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Gain foundational knowledge about how physical activity impacts individual and community health. This program equips you for careers as exercise or sports scientists, or for advanced study in research or allied health fields. You'll study various life sciences such as biology, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, and psychology, along with their real-world applications. Through hands-on placements, you'll develop expertise in assessing, monitoring, and designing fitness programs for diverse groups, from general populations to elite athletes. Career opportunities span both private and public sectors, with potential for further research or graduate studies in sports science, clinical exercise physiology, physiotherapy, or medicine. This three-year program, located in Launceston, Tasmania, leads to ESSA accreditation as an Exercise Scientist (currently pending approval). The Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science meets the requirements for Exercise Scientist certification with Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA).
Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires the completion of qualifications equivalent to a 12th year of education in Australia.
You can also meet the General Entry Requirement for this course with the following qualifications or prior studies:
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Nutrition and Dietetics Specialisation),
Certificate IV in Food Science and Technology,
Certificate IV in Fitness,
Certificate IV in Leisure and Health,
Certificate IV in Ageing Support,
Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques,
Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice,
Certificate IV in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support,
Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy
Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled Nursing)
Complete or incomplete (minimum 25 credit points) of previous tertiary study at Bachelor level or higher
IELTS (Academic) Score 7.0 (no individual band less than 7.0)
TOEFL(iBT) 100 (no skill below: Reading 25; Listening 25; Speaking 23; Writing 27)
PTE Academic 65 with no score lower than 65
English for Academic Purposes 2 - 70% (no individual score less than 70%)
Cambridge English C1 Advanced 185 with no less than185 in any skill