This degree provides a comprehensive study of sport sciences and how the human body responds to exercise. Students learn about human movement, biomechanics, movement control, exercise physiology, exercise and sport psychology, coaching and exercise prescription, with the opportunity to specialise in either business management, physical education or strength, conditioning and coaching. Students undertake 140 hours of professional placement in the final year of the course.
Our graduates work in many areas of sport and health, including sports psychology, nutrition, teaching, coaching, performance testing, health promotion and education. This degree may also provide a pathway to the Master of Teaching that can prepare students as PDHPE teachers in secondary settings. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science at Southern Cross University.