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.
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
Modern facilities
Our Sports Park brings together elite performance, community recreation, teaching and research.
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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Events
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Open Day – Melbourne Campus
Sunday 02 August 10:00am
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Open Day – Shepparton Campus
Sunday 09 August 09:00am
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Open Day – Mildura Campus
Wednesday 12 August 03:00pm
News
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Strength exercises improve young people's hip pain
Physiotherapist-led strength exercises improve hip joint pain.
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Sleep and performance in elite athletes
Professor Matt Driller is researching the often overlooked role of sleep in athletic performance.
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Supported training improves injury prevention
Serious knee injuries can be reduced in women and girls' football.
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