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This International Dual Degree offers students the chance to acquire two prestigious qualifications while gaining global experience. Successful candidates will earn both a Bachelor of Science (International Exercise and Sports Science) from ECU and a BSc (Hons) Sport, Health, and Exercise Sciences degree from the University of Portsmouth in the UK.
The program structure includes three years at ECU (years 1, 2 and 4) and one year at Portsmouth (year 3). For those passionate about health, fitness and wellness, and who enjoy helping others enhance their lifestyle or athletic performance through exercise, this Exercise Science pathway presents an excellent opportunity. The dual qualification opens doors to diverse career paths - from working with professional athletes to promoting community health, corporate wellness roles, and various other dynamic settings. The curriculum equips students with expertise to create, execute and assess exercise regimens aimed at boosting overall health, preventing chronic conditions, and optimizing sports performance.
Students can further specialize through majors in Football Performance, Health Promotion, Nutrition, Occupational Safety and Health, or Sport Business to expand their career options. Additionally, this program serves as a foundation for advanced studies in fields like clinical exercise physiology, education, dietetics, and strength and conditioning coaching.