Future-proof yourself against the evolving demands of the sporting world
Sports and exercise science, the study of the body, how it moves and how it recovers from injury, is a rapidly advancing field of health research. It is an area of fast-paced technological and theoretical development. As the population ages, the field needs experts who can adapt to dynamic changes in areas such as data analysis and practical rehab techniques.
UNE offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in sports and exercise science designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills required to secure your future in this field. Due to our proven success in equipping adults for the constantly changing job market, we ensure that our sports and exercise science courses focus on contemporary analytical, technical and professional skills in the areas of movement analysis, health and fitness assessment and exercise training for health and performance. This ensures you are future-fit to adapt to advancements in the field. You’ll learn from leading experts who are engaged in cutting-edge research.
Most of our students prefer online education, where they join a community of adults and use their life and work experiences to establish practical networks for the future. On-campus students have the opportunity to utilise campus accommodation, sports and support services. Whether online or on-campus, you can choose to study full-time or part-time over three trimesters.
With UNE, you’ll graduate prepared to meet the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in sports science, whether you choose to pursue a career in sports performance, exercise physiology, fitness, rehabilitation or sports management. By choosing UNE, you’ll be studying with an industry leader in the provision of online lifelong learning. Year after year, students award us the maximum 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide.
Explore the Exercise and Sports Science courses on offer at UNE.
Courses by study level
Do you dream of a career where you’re helping to address the big issues facing humanity? Or perhaps you crave the excitement of being at the forefront of scientific discovery? Maybe you wish to instil your passion for the environment into future…
- 4 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
- On Campus
Clinical exercise physiology uses exercise interventions to improve the health, wellbeing and clinical status of people with, or at risk of, medical conditions, injuries and disabilities. Demand is increasing for degree-qualified exercise…
- 4 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
This flexible non-teaching education degree incorporates a wide range of subjects to prepare you to work in a range of educational fields, including training and management environments. With UNE’s Bachelor of Educational Studies, you will learn in…
- 3 years full-time
- Up to 8 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- On Campus
- Online
Exercise and sports science explores human movement and how it applies to physical activity. Advances in research and technology related to sports and exercise are constantly revealing new ways to optimise human performance, fitness and…
- 3 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
Constant technological disruption and new discoveries in science influence every aspect of our lives, meaning that there has never been a better time than now to safeguard your future career with scientific knowledge and practical skills. With 20…
- 3 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- On Campus
- Online
Studying the Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws at UNE will equip you with an extensive portfolio of knowledge and skills to future proof your career. In this comprehensive program of study, you will develop contemporary skills in how to write…
- 5 years full-time
- Up to 12 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
- On Campus
In a rapidly changing world, there has never been a better time to expand your understanding of science and technology. UNE’s Bachelor of Scientific Studies is designed to provide you with broad scientific background to assist with future employment …
- 3 years full-time
- 6 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
- On Campus
Are you interested in studying science and want to explore the topics that interest you? UNE’s Diploma in Science is ideal if you are new to university study and want to get started in science, or if you wish to develop a foundation of skills and…
- 1 year full-time
- Up to 4 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
- On Campus
This course is not offered in Trimester 3, 2024. We encourage you to explore our suite of undergraduate courses for an alternative course that meets your goals. The UNE Undergraduate Certificate in Professional Development is a program of study for…
- 1 trimester full-time
- 1 year part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
Exercise interventions have been proven to boost the health, wellbeing and clinical status of people with complex medical conditions. By studying the Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology with Honours, you can contribute to our knowledge of how…
- 1 year full-time
- Up to 2 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
- On Campus
High-achieving exercise and sports science graduates can contribute to our understanding of human movement and how it applies to physical activity through UNE’s Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science with Honours. In your honours year, you…
- 1 year full-time
- Up to 2 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
- On Campus
Contribute to world class research by completing a Bachelor of Science with Honours at UNE. Position yourself with advanced scientific knowledge in an era of rapid change. Our honours course goes beyond the normal practical and field training and…
- 1 year full-time
- 2 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
- On Campus
Adapt to an evolving workplace and open the door to new career opportunities with UNE's Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice. Whether you want to create more career choices, hone your specialist skills, or take a new…
- 0.5 years full-time
- 2 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
