Undergraduate
Sport Science, Exercise and Health (Extended Major)
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Student Central
The University of Western Australia (M355), 35 Stirling Highway, Perth, Western Australia 6009
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131 UWA (131 892)
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(+61 8) 6488 1000
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This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.
Career Pathways
Further Study
Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
Fees and scholarships
Domestic Student Fees
Eligible Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) students can use the HECS-HELP loan program to pay their tuition fees. For Full-Fee Paying (FFP) places, students are charged an annual course fee.
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Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
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Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
Admission requirements
The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you’re interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.
Minimum entry requirements
- 3.3
- 79
- 270
- 330
- 300
- 66
- 1170
- 60
- 80
Admission requirements
English competency
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.
Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
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Course details
Through this extended major in Sport Science and Exercise Health you'll become skilled in applying your sound knowledge in sport and exercise science theory to the assessment of health indicators and the prescription of exercise for healthy individuals. Your options for graduate studies will also be expanded, leading to higher qualifications in specialist accredited courses.
About the course
Quick details
- Available
- Perth (Crawley campus)
- Full-time
- Part-time
- On-campus
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- 20-30 hours teaching time plus your own study time
- Undergraduate
- MJD-SEHDM
- 3 years (BSc), 4 years (BSc[Hons])
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Our undergraduate degrees offer you a broad range of options allowing you to combine subjects in a way that matches your career goals and personal interests.
Career Opportunities
Why study Sport and Exercise Sciences at UWA?
- Our award-winning work-integrated learning program will ensure you graduate ‘job ready’
- Help tackle our biggest health challenges by understanding the effects of physical activity on human health and performance
- 20th in the world and 1st in WA for sports-related subjects (QS 2024)
- Our degrees include practical experience with industry partnerships in sport (AFL, WAFL, Western Force) and health (clinic and hospital placements)
Course Accreditation
The Sport Science, Exercise and Health major (MJD-SEHDM) in any course leading to a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Sciences or Bachelor of Philosophy is accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). Graduates may apply to Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) within two years of completing the course for credentialing as an Accredited Exercise Scientist (AES).
What will I learn?
- apply knowledge and skills from sport and exercise science sub-disciplines to develop and deliver exercise-based interventions for fitness, health, wellbeing and performance
- appreciate and understand the different determinants (anatomical, physiological, biomechanical and psychological) of human physical performance
- develop professional skills, including communication, problem-solving and decision-making, through classroom and work integrated learning activities. You'll be required to undertake 140 hours of work integrated learning in professional settings.
Your degree options
This major is only available within the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Sciences or Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) degrees. This is an extended major which means you undertake more units in this area. You are not able to pair this major with any other major.
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Sciences
Bachelor of Philosophy