement
You’ll have the opportunity to get real-world experience during the two units of compulsory professional experience you’ll complete throughout your degree. You’ll spend time in organisations integrating the theory you’ve learnt with practical skills, giving you a chance to reflect on possible career paths and meet the Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) requirements for Exercise Science accreditation.
Accreditation
This degree is accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) at the exercise science level. Depending on elective units chosen, graduates may be eligible to apply for Level 1 accreditation with the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association.
The Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science offered at our Blacktown Campus is identical to the accredited program at our other campuses and accreditation is expected for Blacktown in 2023, once the first cohort is in its final year.
Careers
Our graduates have pursued careers in:
Industry partnerships
ACU works with a variety of industry partners:
Students with a Student Visa will need to complete the program in minimum duration, study at least one subject on-campus each semester and must not undertake more than 33% of the program online.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
25 July 2022
Strathfield Campus
25A Barker Road,
STRATHFIELD,
New South Wales,
2135, SYDNEY, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
25 July 2022
Melbourne Campus
115 Victoria Parade,
FITZROY,
Victoria,
3065, MELBOURNE, Australia
Applicants require the equivalent of an Australian Year 12 Certificate.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Overall score: 6.5; Individual score of: 6.0 in all tests
Pearson Test of English (PTE): 58 with a minimum of 50 in all four communicative skills
Test of English as a Foreign Language - Academic (TOEFL): Internet based total of 79: minimum 21 in writing, 18 in speaking, 13 in reading and 12 in listening
ACU English Language Test: B (65-74%)
Cambridge Advanced English (CAE): Overall CAE score: 176; Minimum score of 169 in all tests.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
The Australian Catholic University (ACU) is rated first in Australia for graduate employment.
