University Of The Sunshine Coast
Train your mind to help others improve their health. Exercise scientists use the science of human movement to make life more enjoyable and prevent common lifestyle diseases. This program teaches the science and theories behind human movement and sporting performance and provides hands-on skills to work as a qualified exercise scientist.
In this program you will:
Gain in-depth knowledge in areas such as functional anatomy, motor control and learning, exercise physiology and biomechanics
Test and train athletes in USC’s nationally accredited sports science labs
Learn about sports psychology, performance analysis, coaching and exercise rehabilitation
Undertake a minimum 270 hours of supervised professional practice
Sunshine Coast, Australia
36 Months
AU$ 28,000
IELTS: 6
Introductory courses (8) 96 units
HLT140 Think Health
LFS112 Human Physiology
LFS122 Human Anatomy
SCI110 Science Research Methods
SPX100 Physical Activity and Health
SPX101 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science
SPX102 Introduction to Coaching Science
SPX121 Exercise Prescription and Programming I
Developing courses (7) 84 units
SPX201 Functional Anatomy
SPX202 Biomechanics I
SPX203 Exercise Prescription and Programming II
SPX211 Exercise Physiology I
SPX221 Introduction to Sports Medicine
SPX222 Sport and Exercise Psychology
SPX231 Motor Control and Learning
Graduate courses (7) 84 units
NUT300 Nutrition for Health and Exercise
SPX300 Exercise Science Professional Practicum
SPX312 Performance Enhancement
SPX322 Biomechanics II
SPX331 Exercise Physiology II
SPX340 Professional Placement in Sport and Exercise Science
SPX371 Advanced Coaching Science
For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.
Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.
English Language Requirement
IELTS (Academic) Overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each subtest
TOEFL iBT Overall score of 76 with minimum score of 21 for writing
Annual tuition fee ($AUD)
A$28,000
Exercise scientist
Physical activity and health promotion officer
Sports coach
Sports development officer
Sports laboratory technician
Strength and conditioning coach