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Bachelor of Exercise Science and Human Movement / Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Management

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Kick start your career in the competitive world of exercise science and sport recreation management.

The sports industry is growing, and so is community interest in health and fitness. This specialised program leads to a variety of career options in clinical exercise science, rehabilitation, sport science, and sport and recreation event management.

We offer cadetships with our partners, including the Western Bulldogs, Melbourne Storm and Maribyrnong College, giving you the chance to gain practical experience in a professional sports environment.

Course Essentials

How to apply

This course is open for mid-year applications. Applications close on 8 June 2012

Methods of applying:

  • You can apply direct to VU

Please note that part-time study may not be available at all campuses.

Already a VU student?

You can transfer into this course through our internal transfer process.

For more info contact the
School of Sport and Exercise Science

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Careers

  • player manager
  • sport coach
  • sport administrator
  • personal trainer
  • commercial sport business operator
  • health rehabilitation
  • professional practitioner in sport management

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

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Course Objectives

The objectives of the course are to produce graduates with:

  • a sound knowledge of the structure and practices of the Australian sports industry;
  • an understanding and appreciation of human movement as it is influenced by a variety of political, social, economic, cultural, biological and technological factors;
  • a range of vocational skills that can be used to manage a variety of sport organisations and meet the needs of members, players, staff sponsors and other significant stakeholders;
  • specific skills that will lead to employment in the fields of exercise science and human movement, such as sport science, sport psychology, sport coaching and the fitness industry;
  • an ability to work independently, ethically and professionally in sporting clubs, state and national sporting bodies, leisure centres, sport stadium and major events facilities, community service organisations and sport management consultancies; and,
  • an ability to adapt to the changing needs of industry, commerce and community, as well as the ability to take a leadership roles in promoting institutional and social change with social justice initiatives.

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Units and electives

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plus Elective 10

Students will be expected to complete all the core units of the course as listed in the course structure. Students will also be able to choose a number of elective units from any course of study.

What's a unit?

A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.

Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take, and optional 'elective' units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.

Credits

Each unit is worth a set amount of study credits based on the amount of time you study. Generally, 1 credit is equal to 1 hour of study per week.

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Admission Information

  • Year 12: Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 20 in English (any). Selection mode: CY12: ENTER and two stage process with a middle-band of approximately 20%. NONY12: Academic record, possible interview if required.
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How to apply for this course

We are currently accepting applications for this course.

You can apply direct to VU. Applications close on 8 June 2012.

When you're ready to apply:

  1. Read the Advice to applicants (contains details about how to apply for your course, extra requirements, what happens when you submit your application and other important information).
  2. Complete the Higher education direct entry application form.
  3. As part of the application you may need to complete extra requirements such as:
    • submit supplementary forms
    • attend an interview, audition, information session or workshop
    • submit a folio
    • sit a test

Details about extra requirements are available from the Faculty of Arts, Education and Human Development.

You need to complete all extra requirements by the given dates, otherwise your application may not be considered.

Transferring between VU courses

Want to transfer into this course from another VU course? Complete the Victoria University internal course application form and check whether you need to complete any extra requirements, listed above.

You can also contact us directly:

Get in touch

Contact us to discuss your course options:

Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100

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