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Overview

Graduate with a comprehensive understanding of the human body and mind.

La Trobe’s Bachelor of Exercise Science is for people who are passionate about exercise, fitness and sport. Gain practical experience with our extensive network of sports partners and get ready for a career in sport, exercise or rehabilitation.

In first year, you’ll study the roles of healthcare professionals and cover the fundamentals of human bioscience. In second and third years, you’ll learn anatomy, biomechanics, exercise psychology and physiology. Learn how to change community behaviours, fine tune individual training to optimize performance and work with groups such as the elderly, adolescents and athletes undergoing rehabilitation.

This course offers you a pathway to La Trobe degrees such as the Master of Exercise Physiology and Master of Physiotherapy Practice.

Reasons to study exercise science at La Trobe:

Our research in Human Movement, Sport Science and Physiology Research is rated ‘well above world standard’

Use the most up-to-date exercise physiology and biomechanics equipment

Gain 140 hours of industry placements and graduate career ready. Placement opportunities include:

• Bendigo Spirit
• Bendigo Pioneers
• Bendigo Academy of Sport
• and a range of elite high-school athlete programs.

Enjoy a personalized learning experience with small classes and direct access to teaching staff.

The qualification awarded on graduation is recognized in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7.

Career outcomes

As an exercise science graduate, you'll be well equipped to find work as an exercise scientist, community health worker, sport scientist, gym manager, corporate health and wellness officer, sport injury prevention worker, strength and conditioning coach, sport development officer and more.

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Exercise Science on the Bendigo campus is accredited at the level of exercise science by Exercise and Sports Science, Australia (ESSA).

Graduates of the Bachelor of Exercise Science may apply for membership with ESSA. Membership may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.