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Sport and Exercise Science

Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree.
Southern Cross University

500

in world overall ranking*

57

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science prepares you to turn a passion for sport into a professional career by exploring how the body responds to exercise. You’ll study human movement, biomechanics, motor control, exercise physiology and sport psychology, alongside coaching and exercise prescription. The course also offers specialisation options in business management, physical education, or strength, conditioning and coaching in a Bachelor-level sport science degree. The programme develops laboratory techniques, scientific writing, and analytical methods for research and industry settings.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across sport, fitness and health industries, applying sport science knowledge to improve performance and wellbeing. Career directions may include coaching and strength and conditioning support, performance testing and analysis, health promotion and education, and roles linked to sport psychology and nutrition support. This bachelor degree can also support pathways into teaching preparation for secondary PDHPE through further study. Preparing graduates for laboratory technician, research assistant, and science-based industry entry roles.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as Exercise physiologist, allied health professional, personal trainer, sports therapist, sports coach, sports development officer, and etc. in companies including local schools, commercial gyms and sports facilities, NHS, local universities, community centres, and etc.

Campus

  • Gold Coast, QLD
  • Lismore, QLD
  • Coffs Harbour, NSW

Living Costs in Gold Coast**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 22 - 29
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,564 - 2,068
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,096 - 1,449
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 3 - 9
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 234 - 310

Average Salary**


Costs

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A$26,400 per year

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A$10,518 per year

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Information

tick icon Duration

3 years

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March, July

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Coffs Harbour
Gold Coast
Lismore

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3005113

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconVICE CHANCELLOR’S ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP

A$8,000

tick iconINTERNATIONAL OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE SCHOLARSHIP

A$8,000

tick iconSCU INTERNATIONAL WOMEN IN STEM SCHOLARSHIP

A$8,000

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