Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science - 115711

Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science

115711

Health and Recreation

Full time Part time

Course Fee

CSP/$10401 (1st year contribution)

Australian Catholic University - Brisbane

Start Date

Mar 2027

Duration

3 years Full time or 6 years Part time

Offer Rounds

14 Jan 2027

Overview Admissions Criteria Student Profile Career Possibilities

Course outline

The Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science provides students with the skills and knowledge to improve the health, performance and participation of individuals, teams and athletes. Within this course students will be exposed to the principles and evidence-based research of human movement, and learn how to apply this to both the improvement of sports performance, and within the broader community in the healthcare system. Designed to meet the professional accreditation requirements of ESSA, this program provides graduates with a thorough grounding in the scientific bases of exercise and of key principles, concepts and theories related to exercise for health and sports performance. Students may choose a major in Exercise Rehabilitation or Sports Performance. Graduates will gain skills such as leadership, advanced problem-solving, technical proficiency, the capacity to communicate effectively, an ability to be reflective and ethical in their practice, underpinned by justice, equity and respect for the individual. Opportunities for industry-relevant experience are embedded in the course through community engagement and practicum. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science at ACU’

Australian Catholic University

Note

This degree is accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) at the exercise science level. Please check the ACU Course Browser for the most up-to-date accreditation status.

Please note that ESSA requires all individuals seeking initial accreditation to meet ESSA’s English Language requirements.

Majors

Exercise rehabilitation, Sports performance.

Fee notes

Average first year fee. Indicative only; subject to passage of legislation.

Other requirements

Students undertake 25 hours of community engagement and a minimum of 140 hours of professional experience. ‘Before students can begin professional experience for this course, students should review the mandatory State or Territory legal and industry policy requirements. An overview of these requirements can be found at https://www.acu.edu.au/WILsearch. Students must meet the inherent requirements – essential components of this course (capabilities, knowledge and skills) – to achieve the course learning outcomes.
For more information see https://www.acu.edu.au/study-at-acu/how-to-apply/inherent-requirements.

Admissions Criteria

For additional information about the admissions criteria for ACU and for this course, refer to ACU’s website.

Assumed knowledge

English (Units 3 & 4, C). One of General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Health or Physical Education (Units 3 & 4, C).

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

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ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

92.30

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

99.30

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

76.45

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

84.55

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

56.05

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

61.05

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

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Number of students

N/P#

Percentage of all students

N/P#

Number of students

Percentage of all students

10.3%

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Recent secondary education admitted solely on the basis of ATAR/Rank Admitted where both ATAR/Rank and additional criteria were considered Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR/Rank was not a factor

Number of students

Percentage of all students

25.0%

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

Percentage of all students

52.3%

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

Percentage of all students

100%

Notes

* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5
# N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students

Career opportunities

Exercise scientist, sports scientist, sports coach, exercise physiologist, health and fitness consultant.

Membership

Exercise and Sports Science Australia; Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) (subject to fulfilling further requirements); Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation; AUSActive.

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