| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-04-29 | - |
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Exercise Science (Clinical Practice) program at Victoria University prepares students for careers in rehabilitation, fitness, and human movement. It emphasizes the use of exercise for rehabilitation purposes and includes coursework in biomechanics, clinical exercise, nutrition, and motor learning. Graduates are equipped for roles in exercise science, clinical and sports rehabilitation, personal training, and health and fitness instruction.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Bachelor of Exercise Science (Clinical Practice) program at Victoria University emphasizes the utilization of exercise for rehabilitation purposes. It encompasses biological and social sciences and humanities subjects, including biomechanics, clinical exercise, pathophysiology, nutrition and diet, and motor learning. Graduates emerge as skilled professionals in fitness, rehabilitation, sport science, or human movement, known for their strong performance in the sports industry due to their practical experience.
Outline:
This program comprises 288 credit points, encompassing:
First Year Core Units (96 credit points):
- Structural Kinesiology
- Research Methods for Exercise Professionals
- Human Growth and Lifespan Development
- Resistance Training
- Biomechanics
- Human Physiology
- Exercise Physiology
- Exercise and Sport Psychology
Clinical Practice Core Units (192 credit points):
- Nutrition and Diet for Exercise and Physical Education
- Exercise Interventions for Healthy Populations
- Motor Learning
- Advanced Resistance Training
- Functional Kinesiology
- Advanced Exercise Physiology
- Advanced Biomechanics
- Clinical Exercise Practice 1
- Applied Exercise Psychology
- Motor Control
- Physical Activity and Health in Society
- Exercise, Health and Disease
- Sport and Exercise Science Capstone
- Corrective Exercise Prescription and Injury Management
- Advanced Training and Conditioning
Careers:
Graduates are equipped for a wide range of careers in the expanding sports and exercise industry, including:
- Exercise science
- Clinical and sports rehabilitation
- Personal training
- Health and fitness instruction
- Lecturing
- Exercise and sport rehabilitation research VU Bachelor of Exercise Science graduates have secured employment at elite sport organizations, leisure centers, and community-service organizations. Some have established their own ventures in health, fitness, and personal training.
For more than 100 years, Victoria University (VU) has offered accessible education to students in Melbourne’s west and beyond. Victoria University aims to continue creating positive outcomes for education, industry and our community into the future.
Services
Housing services
Victoria University is pleased to offer guaranteed accommodation to new and continuing full-time domestic and international students. This offer is in partnership with UniLodge, our accommodation provider.
UniLodge Victoria University offers modern purpose-built student accommodation apartments in Footscray with excellent facilities and a community environment – all within a short walking distance to classes!
Library services
Our online resources are available 24 hours a day from wherever you are. You can also visit any of our seven campus libraries for help with your information needs, access to a PC or a quiet place to study.
Student Life
Campus life
Victoria University has campuses across Melbourne's CBD and western suburbs. International students can also choose to study at VU Sydney, VU India or partner institutions overseas.
Our flagship campus is located in Footscray - study with us in Melbourne's western cultural and creative epicentre.
- City Flinders
- City Flinders Lane
- City King
- City Queen
- Footscray Nicholson
- Footscray Park
- St Albans
- Sunshine
- Werribee
- VU at MetroWest (Footscray)
- VU Sydney
Sports facilities
There are plenty of options for staff and students wanting to join a sporting club and play in local competitions.
Joining a Victoria University sport club helps keep you fit while doing something you love. You will also get to meet new people and maybe do some travelling too.
Student clubs
VU organises a range of activities on- and off-campus, including:
- Orientation Parties
- Annual Ball
- Mental Health training (subsidised)
- Be a Better Human Festival
- De-stress Festival
- Queernival
Entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements
- English-language requirements Academic requirements. Your work and life experience will also be considered. To find specific entry requirements for this course, please select the section below that is most relevant to you.
Applicants with recent secondary education
This information is relevant if, in the 2 years prior to studying with us, you have completed (or will complete) one of the following:
- Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (e.g. VCE)
- an Australian or overseas equivalent to VCE
- an International Baccalaureate (IB)
Admission criteria
- Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English.
Applicants with vocational education & training (VET/TAFE) study
This information is relevant if you have completed an accredited award (such as a certificate or diploma) at an Australian Registered Training Organisation (usually a TAFE, polytechnic or other registered VET institute).
Admission criteria
- Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).
OR:
Completion of the Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation (or equivalent).
Applicants with higher education study
This information is relevant if you’ve previously completed all or part of a university or other higher-education course.
Admission criteria
- Full or partial completion of an Australian Higher Education award (or equivalent).
OR:
- Completion of two units of Higher Education studies.
OR:
- Completion of a bridging or enabling course e. g. Foundation course or equivalent.
Applicants with work & life experience
This information is relevant if you left secondary school more than two years ago and haven’t studied since.
Admission criteria
- Five years (minimum) work/life experience in Training & Development, Human or Health Services or similar.
OR:
Applicants that completed an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate more than two years ago. PLUS: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).
