C10300v2 Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science

The Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science meets the demand for professionals able to provide physical activity services to all sectors of the community.The course provides students with a strong understanding of the processes and mechanisms underlying sport and exercise science, and with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage and plan sport and exercise activities in health, exercise science, sport, event and exercise therapy contexts.Students who complete the Exercise Therapy major (MAJ06234) (not available to international students) are guaranteed entry to the UTS Master of Physiotherapy (C04306) (subject to maintaining a credit average and a successful internal interview).

The Master of Physiotherapy leads to eligibility for registration as a physiotherapist in Australia.

Students must complete at least 144 credit points over 24 subjects. Students choose four electives or a major, appropriate to their chosen career, to complement the core subjects in the degree.

Industrial training/professional practice

The course has an extensive practicum program.

Course completion requirements

Course diagram

Course program

The programs below include two years of common core subjects. In Year 3, students enrolled in UAC code 606020 may choose either the Exercise Science major (MAJ06216) or No specified major (STM90838) from CBK90911 Sport and Exercise Science Year 3 choice. For students enrolled in UAC code 606021 (Exercise Therapy), the Year 3 major will be Exercise Therapy (MAJ06234).

Exercise Science major

Year 1

Autumn session

Spring session

Year 2

Autumn session

Spring session

Year 3

Autumn session

Spring session

No specified major

Year 1

Autumn session

Spring session

Year 2

Autumn session

Spring session

Year 3

Autumn session

Spring session

Exercise Therapy major

Year 1

Autumn session

Spring session

Year 2

Autumn session

Spring session

Year 3

Autumn session

Spring session

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

Students must apply through UAC to enrol in the course or specifically in the Exercise Therapy major (MAJ06234) (different UAC codes apply).

This course is also available to mature-aged applicants where preference is given to those with vocational experience in the broad field of human movement.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.