Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science (53J)
Exercise scientists develop services that improve health, fitness, wellbeing and performance. They help in the prevention of chronic conditions for both individuals and communities. Often, they find themselves working as personal trainers, health educators, at research institutions, within cardiac testing units, and sporting organisations.
You will develop an understanding of the basic concepts and sciences of the role physical activity plays in the health of individuals and communities. Your studies cover a wide range of human life sciences, including biology, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology and psychology as well as their practical application.
We offer 140 hours of professional placement to ensure that you gain the practical knowledge and skills to provide assessment, monitoring and program prescription for fitness and exercise to a diverse range of populations, from healthy adults to elite athletes.
As a graduate you will be prepared to work as an exercise scientist, sport scientist, pursue research, or a professional/allied health career with further with postgraduate studies.
Campus Information
Launceston
Launceston is a vibrant city in a picturesque region with an abundance of tasting, cultural, and outdoor experiences. Our campuses here offer hands-on learning connected to the local strengths and people that make it unique.
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
We provide more than a great place to work. Our people enjoy a wide variety of benefits and services.
- Generous remuneration, including up to 17% superannuation
- Substantial paid leave entitlements including parental leave (up to 26 weeks paid with shared parental care)
- Flexible work arrangements
- Salary packaging options
- Professional development
- Study Leave for academic staff
- Employee Assistance Program
- An array of fitness, health insurance, car hire, accommodation, and other staff discounts.
Our Statement of Values subscribes to the fundamental values of honesty, integrity, responsibility, trust and trustworthiness, respect and self-respect, and fairness and justice. We bring these values to life by our individual and collective commitment to:
- creating and serving shared purpose
- nurturing a vital and sustainable community
- focusing on opportunity
- working from the strength diversity brings
- collaborating in ways that helps us be the best we can.
As a member of the University of Tasmania community your employment brings you to a workplace that attracts, develops and retains a diverse group of people.
Our commitment is to enable and encourage inclusive workforce practices that allow our people to achieve work, personal, family and relationship goals.
At the University of Tasmania, we foster diversity and inclusion reflective of the broader community, and offer a range of networks, supports and incentives to bring about a truly inclusive workplace culture.
Our workplace vision is to:
allow our inclusive culture to guide how we build our teams, cultivate our leaders and create a workplace that is richly diverse
ensure that our people feel encouraged and enabled to bring their whole selves to our workplaces
and for our communities to come together in ways that empower connection, learning, belonging and growth.
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
India CBSE, All India Senior School Certificate, or CISCE Indian School Certificate
65% average score from the 4 best academic subjects
India Accepted State Boards of Education (may vary per state)
65% average score from the 4 best academic subjects
India Punjab and Haryana State Boards of Education
80% average score from the 4 best academic subjects
Advanced Diploma in Applied Science (Marine Engineering)
Advanced Diploma in Applied Science (Nautical Science)
- IELTS (Academic) Score 5.5 (no individual band less than 5.0)
- TOEFL (iBT) 46 (no skill below 10)
- PTE Academic 42 with no score lower than 36
- English for Academic Purposes 1 - 60% (no individual score less than 50%)
- Cambridge B2 First 162 with no less than 154 in any skill
Applied Science (Professional Honours in Conservation Management)
Applied Science (Professional Honours in Environmental Geospatial Science)
Biomedicine
Laws
Medical Research with Honours
Natural Environments and Conservation and Master of Protected Area Conservation (double degree)
Nutrition Science
Pharmacy with Honours
Psychological Science
Psychological Science with Honours
- IELTS (Academic) Score 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0)
- TOEFL (iBT) 88 (no skill below: Reading 16; Listening 16; Speaking 18; Writing 22)
- PTE Academic 58 with no score lower than 50
- English for Academic Purposes 2 - 65% (no individual score less than 60%)
- Cambridge English C1 Advanced 176 with no less than 169 in any skill
Ageing Studies and Services
Biomedicine and Master of Laboratory Medicine (double degree)
Dementia Care
- IELTS (Academic) Score 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.5)
- TOEFL (iBT) 88 (no skill below: Reading 21; Listening 21; Speaking 21; Writing 25)
- PTE Academic 58 with no score lower than 58
- English for Academic Purposes 2 - 65% (no individual score less than 65%)
- Cambridge English C1 Advanced 176 with no less than 176 in any skill
Social Work
- IELTS (Academic) Score 7.0 (no individual band less than 7.0) – no other equivalencies will be accepted. Applicants will be required to meet this requirement prior to commencing a pathway into their Social Work program.
- Exercise and Sport Science
- IELTS (Academic) Score 7.0 (no individual band less than 7.0)
- TOEFL(iBT) 100 (no skill below: Reading 25; Listening 25; Speaking 23; Writing 27)
- PTE Academic 65 with no score lower than 65
- English for Academic Purposes 2 - 70% (no individual score less than 70%)
- Cambridge English C1 Advanced 185 with no less than185 in any skill
Medical Science and Medicine
- IELTS (Academic) Score 7.0 (no individual band less than 7.0)
- TOEFL(iBT) 100 (no skill below: Reading 25; Listening 25; Speaking 23; Writing 27)
- PTE Academic 65 with no score lower than 65
- English for Academic Purposes 2 - 70% (no individual score less than 70%)
Nursing
- IELTS (Academic) Score 7.0 (no individual band less than 7.0)
- TOEFL(iBT) 94 (no skill below: Reading 24; Listening 24; Speaking 23; Writing 27)
- PTE Academic 65 with no score lower than 65
- OET with a minimum score of B in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking)
Education
- IELTS (Academic) Score 7.5 (no individual band for listening and speaking less than 8.0, and writing and reading no less than 7.0)
- English for Academic Purposes 2 - 75% (no individual score for listening and speaking less than 80%, and writing and reading no less than 70%)
- Course Code: 098359C
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
114278 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: N/A
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