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Introduction to Sport Science

The Sport Science program is a blend of practice and theory in the science of exercise and biomechanics of sports.

Program Overview

Sport Science is the study of the human body and the effects sport, exercise, and nutrition have on health and athletic performance.

What Will My Study Involve?

The program involves focusing on different areas of sport science, including:

• Sport psychology
• Exercise physiology
• Nutrition
• Biomechanics
• Strength and conditioning
• Performance analysis An internship in the third year is also included, where students work with a professional strength and conditioning coach in a senior sports team. A Sport Science minor is available within many bachelor's degrees, allowing students to combine anatomical knowledge with other subjects, such as:
  • Product design
  • Medicinal chemistry
  • Business

Courses

Sport Science Major

For the major in the Bachelor of Sport Coaching, students must complete the following courses:

• 100-level courses:
  • SPCO103 Sport Psychology
  • SPRT107 Sport Nutrition
• 200-level courses: Three courses chosen from the available options
• 300-level courses: Four courses chosen from the available options

Sport Science Minor

For the minor in the Bachelor of Arts, Commerce, Digital Screen, Health Sciences, Science, Social and Environmental Sustainability, Sport Coaching, or Youth and Community Leadership, students must complete the following courses:

• Five courses chosen from the available options, with at least three at 200-level and one at 300-level

Career Opportunities

Knowledge of how the body works, how to take care of it, and getting the best performance out of it will make students valuable experts in the fitness and health fields. This can lead to careers working with everyday clients at the gym up to high-performance athletes on the world stage. Career pathways could include:

• High performance coach
• Fitness trainer
• Sports administrator
• Exercise scientist

Qualifications

The university offers the following qualifications:

• Postgraduate Certificate in Sport Science
• Postgraduate Diploma in Sport Science
• Master of Sport Science
• Bachelor of Sport Coaching
• Bachelor of Youth and Community Leadership
• Bachelor of Health Sciences
• Bachelor of Digital Screen with Honours
• Bachelor of Social and Environmental Sustainability
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Arts

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for students pursuing the Sport Science program.