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Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science
This three year degree studies human movement and how to apply it to sport, health and rehabilitation.
- How long it takes
- 3 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 53.1
- Lowest offered at Australian Catholic University, 2026
- How you can study
- On campus
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- NSW, VIC, QLD
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in how the body moves and performs
- a genuine enjoyment of physical activity and sport
- good communication skills for working with people
- a patient, encouraging attitude when helping others improve
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where you can study this course
There are 2 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Course page for Macquarie University (opens in a new tab)
Macquarie University
North Ryde, NSW
4.4from 1,202 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 72.7 lowest
- (80 median, 2024)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Lecturers care and help students understand
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Student support can be hard to reach
- Website for Australian Catholic University (opens in a new tab)
Australian Catholic University
4 campuses, NSW, QLD, VIC
3.7from 436 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 53.1 lowest
- (61.05 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Fee
- $10,401 a year
- (Government-supported place)
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science.
- Human movement science
- Exercise physiology
- Sports performance
- Anatomy and physiology
- Exercise prescription and injury prevention
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?