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Bachelor of Exercise Science
This degree studies how exercise affects the body and how to plan activity for health and performance.
- How long it takes
- 3 to 4 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 60.3
- Lowest offered at Griffith University, 2026
- How you can study
- On campus
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- NSW, QLD
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Exercise Science asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in how the human body moves and performs
- a genuine interest in health, fitness and physical activity
- good communication skills for working with people of all abilities
- the patience to build skills through regular practice and study
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.
- Website for Griffith University (opens in a new tab)
Griffith University
Gold Coast, QLD
4.3from 1,317 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 60.3 lowest
- (66 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Fee
- $12,400 a year
- (Government-supported place)
What students like
- Lecturers and tutors are supportive and approachable
What to weigh up
- Tutors can be slow to reply to emails
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Course page for University of Wollongong (opens in a new tab)
University of Wollongong
UOW South Western Sydney, Wollongong, NSW
4.3from 747 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 62.9 lowest
- (70.3 median, 2024)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Course and assessment changes can disrupt study
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Exercise Science.
- Anatomy and physiology
- Biomechanics
- Exercise physiology
- Exercise psychology
- Exercise prescription and delivery
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?