Bachelor of Fitness

Our fitness degree is designed by industry experts, who will guide you towards success as a leader in the fitness field.

You'll learn the latest techniques and theory in health, exercise science and management.

You'll graduate with the knowledge needed to plan, conduct and evaluate safe exercise programs for a broad range of the population.

Study areas include:

personal and resistance training group fitness and fitness training systems fitness training for all populations management marketing.

To attain the Bachelor of Fitness, students will be required to complete 288 credit points consisting of:

• 96 credit points of First Year Core units
• 144 credit points of Professional Core units
• 48 credit points of minor studies from the approved list

Course structure and units

First Year Core Units

• Structural Kinesiology Unit code AHE1101 Credits12
• Biomechanics Unit code AHE1202 Credits12
• Resistance Training Unit code AHE1112 Credits12
• Human Physiology Unit code RBM1174 Credits12
• Human Resources for Sport and Active Recreation Unit code SSM1203 Credits12
• Exercise Physiology Unit code SCL1002 Credits12
• Exercise and Sport Psychology Unit code SCL1003 Credits12
• Introduction to Marketing Unit code BHO1171 Credits12

Professional Core Units

• Growth Development and Ageing Unit code SHE1002 Credits12
• Personal Training Unit code SCL1001 Credits12
• Nutrition and Diet for Exercise and Physical Education Unit code AHE2005 Credits12
• Motor Learning Unit code AHE2127 Credits12
• Advanced Resistance Training Unit code AHE2129 Credits12
• Group Fitness Unit code SFI2000 Credits12
• Fitness Training Systems Unit code SFI2001 Credits12
• Social Dimensions of Sport and Exercise Unit code AHE3116 Credits12
• Fitness Training for all Populations Unit code SFI3000 Credits12
• Building and Sustaining Sport Participation Unit code SSM3204 Credits12
• Exercise Science Career Development Unit code AHE3120 Credits12
• Professional Ethics Unit code AHE3200 Credits12

Minors

• Advanced Sport Science Unit code SMISSC
• Health and Nutrition Unit code HMIHNU
• Sport Management Unit code SMISPM
• Sport Coaching Unit code SMISCO
• Adventure Sports Unit code SMIADS

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Applicants for this course will need to have met the academic requirements and prerequisites for this course outlined below.

Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Admission criteria

The minimum criteria for admission varies depending on your education background. If you’re not sure which criteria applies to you, use the help tool on this page or make an enquiry and we can assist.

Applicants with recent secondary education (within the last 2 years)

• Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (e.g. VCE) or
• an Australian or overseas equivalent or
• an International Baccalaureate (IB).

Importance of ATAR for this course

ATAR+

We consider both ATAR and other criteria

NA

ATAR is not a consideration. We use other criteria

Admission criteria

Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English.

Why is ATAR not applicable?

You will not need an ATAR score to meet the admission requirements for this course. Only the successful completion of your secondary school studies, and any additional prerequisites. Our courses and support programs are designed to prepare students from diverse cultures for success, regardless of their prior experience, ATAR, age, socioeconomic or educational background.

Special admission programs

Our special admission programs cover a range of access and equity schemes that allow applicants from participating schools or disadvantaged social, economic or cultural environments to receive additional consideration. These include:

• Special Entry Access Scheme (external link) (SEAS) for VTAC applicants.
• Special consideration for direct applicants.

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET/TAFE) study

This information is for people who have completed an accredited award at an Australian Registered Training Organisation.

Admission criteria

Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).OR:Completion of the Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation (or equivalent).

Special admission programs

Our special admission programs cover a range of access and equity schemes that allow applicants from participating schools or disadvantaged social, economic or cultural environments to receive additional consideration. These include:

• Special Entry Access Scheme (external link) (SEAS) for VTAC applicants.
• Special consideration for direct applicants.

Applicants with higher education study

This information is for people whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course.

Admission criteria

Full or partial completion of an Australian Higher Education award (or equivalent). OR:Completion of a single unit of Higher Education studies. OR:Completion of a bridging or enabling course eg. Foundation course or equivalent.

Special admission programs

Our special admission programs cover a range of access and equity schemes that allow applicants from participating schools or disadvantaged social, economic or cultural environments to receive additional consideration. These include:

• Special Entry Access Scheme (external link) (SEAS) for VTAC applicants.
• Special consideration for direct applicants.

Applicants with work & life experience

This information is for applicants who left secondary school more than two years ago and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then.

Admission criteria

Five years (minimum) work/life experience in Health or Human Sciences, Training & Development, Community Sports or similar.OR:Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate more than two years ago.PLUS:Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).

Special admission programs

Our special admission programs cover a range of access and equity schemes that allow applicants from participating schools or disadvantaged social, economic or cultural environments to receive additional consideration. These include:

• Special Entry Access Scheme (external link) (SEAS) for VTAC applicants.
• Special consideration for direct applicants.

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Pathways from VU courses

If you have completed any of the following course(s), you will be guaranteed a place in this course. In some cases you may receive credit for your previous study, reducing the time it takes to complete your course.

You will be guaranteed entry only.

You will be credited for up to 48 credit points of study.

You will be guaranteed entry only.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Pathways from other institutions

If you have completed any of the following course(s), you will be guaranteed a place in this course. In some cases you may receive credit for your previous study, reducing the time it takes to complete your course.

The Gordon

You will be guaranteed entry only.

Sports Education and Development Australia (SEDA)

You will be credited for up to 48 credit points of study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Credit for skills and past study

If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.

Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course coordinator or academic adviser.

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: