Sports Engineering is the only course in Victoria that emphasizes the application of engineering technology to sports. The course covers areas in human movement sciences; mechanical and electronic; and software engineering with a strong focus on sports. 

Studies will be undertaken primarily in the School of Engineering and Science with some learning in the new VU Sports Science and Learning Commons Building which houses world class research facilities worth $68.5M.   Students gain professional skills and training to:

• Design sports equipment and instrumentation
• Design solutions to enhance athlete performance
• Design solutions which minimize the risk of sports injury
• Work in groups to solve real world industry problems

Students can create unique connections with elite sports institutions and build relationships with top level sporting clubs.

Graduates who successfully complete the degree may undertake further studies with a planned Masters Degree and PhD.

If you are interested in doing postgraduate research in the field, please contact Dr Daniel Lai, Course Coordinator, to discuss opportunities.  Phone +61 3 9919 4425 or email daniel.lai@vu.edu.au.

• Location:
  Footscray Park
• College:
  College of Engineering and Science
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus
• Course code:
  EBSG
• Duration:
  3 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
  Click here for the international version of this course

How to apply

As a Sports Engineer you can work with:

• Scientists
• Coaches
• Elite Athletes
• The Disabled
• Sporting Goods Manufacturers
• Venue Managers
• Other Engineers

Graduates of the course work on all manner of sports and exercise related engineering
and instrumentation projects.  You can work in a range of industries such as:

• National and State Institute of Sports
• Elite Sporting Organisations
• University Sports or Engineering Related Departments
• Sporting Good Manufacturers
• Sports Vehicle Manufacturers
• Sports Safety Products Manufacturers
• Sports Apparel Manufacturers

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

To graduate highly skilled engineering technologists capable of crossing and blending traditional discipline boundaries and who will be able to provide knowledge-based practical engineering services to the sports, sports science, and exercise and rehabilitation industries. To produce graduates who are universally recognised as leading practitioners in their field and who, as Sports Engineers, are capable of making a contribution to society and the community. To raise the University’s profile in the community and industry by becoming the leading provider of Sports Engineering education and research in Australia.

Major field of studies: Physiology, Biomechanics, Dynamics, Fluid mechanics and thermodynamics, Digital and analogue electronics, Mechatronics, sensors and data acquisition, Materials, Engineering design, Computing, Management and professional practice.

• Introduction to Sports Engineering

  Unit code

  VES1001

  Credits

  12

• Engineering Mathematics 1

  Unit code

  ENF1101

  Credits

  12

• Engineering Physics 1

  Unit code

  ENF1102

  Credits

  12

• Human Physiology

  Unit code

  RBM1174

  Credits

  12

• Engineering Physics 2

  Unit code

  ENF1202

  Credits

  12

• Engineering Computing

  Unit code

  ENF1203

  Credits

  12

• Introduction to Engineering Design

  Unit code

  ENF1204

  Credits

  12

• Exercise Physiology

  Unit code

  AHE2104

  Credits

  12

• Mechanics of Engineering Materials

  Unit code

  VAM2121

  Credits

  12

• Thermofluids

  Unit code

  VAN2041

  Credits

  12

• Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronic Circuits

  Unit code

  ENE2101

  Credits

  12

• Digital and Computer Systems

  Unit code

  ENE2102

  Credits

  12

• Engineering Mathematics 2

  Unit code

  ENF1201

  Credits

  12

• Electronic Systems

  Unit code

  ENE2202

  Credits

  12

• Biomechanics

  Unit code

  AHE1202

  Credits

  12

• Design and Ergonomics

  Unit code

  VES2201

  Credits

  12

• Mechatronics and Sensors 1

  Unit code

  VES3111

  Credits

  12

• Sports Dynamics

  Unit code

  VES3141

  Credits

  12

• Computer Aided Engineering Design

  Unit code

  VES3131

  Credits

  12

• Sports Materials

  Unit code

  VES3121

  Credits

  12

• Mechatronics and Sensors 2

  Unit code

  VES3202

  Credits

  12

• Sports Biomechanics

  Unit code

  AHE2102

  Credits

  12

• Sports Engineering Management

  Unit code

  VES3232

  Credits

  12

• Sports Engineering Project

  Unit code

  VES3212

  Credits

  12

• Year 12: Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 24 in English (any) and in one of further mathematics, mathematical methods (either) or specialist mathematics. Selection mode: CY12: ENTER and two-stage process with a middle-band of approximately 20%. NONY12: Academic record (see institutional page). Middle-band: Completing physics and/or specialist mathematics = an aggregate 3 points higher per study.
• International: Achieved an IELTS (Academic Module) result with an overall score of 6 (no band less than 6) or equivalent. Completed a secondary school qualification equivalent to Australia’s year 12 or VCE qualification. Provide evidence of prior study of mathematics equivalent to Australia's year 12 level. Physics is optional but highly recommended.
• Mature: Basic academic degree or work experience background in (any) fields of engineering or sports science. Applications will be treated on an individual basis.