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Admission requirements
International entry requirements
International entry requirements* for this course at Campus Name**
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* The entry requirements provided above are only provided as a guide and based on the course’s current standard minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), the primary measure for entry into most undergraduate-entry university programs in Australia.
** Entry requirements may vary by location. To view entry requirements for this course at another location, please select the location in the drop down at the top of this page.
Note: there may also be other entry requirements for this course. If you are unsure, make an enquiry.
Subject prerequisites
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in one of Health And Human Development, Physical Education, any Mathematics (General mathematics, Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics, Further Mathematics), or in one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology.
English language requirement
6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
Please refer to our English Language Requirements page for details of other accepted English Proficiency tests and additional recognised English Language Proficiency Measures, such as English as the language of instruction.
Credit for previous study (advanced standing)
Credit for previous study (advanced standing) is the recognition of prior study or learning that can be counted towards a qualification. This can reduce the number of subjects required to complete your course. The amount of credit received depends on the level and relevance of your previous study and the number of subjects completed.
The University will designate courses where there is only admission into Year 1 of the course. In these cases, there is limited credit. See list of limited entry courses.
To check if this course is available for credit, please visit the Advanced standing webpage.
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What you'll study
Sample course structure
Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science, students must complete a total of 360 credit points across 3 years.
The course allows you to complete a major or minor, which must be selected from the following list:
Majors
- Allied health
- Human performance
- Nutrition science
Minors
- Human performance
- Nutrition science
Year 1 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
- 90 credit points from chosen Core
- 30 credit points from chosen Electives or major or minor
Year 2 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
- 90 credit points from chosen Core
- 30 credit points from chosen Electives or major or minor
Year 3 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
- 15 credit points from chosen Capstone
- 45 credit points from chosen Core
- 60 credit points from chosen Electives or major or minor
Study options
Design your own degree: open access majors and minors available
La Trobe's open access majors and minors mean you could customise your degree with cross-disciplinary studies, work-integrated learning and study overseas.
Whatever you're studying, if there's enough spare credit points in your course structure and room in your timetable, you could choose an open access major or minor from your course’s discipline or a completely different discipline – mix business with science or arts with IT or combine a range of disciplines to design a degree to match your interests and truly find your niche.
Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.
| Subject name | Subject code | Year | Credit points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE | LTU0AIM | 1 | 0 |
| WOMINJEKA LA TROBE: INDIGENOUS CULTURAL LITERACY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | ABS0WOM | 1 | 0 |
| FOUNDATIONS OF EXERCISE PROGRAMMING | SPE1FEP | 1 | 15 |
| GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT AND NUTRITION | SPE1002 | 1 | 15 |
| HUMAN BIOSCIENCES A | HBS1HBA | 1 | 15 |
| INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN ANATOMY | ANA1001 | 1 | 15 |
| INTRODUCTION TO SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE | SPE1001 | 1 | 15 |
| RESEARCH AND STATISTICS IN SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE | SPE1003 | 1 | 15 |
| APPLIED HUMAN ANATOMY | ANA2001 | 2 | 15 |
| BIOMECHANICS AND MOVEMENT ANALYSIS | SPE2BMA | 2 | 15 |
| EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY AND ASSESSMENT | SPE2EPA | 2 | 15 |
| EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION AND DELIVERY | SPE2EPD | 2 | 15 |
| MOTOR LEARNING AND PERFORMANCE | SPE2002 | 2 | 15 |
| PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE 1 | SPE2003 | 2 | 15 |
| EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION FOR DIVERSE POPULATIONS | SPE3002 | 3 | 15 |
| PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTH | SPE3001 | 3 | 15 |
| SPORT AND EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY | PHE3SEP | 3 | 15 |
A range of standalone elective subjects is available in this course. Some electives are recommended for your course, but you may also be able to choose from a range of University-wide electives or electives from other interest areas or disciplines. Note these electives may have their own prerequisites and other requirements. Please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook for the subjects available.
Capstone subjects are required subjects in your course or major that help you integrate and apply the knowledge and skills you gain to solve real world problems. Capstone subjects are often taken towards the end of your course.
| Subject name | Subject code | Year | Credit points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE 2 | SPE3003 | 3 | 15 |
Work-Based Learning
Compulsory placements (Work Based Learning)
During this course, you will participate in one or more supervised Work Based Learning (WBL) placements designed to allow you to practice newly acquired skills, behaviours and knowledge while integrating theory with practice. The placements will immerse you in professional work culture, enabling you to develop and further enhance your skills. WBL provides you with the opportunity to gain valuable industry experience at one or more of our local, interstate or international industry partners or agencies. WBL placements will generally be arranged by the College based Placements Operation Team or Experiential Learning Team at La Trobe University. The number of hours undertaken can vary considerably, depending on the requirements of the course. Students may incur additional costs and it may be necessary to travel or relocate to complete a specific placement. Please refer to the individual subject entries for more information.
