Bachelor Of Sport Science

Join Australia's leading sport university and gain the very best knowledge for a professional career in the sport and exercise industry. If you're passionate about health and fitness, get moving towards an exciting career in the rapidly growing sports industry through VU's Bachelor of Sport Science (Exercise Science). VU's research in human movement and sports science was rated 'well above world standard' by the latest Excellence in Research for Australia assessment. This specialised program leads to a variety of career options in clinical exercise science, rehabilitation, sport science or human movement. You'll graduate with excellent foundational knowledge for a professional career in the sport and exercise industry, with key skills in these areas: physiology kinesiology biomechanics exercise psychology. You can choose your major to match your interests and career goals, from: Sport Performance - analysing and improving performance, health, and participation in sport and exercise. Human Movement - holistic understanding of human movement, particularly in sport and physical activity. Sport Coaching - coaching knowledge and skills in community-based coaching, talent identification and athlete–coach development. Careers in sports science Our graduates gain employment at elite sport organisations, leisure centres and community service organisations – with some even starting their own business. The course can lead to a career in: exercise physiology personal fitness training exercise and sport science within a professional sporting group sport nutrition sports data analysis athlete talent identification and development performance coaching special populations training - elderly, people with a disability, youth community fitness and health services. Course structure To attain the Bachelor of Sport Science, students will be required to complete 288 credit points consisting of: 96 credit points First Year Core units 48 credit points Professional Core units 96 credit points Major studies selected from the approved list. 48 credit points Minor studies selected from the approved list. SMIAAE Applied Anatomy for Exercise minor is only available to students who undertake SMASPP Sport Performance major. Learning outcomes On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Integrate the biological and social scientific knowledge and professional skills that underpin professional practice in the field of sport science; 2. Critically analyse and synthesise knowledge gathered from sport science research; 3. Exercise judgement and apply knowledge to solve routine sport science problems using social, ethical, economic, regulatory and global perspectives; 4. Operate as an independent and collaborative professional who can communicate knowledge and ideas clearly and coherently; 5. Adapt legal and ethical frameworks in order to work effectively in socially and culturally diverse communities and contexts; and, 6. Continue to develop a broad and coherent body of professional practice so as to undertake postgraduate studies and research in sport science and related fields.