Bachelor of Exercise Science

Entry Requirements

Flinders University recognises international secondary schooling for direct entry to undergraduate programs.

Knowledge of SACE stage two biology or equivalent is assumed.

English language requirements

• IELTS (Academic): 6.5 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.0 Writing, 6.0 Reading, 6.0 Listening;
• TOEFL iBT: 79 Overall with 18 Speaking, 21 Writing, 13 Reading, 12 Listening;
• Pearson PTE Academic: 58 Overall with 50 Speaking, 50 Writing, 50 Reading, 50 Listening;
• Cambridge C1 Advanced: 176 Overall with 169 Speaking, 169 Writing, 169 Reading,169 Listening;
• Occupational English Test (OET): 300 Speaking, 300 Writing, 300 Reading, 300 Listening; Duolingo (Up to and including Semester 2, 2024): Overall 105-110

Course Details

Undertake study in the basic medical sciences such as human physiology, anatomy, psychology and pathology, and develop specialised knowledge and skills in the use of exercise as a means of improving health or to enhance exercise, motor skill and movement performance.

What you will study

First year

A typical first year may include:

• core topics such as an introduction to exercise science, human bioscience, legal and ethical aspects of health care, nutrition, and physical activity and health
• topics in your choice of major specialisation.

Second year

A typical second year may include:

• core topics such as exercise prescription in motor control and learning, human physiology, psychological perspectives of health, and biomechanics
• further topics in your chosen specialisation area.

Third year

A typical third year may include:

• advanced topics in exercise science, psychology of exercise, health and behaviour change, and quantitative methods of social health research
• 140 hours of workplace experience
• further topics in your chosen specialisation area

Your career

Potential occupations include:

• exercise scientist
• health and injury prevention advisor
• cardiac technician or trainee cardiac
• sonographer
• sport and exercise science support officer
• active living project officer.

Potential employers include:

• hospitals
• community health units
• workplaces
• gymnasiums