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Bachelor of Exercise Science

The Bachelor of Exercise Science is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a career in exercise science. This degree focuses on the application of exercise science to improve human health, fitness, and performance.

Overview

Exercise scientists apply the science of exercise to improve human health, fitness, and performance. They design, implement, and evaluate exercise and physical activity programs for a wide range of people within the community. These professionals provide programs for improving general health, the prevention of chronic diseases and injury, and enhanced sports performance.

The Bachelor of Exercise Science will prepare students for a career in sporting organisations, education, community and corporate health units, and gymnasiums. Throughout this degree, students will study anatomy, physiology, exercise physiology, exercise prescription, nutrition, psychology, neuromechanics, and biomechanics. These core subjects are designed to deepen students' understanding of how exercise affects the body and how to use evidence-based practices and a person-centred approach to prescribe exercise safely and effectively.

A key element of this degree is the practical experience component, which involves 140 hours of placement in a community, sporting, scientific, or commercial exercise setting. This hands-on experience is crucial, as it allows students to apply what they have learned in real-world scenarios, ensuring they are prepared for professional practice upon graduation.

Careers

• Allied Health Assistant
  • Cardiac Technologist
  • Case Worker
  • Exercise Scientist
  • Fitness Instructors / Personal Trainers
  • Health Data Analyst
  • Human Factors Specialist
  • Researcher
  • Sports Administrator
  • Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

This course has accreditation with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). Graduates of the Bachelor of Exercise Science are eligible to apply for accreditation as Exercise Scientists with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).

Admissions Information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

Academic Entry Requirements

Applicants need to have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to the completion of 13 years of schooling in Australia.

To succeed in their chosen course, students should have completed relevant subjects in senior high school or other qualifications. For more information, refer to UOW's Entry Requirements page.

English Language Requirements

The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

• English Test | Overall Score | Reading | Writing | Listening | Speaking
  • IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0
  • TOEFL (Internet-based) | 86 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17

Other qualifications may also be considered. Full details can be found on the English Language Requirements website.

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Fees

International Course fees table:

• Campus | Delivery method | Session fee | Course fee
  • Wollongong | On Campus | $18,864 (2025) |

Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year.

Key Dates

• Autumn Session, 2025 at UOW:
  • Application Deadline: See important dates for more information
  • Orientation: Check your campus details
  • Session: 03 March - 27 June 2025
• Autumn Session, 2026 at UOW:
  • Application Deadline: Applications must include all required documents to be considered complete. If submitted late, the application may be reviewed for a future session if a decision cannot be made in time for the preferred session.
  • Session Details: For more detailed information like enrolment cutoffs and exam periods, see key dates.

Admission Profile

The tables below contain information on the 2024 commencing student cohort, which indicates the likely profile of students for 2025.

Student Profile

This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at UOW for this course. It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and continued study beyond the census date at UOW in 2024.

• Student profile table:
  • Applicant background | 2024 intake | 2024 intake (%)
    • Higher education study | 36 | 32%
    • Vocational education & training study | <5 | <5
    • Work & life experience | <5 | <5
    • Recent secondary education
      • ATAR Only | <5 | <5
      • ATAR plus additional criteria | <5 | <5
      • Other criteria only (non-ATAR) | 67 | 59%
    • International students | <5 | <5
    • All students | 114 | 100%

ATAR Profile

This table relates to all students selected on the basis of ATAR alone or ATAR in combination with adjustment factors. For more information on adjustment factors commonly available to applicants, see ATAR-based admission.

• ATAR profile table:
  • ATAR profile of ATAR-based offers in 2024 | ATAR | Selection Rank
    • Highest rank to receive an offer | 96.2 | 96.2
    • Median rank to receive an offer | 75.6 | 77.77
    • Lowest rank to receive an offer | 62.9 | 70.3

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