Bachelor of Physical Education and Sport Science

Name: Bachelor of Physical Education and Sport Science
Price: <p>Tuition: per semester AU$17,500</p> AUD

VU course code: SBPH | CRICOS: 088601C | Level of study: Undergraduate

Duration

3 years

Delivery mode

Hybrid

Fees

Tuition: per semester AU$17,500

Location

Footscray Park

Next start date

24 February 2025

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Overview

Enjoy a career inspiring others with your passion for physical activity and sport with a Bachelor of Physical Education & Sport Science at Victoria University (VU).

In this top-rated physical education and sport science degree, you’ll study a range of subjects across disciplines such as:

games and sports
skill acquisition and motor development
inclusive physical activity
anatomy
kinesiology
health and nutrition
exercise physiology and biomechanics
individual fitness activities, aquatics and athletics.

Plus, you can expand your career options with a minor in another discipline area.

Access to our strong industry partners throughout your studies means you’ll graduate ready to progress your career in the sport industry or continue on to further study if desired.

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

Integrate knowledge and skills from health, physical education and sport science to become a leader in their area of expertise;

Analyse and evaluate theoretical knowledge and technical information from physical education and sport science research to develop knowledge and understanding of professional identity and discipline specific requirements and as a basis for independent lifelong learning;

Evaluate and apply information to creatively solve problems related to professional practice, including developing appropriate activities for participation in physical education and sport in contemporary settings;

Operate as an independent and collaborative professional who can clearly and coherently communicate physical education and sport science knowledge and ideas;

Design evidence-based practice to deliver innovative programs in physical education and sport science;

Interpret a variety of physical education and sport science related issues and evaluate professional, evidence-based approaches to address the specific issues; and

Adapt knowledge and managerial skills to make decisions that provide inclusive, sustainable and culturally relevant outcomes to issues in physical education and sport science.
: Take advantage of our position as #7 in the world for sport science, thanks to our ground-breaking research, world-class facilities and partnerships with some of the world’s top sporting clubs.
Studying at VU means you’ll 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.
: At VU, our practical approach to learning means your studies will involve connecting with sporting, health and education organisations.
We have over 200 partnerships, including with:
local schools and community groups
The Real Madrid Graduate School Unversidad Europea
Australian Sports Commission
Australian Institute of Sport
Western Bulldogs Football Club.
: Benefit from learning in our $68 million high-technology teaching and research facility at Footscray Park Campus.
As a VU student, you’ll get access to our 29 new labs fitted with the latest technology and equipment – including biomechanics, biochemistry, exercise physiology, and motor learning and skilled performance labs, and our Altitude Hotel.
You’ll study alongside professional sports teams and community organisations that use our facilities as part of their operations.
: With a Bachelor of Physical Education and Sport Science, you’ll be ready to start a career in sport science, health or coaching.
If you’re like many of our students, you may choose to progress to a Master of Teaching (Secondary Education) or Master of Teaching (Primary Education) after graduating from this degree.
If you complete this degree then go on to complete a Master of Teaching (Secondary Education), you’ll be able to teach health, physical education and your choice of a third subject.
If you complete a Master of Teaching (Primary Education) after this degree, you’ll be able to teach in primary schools.

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 Physical Education and Sport Science, students will be required to complete 288 credit points consisting of:

96 credit points of First Year Core units
144 credit points of Professional Core units
48 credit points of Minor studies from the approved list

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.