Department of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
Our courses prepare graduates for a wide range of careers – from health and nutrition, to sport and human performance.
Our facilities, including La Trobe University’s Sports Park, give students the practical experience they need to become career ready.
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 50 globally
We’re ranked in the world’s top 50 for sport.
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), 2025, QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025: Sports-Related Subjects
Diploma of Sport Coaching and Development
La Trobe's Diploma of Sport Coaching and Development is a one-year full-time program delivered at Ikon Park, the home of the Carlton Football Club.
Study with us
Events
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Open Day – Mildura Campus
Wednesday 13 August 03:00pm
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Open Day – Albury-Wodonga Campus
Sunday 17 August 09:00am
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Open Day – Bendigo Campus
Sunday 24 August 09:00am
News
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Lifelong passion for sport leads to PhD
PhD candidate, James Ball, based in the Discipline of Sport and Exercise Science, has had a lifelong passion for sport, which has led to many professional and personal opportunities.
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Self-managing type 2 diabetes
La Trobe researchers have identified the unmet needs of people living with type 2 diabetes in self-managing their condition.
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Helping women sport officials feel safe, included
Helping women officials in community sport feel included, safe
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