The School of Sport and Exercise Science has been a leading provider of education and research programmes in sport and exercise science and recreation for more than 35 years. It delivers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, from degree to doctoral level. Its courses aim to produce qualified professionals with leadership, vocational and critical thinking competencies in the following key areas:
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The School offers several double degrees. Our degree in Sport and Recreation Management is coupled with business degrees in Management, Marketing and Event Management with the Faculty of Business and Law. Double degrees in Exercise Science / Human Movement and Psychology or Exercise Science/ Human Movement and Sport and Recreation Management are also very popular.
The school has a rich and vibrant research culture that is internationally recognised. Its large group of academic research scholars, post doctoral fellows, PhD candidates and honours students, in collaboration with the University, Centre for Ageing, Rehabilitation, Exercise and Sport, engage in a wide range of research projects across the following disciplines:
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By 2010, the School's comprehensive teaching, research and services facilities will be consolidated on the Footscray Park Campus in a new world-class $30 million sport and exercise science integrated laboratory precinct.
The School of Sport and Exercise Science places strong emphasis on learning in the workplace or community experiences. These are often undertaken in collaboration with such partners in elite sport such as the Western Bulldogs Football Club, the Western Jets, Melbourne Storm and Melbourne Victory as well as Essendon Keilor College and Maribyrnong College and a wide range of community organisations.
The School is truly international with very active student exchange programs with leading international universities such as the German Sports University, University of Western Ontario, Beijing Sports University and Indiana University.
