About the course

Exercise is crucial to maintaining our health and reducing the risk of developing diseases like type 2 diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease. With COVID-19 forcing more people to work from home, there’s an even greater need for professional exercise guidance and training. Jobs such as fitness instructors, exercise physiologists and health promotion officers are predicted to see strong future growth.Turn your passion for physical health into a rewarding career with La Trobe's Bachelor of Exercise Science. Understand the scientific foundations of human movement and fitness, then use your knowledge to help individuals reach peak health and performance. Work with real athletes and teams – from recreational to elite – through our extensive network of sports partners. You'll graduate ready for a dynamic career in sport, exercise or rehabilitation.

　　Evaluate movement and devise safe and effective programs to improve athletic performance, correct improper technique, prevent injuries and regain physical fitness after injury through applied knowledge integrating the sub-disciplines of exercise science.Evaluate acute and chronic responses to exercise to develop effective programs that encourage individuals to incorporate regular physical activity into a healthy lifestyle.Combine nutritional, physiological, biomechanical, motor and psychological principles with exercise advice to improve the effectiveness of health and wellbeing interventions.Work effectively in teams to assess the influence of personal and social factors on individuals' exercise capacity, motivation to participate in regular physical activity, and influence on growth and development. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: AU$115,200

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (March), 2024	Bendigo
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Bendigo
Semester 1 (March), 2025	Bendigo
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Bendigo

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for La Trobe University

Entry into a Bachelor Degree program at La Trobe University requires completion of Australian Year 12 (or international equivalent) with a certain grade, and meeting subject pre-requisites (if applicable). IELTS (Academic)- Overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0. TOEFL Paper based- Overall score of 550 with 5 or better in TWE (Test of Written English. TOEFL Internet based (iBT)- Overall score of 64 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at La Trobe University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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