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

We are currently accepting applications for this course. Applications close on 25 January 2013

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
College of Sport and Exercise Science

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.

Course Objectives

Graduates of this course will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the structure and practices of the Australian sports industry;
  2. Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of human movement as it is influenced by a variety of political, social, economic, cultural, biological and technological factors;
  3. Apply a range of vocational skills to manage a variety of sport organisations and meet the needs of members, players, staff sponsors and other significant stakeholders;
  4. Use interpersonal, communication and technical skills to gain employment in the fields of exercise science and human movement, such as sport science, sport psychology, sport coaching and the fitness industry;
  5. Work independently, ethically and professionally in sporting clubs, state and national sporting bodies, leisure centres, sport stadiums and major events facilities, community service organisations and sport management consultancies;
  6. Use initiative and in-depth discipline knowledge to adapt to the changing needs of industry, commerce and community;
  7. Apply technical, communication and problem-solving skills to leadership roles that promote institutional and social change with social justice initiatives.

Units and electives

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.

plus Elective 1

plus Elective 2

plus Elective 3

plus Elective 4

plus Elective 5

plus Elective 6

plus Elective 7

plus Elective 8

plus Elective 9

plus Elective 10

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.

Admission Information

  • TAFE: VET applicants will be considered and pathways are available from a range of VET courses.
  • Year 12: VCE with minimum study score of 20 in English units 3 and 4 (any) or equivalent
  • International: Completion of a secondary school qualification equivalent to Australia’s year 12 or VCE qualification. IELTS minimum 6.0 (no band less than 6) or equivalent.
  • Mature: Applicants with relevant work, education and/or community experience may be considered on the basis of equivalence. Interview (some applicants only).

How to apply for this course

We are currently accepting applications for this course.

You can apply direct to VU. Applications close on 25 January 2013.

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 College of Sport and Exercise Science.

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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