As the Australian population becomes more sedentary, physical activity plays an increasingly important role in community health and wellbeing. Our comprehensive Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science degree examines the implications of physical activity on public health, issues such as rehabilitation and also prepares our students to work with elite athletes. The Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science examines the implications of physical activity on general health, rehabilitation and elite athletic performance. As part of the degree, you are exposed to a broad range of applications in the exercise and sport sciences and learn how they can be applied in the areas of health promotion, rehabilitation, physical education and elite athletic training. The degree is accredited by the national industry body Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA). Graduates completing an ESSA-accredited course are then able to work in Australia as exercise and sport scientists, strength and conditioning coaches, community health promoters, sports coaches or health and fitness consultants. Program summary Three Core Curriculum courses Introduction to Philosophy Introduction to Theology Ethics 21 required courses Academic Research and Writing in Health Sciences Physical Activity and Health Human Growth and Development Human Structure and Function Applications of Functional Anatomy to Physical Education Exercise Physiology Anatomy and Physiology of Body Systems Health Issues and Preventive Approaches Physiology of Training and Environmental Extremes Principles of Strength and Conditioning Exercise Health and Disease Developmental Psychology Data Analysis and Experimental Design Motor Control Development & Learning Psychosocial Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity Health, Fitness and Performance Assessment Exercise Biomechanics Exercise Physiology for Special Populations Advanced Biomechanics Nutrition for Health and Physical Activity The Australian Sports System Three electives Three courses chosen from Health Sciences, Behavioural Science, Biomedical Science or Business studies Two industry practicum placements Exercise & Sport Science Industry Practicum (150 hours) Exercise & Sport Science Industry Internship (150 hours) Professional accreditation: This course has been accredited by the national industry body, Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA). Graduates of this course are eligible for registration with ESSA as exercise and sport scientists upon completion of the degree. Further postgraduate study completing the Graduate Diploma in Exercise Science within the School of Health Sciences enables students to become accredited by ESSA as clinical exercise physiologists.