See La Trobe University Handbook for more details
The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course structures, electives and options. The delivery of this course can vary between campuses.
View course information for Melbourne (Bundoora)
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Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science course and career outcomes
However you choose to structure your study, La Trobe recognises your hard work. Here are the pathways you could follow as you move through your course.
Year 3
After completing 3 years of full-time study
You can exit with a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
Course intended learning outcomes
- Apply theoretical knowledge and practical skills to deliver ethical and professional practice within a range of sport and exercise science environments.
- Design and safely conduct evidence-informed assessments of human health and function.
- Work independently and collaboratively to devise evidence-informed solutions to complex problems in sport and exercise science.
- Critically assess established and emerging trends in sport and exercise science to design exercise and physical activity interventions to improve human performance, health and wellbeing.
- Communicate ideas and information effectively through diverse modes and media, ensuring cultural sensitivity in interactions with clients, mentors, and colleagues.
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science career opportunities
With an ageing population and an increasingly sedentary lifestyle, graduates in the sports and exercise science industry are in high demand. Possible career paths include:
- sport scientist
- health and wellness officer
- personal trainer
- injury prevention or rehabilitation coach.
If you're considering pursuing an advanced degree, you can extend your expertise and strengthen your career through our Master of Sport Analytics, Master of Strength and Conditioning, Master of Physiotherapy Practice or Master of Exercise Physiology.
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Fees and scholarships
Estimated course fees for international students
Estimated fees per year (2025):
Indicative based on 2024 fees
A$38 400 per 120 credit points.
Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.
Scholarships:
The International estimated fees are indicative only. The tuition fees you pay will depend on the subjects you choose to study, with each subject having its own cost. In some cases, your course fees may be higher than the indicated fees because of the subjects you choose.
Please note that additional costs are incurred from Essential requirements and additional costs.
International scholarships
Destination Australia – an Australian Government initiative
The Destination Australia scheme supports new international students to study in regional Australia and offers students a high-quality learning experience. For eligible applicants, these scholarships are worth up to A$15 000 per annum for up to four years.
Find out more about Destination Australia scholarships.
If you're a La Trobe graduate, you may be eligible for a 10 per cent fee reduction when you apply for a full-fee postgraduate coursework program. See our Alumni Advantage page for further details.
International students applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate course to study at La Trobe University can be rewarded a bonus grant for completing their admission process early. Recipients will automatically be eligible to receive an Early Bird Acceptance Grant of 5% of the first-year tuition fees.
If you’re a high-achieving international student from either Vietnam, Cambodia or the Philippines and are considering full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study, you can apply to receive a 50 - 100 per cent tuition fees scholarship for the duration of your studies from 2024.
Do you have an excellent academic record? La Trobe High Achiever Scholarships are awarded to high-achieving international students and provide up to a 25 per cent reduction in course fees for selected courses.
Note: You must first have an offer to study at La Trobe before you are eligible to apply for a La Trobe scholarship.
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How to apply
CRICOS code: 095558J
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Overview
Key facts
| Award | Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science |
|---|---|
| CRICOS code | 095558J |
| Start dates |
Indicative based on 2024 start dates Semester 1 (March 2025) |
| Duration | 3 years full-time |
| Available locations | Melbourne (Bundoora) |
| Scholarships | View fees and scholarships |
| Annual tuition fee |
Indicative based on 2024 fees A$38 400 per 120 credit points.Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year. |
About the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
Help people reach peak performance with La Trobe's Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science.
You'll gain a detailed understanding of the science behind training, explore the strengths and limitations of the human body, and build strong foundations in physiology, anatomy and biomechanics. You'll use data and scientific principles and techniques to help people build strength, regain movement, prevent injuries and perform at their peak.
By completing La Trobe's Bachelor of Sports and Exercise Science, you will:
- choose from majors in human performance, allied health and nutrition science, or tailor your degree with a choice of more than 100 open access majors and minors
- get out of the classroom and on to the field with practical learning and access to our elite athlete performance space, AFL oval, FIFA-1 accredited synthetic soccer pitch and more
- build real-world experience and connections with 140 hours of industry placement with organisations such as Carlton Football Club, Rugby Victoria and Bendigo Spirit
- join a university of choice for studying and playing sport in Australia – alongside our community delivery partners and major partnerships, we're proudly the official home of the CommBank Matildas.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7 - Bachelor Degree.
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