Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences (Honours)
Course Overview
UQ’s Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences (Honours) is your direct pathway to becoming an Accredited Exercise Scientist (AES) or Accredited Sport Scientist (AspS). As an exercise or sport scientist, you’ll apply your expertise to help elite athletes reach their peak performance; support your community in improving health and fitness; or assist in injury rehabilitation for active individuals. You’ll develop and implement tailored interventions to optimise sports performance, improve overall health and fitness, and support chronic disease prevention. You'll learn how to apply complex knowledge to the design, delivery and evaluation of exercise programs, interventions and assessments for clients with specific needs. You'll learn about the intricacies of human movement, and have the opportunity to study the biology, technology, behaviour and best practices that underpin exercise and sport sciences. You could find yourself working in a variety of settings, including: sports academies and institutes sporting clubs and associations rehabilitation or sports medicine clinics hospitals health and fitness centres research centres the defence forces. As a graduate, you'll be eligible to apply for membership to the peak national accrediting body, Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA), as an Accredited Exercise Scientist. You can also apply for membership as an Accredited Sport Scientist if you complete the elective course ‘Developing the Elite Athlete’ and practicum under an appropriate supervisor.