Design a bespoke course and prepare for a rapidly evolving workplace with the UNE Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice. Whether you want to advance your career, hone your skills or embark on a new career direction, we'll work …
- 1 year full-time
- Up to 4 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
Whether you want to upgrade your expertise or pivot to another scientific speciality, UNE's Graduate Diploma in Science allows you to hone your skills and future fit your career. Flexibly delivered, and with a wide range of majors in diverse…
- 1 year full-time
- Up to 4 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2025
- Online
- On Campus
A Doctor of Philosophy is the pinnacle of academic study. Using rigorous and systematic research, combined with critical analysis, you will add to society's understanding of complex issues at the cutting-edge of your discipline or profession.…
- 4 years full-time
- 8 years part-time
- Research Period 1
- Research Period 2
- Research Period 1
- Research Period 2
- On Campus
- Online
High quality research and analysis allows us to better understand the complex issues we face in industry and society. With UNE's Master of Philosophy by research, your original findings and insights will add to the body of knowledge and inform…
- 2 years full-time
- Up to 4 years part-time
- Research Period 1
- Research Period 2
- Research Period 1
- Research Period 2
- On Campus
- Online
Understanding and discovery in science drives advancement, providing solutions to the world's health, environmental, agricultural and technological challenges. UNE's Master of Science allows you to study flexibly, to gain expertise and…
- 2 years full-time
- Up to 4 years part-time
- Research Period 1
- Research Period 2
- Research Period 1
- Research Period 2
- On Campus
- Online
If you are enrolled at another university, you can choose to study subjects at UNE that will count towards your course. Apply as a cross institutional student directly and complete one or several individual subjects (units) from the full scope of…
- 1 trimester full-time
- 1 trimester part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
- On Campus
The world is full of possibilities, with so much to discover and learn. There are endless opportunities to enrich your knowledge to prepare for the future, but what if you don’t want to undertake a full degree? And how can you zero-in on the…
- 1 trimester full-time
- 1 trimester part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
- On Campus
- Bespoke Graduate Certificate: design your own 4 unit postgraduate course and have your work experience recognised in the process.
- ‘Fundamental’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four fundamental units from a traditional degree. If you are planning a new direction, or adding a new set of skills to your portfolio, you may want to start with this option. These units provide a foundation, or a ‘base camp’, to return to if you want to later progress to a full degree.
- ‘Advanced’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four advanced units from a full degree. This is a great strategy for staying current in your field, or advancing your knowledge.
- ‘Critical Content’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four units any of the available units in a degree to create a Critical Content Bespoke Course. This option lets you get the knowledge you need without the time and cost of a full degree.
- ‘Mix and Match’ Bespoke Course: combine two, three or four units from different degrees and disciplines to design your mix and match Bespoke Course. This option lets you diversify your knowledge.
What our students say
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I had always been interested in sport and personnel management. The course prepared me to work in the United States with its professional sporting culture.
Tim Frankcombe, Bachelor of Exercise and Sports ScienceFind the right major or specialisation for your studies in Sports and Exercise Science
With demand for health and fitness professionals strong and rising, UNE’s sports and exercise science study offerings will help you to stay at the forefront of rapid changes to the sporting industry. Strengthen your position as a leader in movement and analysis. Explore your options now.
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- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
UNE's community care experts will help you develop the transferable knowledge and practical skills to prepare for a role in the aged care industry. Explore ageing from a theoretical perspective and learn to employ a person-centred framework in…
UNE's community care experts will help you develop the transferable knowledge and practical skills to prepare for a role in the aged care industry. Explore ageing from a theoretical perspective and learn to employ a person-centred framework in your practice, ready to succeed in this growing field.
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Bachelor of Community Services | Minor | Undergraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Learn from UNE's highly regarded academics and develop the cutting-edge techniques and data analysis skills to secure your future in a pathology lab environment. Safeguard your career in the advancing world of biochemistry that is forecast to…
Learn from UNE's highly regarded academics and develop the cutting-edge techniques and data analysis skills to secure your future in a pathology lab environment. Safeguard your career in the advancing world of biochemistry that is forecast to see both technological and environmental changes.
Courses | Type | Level of Study |
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Bachelor of Science with Honours | Major | Bachelor Honours |
Master of Scientific Studies | Major | Postgraduate |
Graduate Diploma in Science | Major | Postgraduate |
Graduate Certificate in Science | Major | Postgraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Learn from UNE’s expert educators and develop the essential knowledge and nurturing skills required to apply a person-centred approach to assisting those with a disability, as well as their families and carers. Future proof yourself and prepare for…
Learn from UNE’s expert educators and develop the essential knowledge and nurturing skills required to apply a person-centred approach to assisting those with a disability, as well as their families and carers. Future proof yourself and prepare for a career in which you will be in high demand.
