Department of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition Sciences

We prepare graduates for a wide range of careers from health and nutrition, to sport and human performance.

Our students learn from experienced academic staff, skilled practitioners and industry partners. Our world class facilities provide them with the practical experience they need to graduate workplace ready.

Our Department is part of the School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport.

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Our students – regardless of their degree – get the best balance of theoretical knowledge and practical skills so that they can graduate with confidence.

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Research

Research

Our innovative and impactful research is helping to improve health and wellbeing across communities and the lifespan. Our discoveries are also translational.

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Partnerships

Partnerships

Together, we are training the next generation of professionals and working on collaborative research projects that improve health, wellbeing and performance.

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Facilities

Facilities

Our students have access to state-of-the-art sport performance laboratories and industrial kitchens, allowing them to master the skills of their profession.

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Top-rated nationally

Our research in nutrition and dietetics is rated ‘well above world standard'.

Australian Research Council, 2019, Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Outcomes 2018

World class sports research

La Trobe's research in human movement and sports science and in physiology is rated 'well above world standard'.

Australian Research Council, 2019, Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Outcomes 2018

Top 30 globally

We’re ranked in the world’s top 30 for sport.

Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), 2026, QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026: Sports-Related Subjects

La Trobe Health Clinic

A key focus of the La Trobe Health Clinic is supporting people to access affordable healthcare. At the same time, the clinic provides valuable hands-on learning opportunities for students, helping to build a skilled and compassionate future health workforce. Together these services will offer collaborative care that supports health and wellbeing for all.

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Indigenous Acknowledgement

La Trobe University proudly acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands where its campuses are located in Victoria. We recognise that Indigenous Australians have an ongoing connection to the land and the University values their unique contribution to both the University and the wider Australian society. Find out more