Bachelor of Exercise Science (Clinical Practice)

VU course code: ABHE | CRICOS: 084834G | Level of study: Undergraduate

Duration

3 years

Delivery mode

Hybrid

Fees

Tuition fee per semester : AU$17,900

Location

Footscray Park

Next start date

29 July 2024

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Overview

Kick off your career in sport and exercise rehabilitation with a Bachelor of Exercise Science (Clinical Practice) at VU.

In our Exercise Science (Clinical Practice) degree, you'll develop a solid understanding of the science that underpins sport and exercise. You'll work with new ideas and technologies, and gain knowledge and skills for a professional career in fitness, rehabilitation, sport science or human movement.

At VU, you'll learn from world-leading experts in sport studies, and enjoy access to our state-of-the-art facilities. You'll benefit from our sports industry connections, with professional placements and industry networking opportunities. Our elite partners include Western Bulldogs, Australian Sports Commission and Tennis Australia.

This bachelor degree focuses on using exercise for rehabilitation. It covers a range of biological and social sciences and humanities subjects, including:

biomechanics
clinical exercise
pathophysiology
nutrition and diet
motor learning.

Join a group of VU graduates known to be strong performers in the sports industry due to their practical experience.

: On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Provide exercise interventions for apparently healthy populations, including high performance and recreational athletes, and the general population;

Integrate the biological and social scientific knowledge and professional skills that underpin professional practice in the fields of clinical exercise science;

Critically analyse and synthesise knowledge gathered from clinical exercise science research;

Exercise judgement to solve routine exercise science problems using social, ethical, economic, regulatory and global perspectives;

Operate as an independent and collaborative professional who can communicate knowledge and ideas clearly and coherently;

Critically apply clinical exercise science knowledge and skills to solve routine problems in clinical practice settings;

Adapt legal and ethical frameworks in order to work effectively in socially and culturally diverse communities and contexts; and

Continue to develop a broad and coherent body of professional clinical practice so as to undertake postgraduate studies and research in exercise rehabilitation and related fields.
: We are ranked world number 7 for sport science education (ShanghaiRankings).

Our ground-breaking research, world-class facilities and partnerships with some of the world’s top sporting clubs have rocketed us to this position.

Studying with us means you benefit from all of the opportunities that come with our elite status – learning from academics connected with top organisations, researching with national sporting bodies, and using cutting-edge sport-science equipment.
: Our world-class sport and learning precinct at the Footscray Park Campus features the most advanced sport and exercise technology available. The facility is used by students, researchers, professional sports teams and community organisations.

At the Victoria University Community Sports Stadium you will learn alongside sport and recreation professionals. This stadium is a joint initiative with the Western Bulldogs.

Our facilities include:

exercise physiology labs

altitude hotel

biomechanics labs

motor learning and skilled performance labs

heat chambers

motor control and biofeedback labs

integrated teaching and learning facilities.
: Victoria University is Australia's most recognisable sport university. We have an outstanding reputation in sport, exercise science and health and fitness.

We have gained this through our extensive offering of sport-related courses and our world-class facilities. Also unique to VU is our significant research and partnerships, as well as our leading academic staff.

VU has the largest number of students enrolled in sport courses, and has more sports industry partners than any other university. We also have the most graduates working in the sport industry.

We received the highest possible ranking for human movement and sports science in the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) assessment.
: Everything you learn with VU has direct links to the real world. We place a strong emphasis on clinical and practical learning.

A key part of your studies will be experiencing the true nature of working in a professional sports environment in your industry placements. With mentoring and support along the way, you will gain direct practical experience by taking what you learn in the classroom and applying it in the real world. These placements will provide you with confidence and a competitive advantage in the workforce.

Placements and cadetships take place with VU partner organisations such as Western Bulldogs Football Club, Melbourne Storm or Maribyrnong College.
: VU has strong, unique partnerships with more than 350 local, national and global organisations across the sport, exercise and recreation industries. These partnerships inform the content of our courses and provide joint research opportunities. Our partnerships also give you access to industry contacts and work placements, which mean superior career development.

Some examples of our partners include:

Western Bulldogs Football Club

Victorian Racing Club

Australian Sports Commission

Real Madrid Football Club Foundation

Beijing and German Sports Universities

Sport Australia Hall of Fame

National Heart Foundation

VicHealth

National Ageing Research Institute

Australian Institute of Sport

Football Federation Victoria

Tennis Australia

Western Health

Australian Football League (AFL)

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a related course or unit(s). We call this a ‘pathway’.

If you've completed a qualification where English was the primary language of instruction, you may be eligible for an exemption of English-language requirements.

In some cases, there may be additional entry requirements.

Learn more about entry requirements for international students.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course Structure

To attain the Bachelor of Exercise Science (Clinical Practice), students will be required to complete 288 credit points consisting of:

96 credit points of First Year Core units

192 credit points of Professional Core units

Units

Fees & Scholarships

As an international student at Victoria University, you will be required to pay your tuition fees up front each semester.

There may be additional materials fees throughout your studies, depending on your chosen course, as well as an administrative fee as part of your course.

Victoria University is proud to support our international scholarship recipients and sponsored students.

Fees

Scholarships

CAREERS

This course provides you with a broad range of skills and knowledge for a rewarding career in the rapidly growing sports and exercise industry.

You could work in exercise science, clinical and sports rehabilitation, personal training, health and fitness instructing, lecturing, or exercise and sport rehabilitation research.

Example jobs include:

personal fitness trainer
exercise and sport scientist in professional sport
sport nutritionist
exercise rehabilitation
special populations training - elderly, young, people with a disability
community fitness and health services.

Visit Jobs and Skills Australia to find the employment prospects and average salaries for fitness instructors in Australia.

VU Bachelor of Exercise Science graduates have found work at elite sport organisations, leisure centres and community-service organisations. Some graduates have started their own businesses in health, fitness and personal training.

Professional membership

Successful completion of this course will make you eligible to apply for membership of the Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) as an Exercise Scientist.

VU Stories

Sisters making it in sport rehabilitation

Exercise Physiologist, DipSportDev, B.ExSci (ClinPrac), M. ClinExPhys

"I am currently working in a clinic as a sole trader exercise physiologist. My next goal is to open up a successful multidisciplinary clinic focusing on sports and clinical rehabilitation with my sister Rosemarie who has just graduated in Osteopathy."

Bianca and Rosemarie's story