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…

Duration
  • 4 years full-time
  • Up to 10 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • 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…

Duration
  • 4 years full-time
  • Up to 10 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • 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…

Duration
  • 3 years full-time
  • Up to 8 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • 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…

Duration
  • 3 years full-time
  • Up to 10 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • 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…

Duration
  • 3 years full-time
  • Up to 10 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • 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…

Duration
  • 5 years full-time
  • Up to 12 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • 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 …

Duration
  • 3 years full-time
  • 6 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • 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…

Duration
  • 1 year full-time
  • Up to 4 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online
  • On Campus

The UNE Undergraduate Certificate in Professional Development is a program of study for people from a broad range of backgrounds who want to begin developing skills for future careers or further study. Designed in response to rapid workplace and…

Duration
  • 1 trimester full-time
  • 1 year part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • 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…

Duration
  • 1 year full-time
  • Up to 2 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
Mode
  • 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…

Duration
  • 1 year full-time
  • Up to 2 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
Mode
  • 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…

Duration
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • 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…

Duration
  • 0.5 years full-time
  • 2 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • 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 …

Duration
  • 1 year full-time
  • Up to 4 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • 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…

Duration
  • 1 year full-time
  • Up to 4 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
Mode
  • 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.…

Duration
  • 4 years full-time
  • 8 years part-time
Start
  • Research Period 1
  • Research Period 2
Mode
  • 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…

Duration
  • 2 years full-time
  • Up to 4 years part-time
Start
  • Research Period 1
  • Research Period 2
Mode
  • On Campus
  • Online
Master of Science

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…

Duration
  • 2 years full-time
  • Up to 4 years part-time
Start
  • Research Period 1
  • Research Period 2
Mode
  • 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…

Duration
  • 1 trimester full-time
  • 1 trimester part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online
  • On Campus
Non-Award

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…

Duration
  • 1 trimester full-time
  • 1 trimester part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • 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 Science

Find 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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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
Biochemistry
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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
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
Disability
  • 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
Bachelor of Community Services Minor Undergraduate
Genetics
  • Undergraduate
  • Bachelor Honours
  • Postgraduate
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Specialisation
  • Teaching Area
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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.

Courses Type Level of Study
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
Health Management
  • Undergraduate
  • Bachelor Honours
  • Postgraduate
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Specialisation
  • Teaching Area
  • Specialist Course
Benefit from UNE’s established reputation in health management and be introduced to recent and future tech advancements in the field of healthcare. With our experts, you will build the practical and research skills needed in the fast-changing worlds …

Benefit from UNE’s established reputation in health management and be introduced to recent and future tech advancements in the field of healthcare. With our experts, you will build the practical and research skills needed in the fast-changing worlds of science, research and education.

Courses Type Level of Study
Master of Business Administration Major Postgraduate
Graduate Certificate in Health Management Specialist Course Postgraduate
Human Resource Management
  • 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.

Courses Type Level of Study
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
Medicinal Chemistry
  • 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.

Courses Type Level of Study
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
Physiology
  • 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.

Courses Type Level of Study
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
Sports Science
  • 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
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.

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