Study Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science at Southern Cross University in Australia, Faculty of Health

Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science

Australia

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What will I learn?

Do you dream of coaching athletes or inspiring people to achieve better health and wellbeing? Are you fascinated by how the human adapts to participation in sport and exercise? Are you keen to probe the minds of elite athletes and uncover what gives them the winning edge? The Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science can turn your sporting passion into a career.

This degree provides a comprehensive study of sport sciences and how the human body responds to exercise. You’ll learn about human movement, biomechanics, movement control, exercise physiology, exercise and sport psychology, coaching and exercise prescription, with the opportunity to specialise in either business management, physical education or strength, conditioning and coaching.

Our graduates work in many areas of sport and health, including sports psychology, nutrition, teaching, coaching, performance testing, health promotion and education.

This degree may also provide a pathway to the Master of Teaching that can prepare students as PDHPE teachers in secondary settings.

Majors

  • Education
  • Exercise Science
  • Nutrition studies

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Health

CRICOS

059883F

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
A$26,000.00 (US$ 17,134) per year
Student Services and Amenities Fee - $372.80 is the maximum SSAF amount for 2026
Start date

March 2027

Venue

Lismore Campus

Military Road,

East Lismore,

New South Wales,

2480, NORTH COAST, Australia

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
A$26,000.00 (US$ 17,134) per year
Student Services and Amenities Fee - $372.80 is the maximum SSAF amount for 2026
Start date

March 2027

Venue

Gold Coast Campus

Gold Coast Airport, Terminal Dr,,

BILINGA,

Queensland,

4225, GOLD COAST, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

To be eligible for entry into this course, applicants must: meet the Universitys standard minimum admission requirements for undergraduate courses, including:for High School Students, completed secondary education.for non-school leavers: previous secondary, tertiary or TAFE studies SCU College studies work experiencepersonal competency statements special tertiary admissions test (STAT)SCU Elite Athletes and Performers Scheme demonstrate a suitable degree of life experience, including self-awareness, a capacity to relate to others and an understanding of ethical behavior which are assessed through:two confidential references addressing the applicants suitability for the course; and the applicants responses to the SCU Counselling Readiness Questionnaire.Applicants will not be admitted solely on the basis of completion of a Certificate III qualification.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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