College of Sport & Exercise Science

Studying at the College of Sport and Exercise Science means graduating ready to work. We provide a safe, nurturing and empowering environment where you can build your knowledge and capability.

Our courses connect theory with practice. Through embedded work placements and internships, you can engage with industry and practise your skills in real work environments - which means you'll graduate with the skills, knowledge and real-world experience employers want.

During your studies, you'll have opportunities to showcase your talents to industry and community partners, as well as the wider sport, exercise and recreation industry.

We regularly undertake a range of governance and compliance activities to make sure our courses align with Fair Work Australia policy and industry standards.

We are committed to ensuring there are no boundaries for women and girls in sport. We're advancing girls and women in sport and physical activity by:

• strengthening industry alignment and collaboration
• creating research insights and translation
• providing innovative curriculum to strengthen career pathways
• advancing workforce development.

In 2019, Professor Clare Hanlon was appointed as the inaugural Susan Alberti Women in Sport Chair. The Chair's role is to advance women in sport by strengthening sector alignment and collaboration, facilitating research insights to enhance decision making and advocating for career pathways for women in sport through our innovative curriculum design.

As a student at the College, you'll have access to our leading facilities, including:

• our $68 million high-tech teaching and research facility at Footscray Park
• exercise rehabilitation practice clinic
• exercise physiology labs
• biomechanics labs
• motor learning and skilled performance labs
• recreational sport and fitness facilities.