Undergraduate
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Sciences
Help tackle our biggest health challenges by understanding the effects of physical activity on human health and performance.
Majors available
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Sciences & Master of Applied Human Performance Science
The combined course will prepare you thoroughly for a successful career in the sport and recreation industries.
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Sciences and Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
Become an Exercise Physiologist to provide exercise interventions for people with chronic and complex medical conditions
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Sciences and Master of Public Health
Learn to apply theoretical knowledge to develop and deliver exercise-based interventions for fitness, performance, and health and wellbeing.
Sport Science, Exercise and Health (Extended Major)
This extended major provides a sound basis in sport and exercise science theory combined with practical, technical and communication skills.
The learning experience
UWA Exercise and Performance Centre
The UWA Exercise and Performance Centre (EPC) provides individual and group exercise services to improve health, function and physical performance.
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Fees and scholarships
Domestic Student Fees
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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.
International Student Fees
Onshore international students are charged an annual course fee, charged per credit point at a rate dependent on the course in which the student is enrolled. Annual course fees are calculated based on an annual study load. Check the handbook to confirm the annual study load for your course.
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Fees are subject to annual indexation.
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.
Careers and further study
Career opportunities
Skills developed from this degree can lead to opportunities in numerous industries. The major career pathways are sports and high performance, clinical exercise physiology, public health, and education.
Job titles include:
- Exercise scientist
- Sports coach
- Sports promoter
- Exercise and health advisor/consultant
Why study clinical exercise physiology?
Entry requirements
Admission Requirements
To be considered for this course you need to:
- Achieve the University’s minimum entry score
- Demonstrate English language competence
- Satisfy any prerequisites for your preferred majors (refer to individual major descriptions for prerequisite details)
You can view the prerequisites and recommended subjects for your chosen course here.
View our admission requirements for specific information, depending on your education history.
Assured Pathway information
If you have a professional career in mind, take advantage of one of our Assured Pathways. An Assured Pathway gives you an assured place in one of our postgraduate professional courses (such as Law, Engineering or Medicine) from the start of your studies with us. The pathways combine a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, providing you with a clearer direction to your career of choice.Admission entry to UWA
We offer a number of other pathways for you to gain entry into our undergraduate degrees if you do not meet the standard admission requirements. Learn more about our admission entry pathways.
About the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Sciences
Are you passionate about how sport and exercise play a vital part in general health and performance? The Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Sciences takes a multidisciplinary approach to examine humans’ relationship with sport, exercise and physical activity. Theory is combined with hands-on laboratory and practical work so you have the opportunity to develop technical and communication skills.
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)
Quick details
- 4
- Available
- 80
- BP026
- February and July
- 3 years full time
- UWA (Crawley campus)
- Specialised Bachelor's Degree
- 108368D
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You'll learn to
- demonstrate broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge with depth in the discipline of Sport and Exercise Sciences
- apply well-developed cognitive, creative and communication skills in diverse contexts
- review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge
- exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence
- present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas
- demonstrate skills and knowledge necessary for employment in the discipline of Sport and Exercise Sciences and further study
Turning my passion for sport into a career - hear from our alumni
Are you passionate about sport science, exercise and health, and want to know what opportunities are out there for you? We talked to some of our alumni about their experiences studying a degree in sport science, exercise and health, and where they are now.
Sport Science, Exercise and Health (Extended Major)
This extended major provides a sound basis in sport and exercise science theory combined with practical, technical and communication skills.
What opportunities can a degree in sport science, exercise, and health offer?
Are you interested in all things sport, exercise and health but not sure how to turn your passion into a career? Find out more about the diverse career opportunities available when you study a sport science, exercise, and health degree at UWA.