Sport and Exercise Science, Bachelor

Are you a believer in the saying “use it or lose it”? Put that to work as you learn how to prescribe exercise to improve the movement of both athletes and the general population.With your interest in sport, exercise and health, this major gives you the opportunity to obtain the knowledge and skills required to pursue a career in those fields. With an increasing focus on the importance of healthy, active lifestyles, exercise science continues to be a growing discipline within Australia and around the world.You will become experienced in prescribing exercise, as well as assessing and improving the movement of both athletes the general population.3 reasons to study Sport and Exercise Science at Murdoch

1. Learn how to prescribe exercise to improve the movement of both athletes and the general population.
2. Gain the skills you need to pursue a scientific career in sport, exercise and health.
3. Learn in purpose built, state-of-the-art facilities that include a dedicated exercise physiology laboratory, a rehabilitation, strength and conditioning laboratory, and a performance laboratory complete with a 3D motion capture system and a 50-metre running track.

What you’ll learnBuild the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you’ll learn:

• The research behind sport and exercise science.
• Sports psychology.
• Functional human anatomy and biomechanics.
• Measurement and manipulation of exercise motor skills.
• Exercise programming and prescription, and rehabilitation

Your future careerPursue a variety of roles in sports academies, institutes of sports, university sport science labs and professional and amateur sporting clubs. Careers could include:

• Sports or Exercise Scientist
• Strength and Conditioning Coach
• Sport and Recreation Officer
• Sports Development Officer
• Community Education Officer

You could work in a range of industries including the private sector, universities, and government institutions.Professional recognitionOur program is accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). At the end of your studies, you are eligible to apply for registration with Exercise and Sports Science Australia as an Exercise Scientist.