Bachelor of Exercise Science – Bachelor of Exercise Physiology - 317401

Bachelor of Exercise Science – Bachelor of Exercise Physiology

317401

Health and Recreation

Full time Part time

Course Fee

CSP/$13240 (1st year contribution)

James Cook University - Townsville

Start Date

Jan 2026

Duration

3¹/₂ years Full time or 7 years Part time

Offer Rounds

15 Jan 2026

Overview Admissions Criteria Student Profile Career Possibilities

Course outline

The Bachelor of Exercise Science and Bachelor Exercise Physiology program at JCU provides graduates with the essential theoretical and practical skills to elevate health and performance through physical activity and exercise. Combining Exercise Science with Exercise Physiology, this unique program offers a joint degree and dual national accreditation (when approved), giving students a competitive edge and opening doors to diverse career opportunities. You will study foundational areas like anatomy, physiology, nutrition, and strength conditioning. Designed to be completed in under four years, this flexible program prepares graduates to tackle modern health and lifestyle challenges, especially within tropical regions.
For current course information, visit Bachelor of Exercise Science – Bachelor of Exercise Physiology at JCU.

James Cook University

Other requirements

Prior to taking professional placements, students must provide evidence of immunity to hepatitis B, MMR, varicellla, and pertussis, and current Provide First Aid and CPR certificates. A Suitability Card is required and an Australian Federal Police check may be required; refer to institution. Students must complete all professional experience placement requirements by the prescribed deadlines and maintain currency of these requirements in order to stay admitted in the course.

Prerequisites

Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3 and 4, C); English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C); General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C); Completion of Year 12 or attained age 18 years

Recommended study

One of Biology, Health or Physical Education (Units 3/4, C)

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

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, 2025

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Notes

Contact the institution for information.

Career opportunities

JCU Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology graduates are highly-skilled professionals who are employed within a range of industries. Graduates pursue careers in health and wellness management, health promotion agencies, corporate health, community and elite sport, hospital-based science, occupational health and safety, private and public hospitals, multidisciplinary medical centres, fitness centres, aged-care facilities, workplace health and rehabilitation, and private practice.

This course has received Qualifying Accreditation status with Exercise & Sports Science Australia and we will seek full Exercise Science (ES) and Exercise Physiology (EP) course accreditation from 2027 onwards as per ESSA accreditation guidelines. If fully accredited, graduates of this course may be eligible for professional membership with Exercise and Sports Science Australia.

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