Bachelor of Physical Education and Sport Science

Enjoy a career inspiring others with your passion for physical activity and sport with a Bachelor of Physical Education & Sport Science at Victoria University (VU). In this top-rated physical education and sport science degree, you’ll study a range of subjects across disciplines such as: games and sports skill acquisition and motor development inclusive physical activity anatomy kinesiology health and nutrition exercise physiology and biomechanics individual fitness activities, aquatics and athletics. Plus, you can expand your career options with a minor in another discipline area. Access to our strong industry partners throughout your studies means you’ll graduate ready to progress your career in the sport industry or continue on to further study if desired.

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Footscray Park

Full-time - 3 years

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Structure

To attain the Bachelor of Physical Education and Sport Science, students will be required to complete 288 credit points consisting of: 96 credit points of First Year Core units 144 credit points of Professional Core units 48 credit points of Minor studies from the approved list

Subjects

  • Games and sports
  • Skill acquisition
  • Motor development
  • Anatomy
  • Kinesiology
  • Exercise physiology
  • Biomechanics
  • Individual fitness activities
  • Aquatics
  • Nutrition.

Entry requirements

  • Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a related course or unit(s). We call this a ‘pathway’. If you've completed a qualification where English was the primary language of instruction, you may be eligible for an exemption of English-language requirements. In some cases, there may be additional entry requirements. Learn more about entry requirements for international students.

Study Pathways

Successful completion of a cognate (similar discipline) Australian Diploma or Advanced Diploma (or equivalent) will be granted advanced standing of a maximum 96 credit points (Diploma) or 144 credit points (Advanced Diploma). OR, Successful completion of a non-cognate (not similar) Australian (or equivalent) Diploma or Advanced Diploma will be granted advanced standing on a case by case basis.

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