Bachelor of Sport Science

If you're passionate about health and fitness, get moving towards an exciting career in the rapidly growing sports industry through VU's Bachelor of Sport Science.

VU's research in human movement and sports science was rated 'well above world standard' by the latest Excellence in Research for Australia assessment.

This specialised program leads to a variety of career options in clinical exercise science, rehabilitation, sport science or human movement.

You'll graduate with excellent foundational knowledge for a professional career in the sport and exercise industry, with key skills in these areas:

physiology kinesiology biomechanics exercise psychology.

You can choose your major to match your interests and career goals, from:

Sport Performance – analysing and improving performance, health, and participation in sport and exercise.

Human Movement – holistic understanding of human movement, particularly in sport and physical activity.

Sport Coaching  –  coaching knowledge and skills in community-based coaching, talent identification and athlete–coach development.

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

• 96 credit points First Year Core units
• 48 credit points Professional Core units
• 96 credit points Major studies selected from the approved list.
• 48 credit points Minor studies selected from the approved list.

SMIAAE Applied Anatomy for Exercise minor is only available to students who undertake SMASPP Sport Performance major.

Course structure and units

First Year Core Units

• Structural Kinesiology Unit code AHE1101 Credits12
• Research Methods for Exercise Professionals Unit code AHE1105 Credits12
• Human Growth and Lifespan Development Unit code AHE1107 Credits12
• Resistance Training Unit code AHE1112 Credits12
• Biomechanics Unit code AHE1202 Credits12
• Human Physiology Unit code RBM1174 Credits12
• Exercise Physiology Unit code SCL1002 Credits12
• Exercise and Sport Psychology Unit code SCL1003 Credits12

Professional Core Units

• Nutrition and Diet for Exercise and Physical Education Unit code AHE2005 Credits12
• Motor Learning Unit code AHE2127 Credits12
• Exercise Science Career Development Unit code AHE3120 Credits12
• Professional Ethics Unit code AHE3200 Credits12

Majors

• Sport Performance Unit code SMASPP
• Human Movement Unit code SMAHUM
• Sport Coaching Unit code SMASCO

Minors

• Fitness and Conditioning Unit code SMIFIT
• Sport and Active Communities Unit code SMISAC
• Health and Nutrition Unit code HMIHNU
• Applied Anatomy for Exercise Unit code SMIAAE
• Human Movement Unit code SMIHUM
• Sport Performance Unit code SMISPP
• 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.

Additional information

Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: https://www.police.vic.gov.au (external link) and https://www.police.vic.gov.au/content.asp?Document_ID=274 (external link)

Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/ (external link) and http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au (external link)

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.

You will be guaranteed entry only.

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 72 credit points of study.

New Zealand Institute of Sport (NZIS)

You will be credited for up to 192 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: