Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre

Bachelor of Exercise Science/Bachelor of Psychological Science
231642
Health and Recreation
Learn psychological theories on motivation, stress, and health, alongside clinical sciences and professional practice placements. This double degree also offers a path to become a sports psychologist, with further study in psychology.
Full time Part time
Course Fee
CSP/$12000 (1st year contribution)
Griffith University - Gold Coast
Start Date
Nov 2025
Mar 2026
Jul 2026
Nov 2026
Duration

41/2 years Full time or 9 years Part time

Offer Rounds
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Course outline

Gain skills and knowledge in the physical, biomedical and psychological sciences that you will need to become an exercise specialist. Learn about the role of exercise in health maintenance and rehabilitation, and how to apply psychological theories to topics such as motivation, stress, and health. You will also learn how to evaluate and understand tests that measure intellectual, behavioural and emotional states. Develop your interpersonal and communication skills and learn about the principles of counselling and core areas of psychology. Undertake a professional practice placement to apply knowledge and skills in a real-world setting. This degree provides a powerful foundation for supporting mental health, enhancing performance, and promoting overall wellness in various physical and psychological contexts. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Exercise Science/Bachelor of Psychological Science at GU.

Griffith University

Fee notes

This is an indicative only amount for first year fees. For further information refer to griffith.edu.au/fees-charges

Other requirements

Students must meet all professional practice requirements. For more information, visit Health Placement Support Hub.

Prerequisites

Applicants must meet the minimum age requirements for admission, see the QTAC website for details.

Additional entry requirements

Griffith VET Guarantee and the Year 12 Early Offer Guarantee apply to this program. For more information visit Guaranteed Admission at GU.

Assumed knowledge

Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3 and 4, C); One of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 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.

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

91.10

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

97.95

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

73.65

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

77.25

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

62.10

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

68.10

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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Number of students

5

Percentage of all students

45.5%

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All students

Number of students

11

Percentage of all students

100%

Notes

* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5

Career opportunities

Sports psychologist, exercise specialist, health and wellness coach, rehabilitation consultant, clinical exercise physiologist, mental health and sports performance coach, behavioural health specialist, wellness program coordinator, research analyst in exercise and psychology, policy advisor in health and sports psychology.

Membership

Accreditation as an exercise scientist through Exercise and Sports Science Australia (subject to application). Affiliate membership with the Australian Psychological Society.

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