Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science

Course Details

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 rehabilitation, sport, event and education contexts. Students who complete this course with the Health and Physical Education major (HPE) are eligible for direct entry into the Master of Teaching in Secondary Education offered by UTS: Education. This course is formally accredited with the Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards (BOSTES) and provides HPE students with the opportunity to complete an undergraduate and postgraduate degree. Students who complete this course with the required electives and grade point average also meet current entry criteria for the Master of Physiotherapy.

Qualification: Bachelor Degree (Pass)

Course structure: Students must complete at least 144 credit points over 24 subjects. Students choose four electives, appropriate to their chosen career, to complement the core subjects in the degree. Students studying to be a physical education teacher must take the performance studies subjects as electives. The course has an extensive internship program.