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Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Sciences

ProviderThe University of Western Australia
Course code: TISCUP026UniversityStudy area: HealthCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Our Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Sciences will provide you with knowledge and skills required for a successful career in the sport, exercise and health industries. You’ll learn to apply theoretical knowledge to develop and deliver exercise-based interventions for fitness, health and wellbeing, and performance. The award-winning Work Integrated Learning program will provide you with opportunities to combine theoretical knowledge in real-world professional settings, as well as to interact with professionals in the industry. 

Why study this course at UWA

  • Our Work Integrated Learning program will ensure you are ‘career-ready’
  • UWA is ranked 1st in WA for Sports-Related Subjects (QS 2025)
  • Help tackle our biggest health challenges by understanding the effects of physical activity on human health and performance.

You’ll learn to

  • demonstrate broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge with depth in the discipline of Sport and Exercise Sciences
  • exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence
  • demonstrate skills and knowledge necessary for both employment in the discipline of Sport and Exercise Sciences and further study.

Accreditation

The Sport Science, Exercise and Health major (MJD-SEHDM) in any course leading to a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Sciences or Bachelor of Philosophy is accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). Graduates will be eligible to apply as an accredited exercise scientist.

Get career-ready with a UWA degree

At UWA, all our degrees include the option to take internships or Work Integrated Learning units, and, along with mentoring and volunteering opportunities, these can help you stand out in the job market and increase your employability. Find out more about how we can prepare you for your dream career, from first job to long-term goals.

Career opportunities: Exercise Scientist, Performance Consultant, Sports, Health and Fitness Coach and more.

Entry requirements

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IB Diploma

28-30
English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Past Offers

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Scored cases
Source countriesChina
Common pathwayBachelor background
Target levelBachelor degree
Offer fieldsBachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies)
1
ChinaBachelor background
Bachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies)Bachelor degree · Bachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies) · Offshore
gpa 4GPA 2.76/4.02.76/4.00 · lower band · approx. top 30-35%

Course curriculum

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