Courses | Type | Level of Study |
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Bachelor of Community Services | Minor | Undergraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Rapid advances in genetics such as gene editing, personalised medicine, and genomic research have spurred a need for more trained professionals in this field. Enhance your skills in statistical modelling, bioinformatics, population genetics, and…
Rapid advances in genetics such as gene editing, personalised medicine, and genomic research have spurred a need for more trained professionals in this field. Enhance your skills in statistical modelling, bioinformatics, population genetics, and genomic analysis with the experts at UNE.
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Bachelor of Agriculture | Minor | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Business | Minor | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Laws | Minor | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Animal Science | Minor | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science | Major | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Rural Science | Minor | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Science | Major | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws | Major | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Science with Honours | Major | Bachelor Honours |
Master of Scientific Studies | Major | Postgraduate |
Graduate Diploma in Science | Major | Postgraduate |
Graduate Certificate in Science | Major | Postgraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Work environments are rapidly changing due to globalisation and the rise of digital workplaces, with experts in human resource management in high demand. UNE's expertise will help you to acquire the communication, leadership and change…
Work environments are rapidly changing due to globalisation and the rise of digital workplaces, with experts in human resource management in high demand. UNE's expertise will help you to acquire the communication, leadership and change management skills that will make you stand out from the pack.
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Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business | Major | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Business | Major | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Economics | Major | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws | Major | Undergraduate |
Master of Business Administration | Major | Postgraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Drug development is becoming increasingly complex, raising demand for medicinal chemistry graduates. The experts at UNE will help you to develop the laboratory skills and chemical knowledge needed to discover and improve medications, and contribute…
Drug development is becoming increasingly complex, raising demand for medicinal chemistry graduates. The experts at UNE will help you to develop the laboratory skills and chemical knowledge needed to discover and improve medications, and contribute to growing fields such as personalised medicine.
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Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science | Major | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Biomedical Science | Minor | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Science | Major | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws | Major | Undergraduate |
Master of Scientific Studies | Major | Postgraduate |
Graduate Diploma in Science | Major | Postgraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Discover the physiology of the human body with the experts at UNE. Develop knowledge of pathophysiology and integrated physiology and extend your critical thinking, problem-solving, scientific writing and technical laboratory skills. Be ready to…
Discover the physiology of the human body with the experts at UNE. Develop knowledge of pathophysiology and integrated physiology and extend your critical thinking, problem-solving, scientific writing and technical laboratory skills. Be ready to join a constantly evolving field.
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Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology | Specialist Course | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology with Honours | Specialist Course | Bachelor Honours |
Bachelor of Science with Honours | Major | Bachelor Honours |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Ensure you are future-fit with practical teaching skills in anticipation of advancing education technology for inclusive and diverse classrooms. UNE’s expertise in sport science and teaching pedagogy will develop your technical and interpersonal…
Ensure you are future-fit with practical teaching skills in anticipation of advancing education technology for inclusive and diverse classrooms. UNE’s expertise in sport science and teaching pedagogy will develop your technical and interpersonal skills so you succeed in a dynamic education sector.
Courses | Type | Level of Study |
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Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science | Specialist Course | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science with Honours | Specialist Course | Bachelor Honours |
Undergraduate Certificate in Professional Development | Specialisation | Undergraduate |
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Careers in Sports and Exercise Science
By studying sports and exercise science with UNE, you will have the future-proof skillset to secure positions in a wide range of careers related to sport. With the need for technical expertise set to rise, professionals with skillsets in sports and exercise science can find work in a variety of settings.
- Sports scientist
Work with athletes and sports teams to optimise performance through exercise prescription, injury prevention, recovery plans and performance analysis. - Physical therapist
Help individuals recover from injuries, surgeries, or health conditions through physical rehabilitation exercises and therapies. - Exercise physiologist
Assist patients with chronic diseases or injuries in developing exercise programs to improve overall health and well-being. - Strength and conditioning coach
Train athletes to improve their strength, endurance and agility to enhance sports performance. - Personal trainer
Develop personalised fitness programs and provide one-on-one or group training to clients to help them achieve their health and fitness goals. - Health promotion officer
Develop and implement health and fitness programs in community or corporate settings to promote healthy lifestyles. - Nutritionist
Provide specialised dietary advice and create nutrition plans to help individuals and athletes achieve their health and performance goals. - Sports coach
Work with athletes at various levels, from youth sports to professional teams, providing instruction, developing training programs and overseeing their overall development.
A five-star experience
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Student Experience
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Teaching Quality
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What happens next?
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