Bachelor of Exercise Science (Sport Practice)

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

1. Provide exercise interventions for apparently healthy populations, including high performance and recreational athletes;
2. Integrate the biological and social scientific knowledge and professional skills that underpin professional practice in the fields of exercise and sport science;
3. Critically analyse and synthesise knowledge gathered from exercise and sport science research;
4. Exercise judgement to solve routine exercise science problems using social, ethical, economic, regulatory and global perspectives;
5. Operate as an independent and collaborative professional who can communicate knowledge and ideas clearly and coherently;
6. Critically apply exercise and sport science knowledge and skills to solve routine problems in sport practice settings;
7. Adapt legal and ethical frameworks in order to work effectively in socially and culturally diverse communities and contexts; and
8. Continue to develop a broad and coherent body of professional sport practice so as to undertake postgraduate studies and research in exercise rehabilitation and related fields.

Victoria University has been ranked number 7 in the world for sport science.

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 who are connected with top organisations, researching with national sporting bodies and accessing our cutting-edge sport-science equipment.

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.

Our partners include:

• Western Bulldogs Football Club
• Australian Institute of Sport
• 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
• Football Federation Victoria
• Tennis Australia
• Western Health
• Australian Football League (AFL).

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.

You will have access to the amazing sport and exercise infrastructure and facilities at Victoria University’s Footscray Park Campus. We have the most comprehensive range of sport and exercise science facilities in the southern hemisphere.

The Institute for Health & Sport (IHES) is part of the world-class sport and learning precinct at the Footscray Park Campus. The facility features the most advanced sport and exercise technology available and 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.