A Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science prepares graduates with the skills and knowledge to work with people from the health and fitness enthusiast to the elite level athlete. The degree is focused on human movement, exercise physiology, exercise and sport psychology, exercise prescription, and includes opportunities to specialise in exercise science, nutrition or education. This degree provides an accelerated pathway towards the Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology and professional accreditation as an exercise physiologist. This degree is also a pathway to the Master of Teaching that can prepare students as PDHPE teachers in secondary settings. Major areas of study Students select one major from the following: Education: this major offers graduates a pathway to a Southern Cross University degree in secondary teaching (Master of Teaching), potentially leading to registration as a PDHPE teacher for eligible students. Some of the education units are only available at Lismore. Exercise Science: this major includes subject areas such as advanced sport and exercise psychology as well as sport and fitness organisation management. Nutrition studies: this major examines food and nutrition in the context of exercise science, human health, disease processes and social issues. It includes content such as exercise biochemistry, food science, nutritional science, and sports nutrition. Career opportunities As an exercise scientist, graduates can expect to gain employment in sports coaching, strength training and conditioning, sport development, performance testing and talent identification, personal training and gym instruction, health promotion, occupational rehabilitation and sports or recreation management. Some graduates also choose to pursue further study at postgraduate or graduate entry level to become an allied health professional in areas such as clinical exercise physiology, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nutrition or as PDHPE teacher.