Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science

About the course

This degree explores how the human body and mind respond to sport and exercise, preparing you for evidence-based practice in performance and health settings. You’ll study human movement, biomechanics, movement control, exercise physiology and sport psychology, alongside coaching and exercise prescription. Specialise in business management, physical education, or strength, conditioning and coaching, with placement opportunities. This is a Bachelor qualification in sports science.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across sport, exercise and community health settings. Career directions include coaching and strength and conditioning support, performance testing and monitoring, sport and exercise program delivery, and health promotion and education roles. The course also supports pathways into further teacher preparation for PDHPE contexts. Outcomes span sport organisations, fitness and wellbeing services, and related performance environments. This is a Bachelor pathway in sports science.

Living Costs in Gold Coast**

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

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)