About the course

La Trobe's Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (Honours) lets you explore your area of interest in sport and human performance. Choose an area you're passionate about and delve deep into the science, theory and related practice. You'll work ly with a supervisor on a one-year research project, which will culminate in the submission of your thesis.The focus of your research from a wide range of fields, including applied exercise physiology, biomechanics, strength and conditioning, sport analytics, sport performance and recovery, motor control and skill acquisition, and sport technology. From there, you'll learn research skills relating to data collection and analysis, statistics, academic writing and science communication.When you study with La Trobe, you could have the chance to undertake your research with one of our elite sport partners, including Carlton Football Club, Melbourne City Football Club and Melbourne Rebels. We also have partnerships with Defence Science and Technology, Champion Data, Nike, Softball Victoria, Northern Football Netball League and Australian Institute of Sport.

　　Apply theoretical knowledge and skills to professional practice within a range of sports and exercise science practice environmentsDemonstrate the application of a range of technical skills and their relationship to the theoretical concepts of sports and exercise science practice. Work independently and collaboratively to achieve evidence-based solutions to sometimes complex problems in sport and exercise science, Appraise and critically analyse emerging developments in the field of sports and exercise science in order to maintain professional skills and the capacity to evaluate new evidence and applications to sport and exercise science

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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: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (March), 2024	Bundoora
Semester 1 (March), 2025	Bundoora

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for La Trobe University

To qualify for admission to the Honours program, students are to have achieved the requirements for the pass degree, the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science or equivalent Bachelors degree. Students will be selected based on their academic performance in the final year of the pass degree and places will be subject to availability of projects and supervisors in the Sport and Exercise Science discipline. Students must obtain a minimum average of 70% across all of their third-year subjects.

　　You may be eligible to complete Honours in a major completed as part of your undergraduate degree. Your eligibility is subject to the availability and agreement of a suitable supervisor for the major and you meeting the entry requirements specific to that major. For more information, please see the University Handbook.

　　IELTS Overall 6.5, no band less than 6.0

　　TOEFL Internet based (iBT): Overall score of 79 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing

　　Australian Tertiary Admission Rank: 60

　　International Baccalaureate - 24

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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Further information

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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