Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Business (Sport Management)
2025 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2025 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) |
| Deakin course code | D394 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Health |
| Campus | Offered at Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong) |
| Online | No |
| Duration | 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
| Course Map - enrolment planning tool | These course maps are for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2025: Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser in Student Central. |
| CRICOS course code | 072594F Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong) |
| Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition | The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7 |
Course structure applies for students who commenced in 2022 onwards. Students who commenced prior to 2022 should refer to previous online Handbooks or consult a Student Adviser at Student Central. | |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Indicative student workload
- Professional recognition
- Career opportunities
- Participation requirements
- Mandatory student checks
- Pathways
- Course Learning Outcomes
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Work experience
- Other learning experiences
- Research and research-related study
- Fees and charges
Course overview
Join the #1 sport science school in the world* and learn from expert teachers in world-class facilities with Deakin's Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Business (Sport Management). Offering an accredited pathway for you to be eligible to register and practise as an Accredited Exercise Scientist with Exercise and Sports Science Australia; you will become a professional leader in exercise and sport science, with business knowledge to manage sporting organisations and events.
Studying exercise and sport science enables you to develop the skills to apply exercise and sport science principles to improve the performance, health and participation of individuals, athletes and teams. Studying sport management teaches you about the business of sport, including sport systems, finance, marketing, management and law. Plus, complete a minimum of 320 hours of practical experience. Be ready to broaden your career options and your understanding of wider sport contexts.
Want to learn the science behind elite performance and influence the business of sport?
With this combined course, you will gain unique knowledge and skills in managing organisations that support sports and events within disciplines such as:
- athlete management
- equipment/merchandising
- finance
- marketing
- promotion
- sponsorship.
At the same time, you will focus your expertise on exercise and sport science and peak performance. The nationally recognised Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science is the field leader in Victoria and focuses on areas like:
- behavioural aspects of sport and exercise
- exercise physiology
- human growth and ageing
- improved performance
- motor learning and development.
Learning from teachers who are active in the industry means your classroom becomes a hub of the latest ideas, approaches and techniques. As well as classroom-based learning, you will undertake at least 220 hours of fieldwork experience in real-world settings through the Exercise Programming and Exercise and Sports Practicum units, plus 100 or more hours with a host sporting organisation in the Sport Management Practicum unit.
This extensive practical experience gives you the expertise to pursue opportunities varying from sport, exercise and coaching occupations, to sports administration, management, governance and development roles.
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*ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments 2021, 2022 and 2023.
Indicative student workload
As a student in the Faculty of Health you can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include lectures, seminars, practicals and online interaction. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.
Professional recognition
This qualification allows you to receive recognition from both business and exercise and sport science professional bodies.
Deakin Business School holds the prestigious and globally recognised AACSB and EQUIS accreditations, which attest to quality, academic and professional excellence, ongoing improvement, innovation and graduate employability.
Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA)
Be a sought-after accredited Exercise Scientist. When you graduate with a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Business (Sport Management), you will be eligible to apply for accreditation with the peak national accrediting body Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA). Deakin was first to achieve this nationally recognised accreditation in Victoria, a result of our long-standing commitment to high education standards and curriculum delivery in sport. For more information please refer to the ESSA-accredited course application process.
Recognition of Prior Learning will only be awarded based on formal learning, which includes at a minimum documented learning outcomes and assessments (e.g. course transcripts and course completion certificates). Students who received credits based on informal learning (e.g. work experience) will need to apply to become an accredited Exercise Scientist via the non-ESSA accredited course application pathway.
ESSA has implemented a new English language requirement if you’re seeking initial accreditation or reinstating accreditation to show English language competence. Find out if you need to take an English language test. If you have any questions about this new requirement, please contact ESSA on 07 3171 3335 or info@essa.org.au.
Career opportunities
Unlock career opportunities beyond the field. With this combined degree, you will be equipped to provide professional leadership across a range of areas, helping to shape the future of the Australian sporting industry. Career opportunities may include:
- business development manager
- exercise scientist
- player manager/agent
- recreation officer
- sports administrator
- elite coach
- strength and conditioning coach
- sports development officer
- sports event manager.
Students wanting to pursue further study in exercise and sport science may consider applying for Deakin’s:
- Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science (Honours)
- Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
- Master of Applied Sport Science.
Participation requirements
The course contains two compulsory placements comprising a minimum of 240 hours. One placement from the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science (minimum 140 hours) and one from the Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) (minimum 100 hours).
The Exercise Programming experience provides you with an 80 hour placement in exercise assessment, prescription and delivery at one of our approved host organisations.
Elective units may be selected that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning or collaborative research training arrangements.
Upon achievement of the prerequisite requirements, placement can occur at any time, including during standard holiday breaks.
Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability.
Mandatory student checks
Working with Children Check
Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) for the relevant state prior to undertaking placements as part of this course. Further information and guidance will be provided to students when they enrol into their placement units.
Police record check
Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for placements as part of this course. Further information and guidance will be provided to students when they enrol into their placement units.
Pathways
This course can be a pathway to:
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science (Honours) (H442)
Graduate Certificate of Strength and Conditioning (H513)
Graduate Certificate of Sport Performance Analysis (H514)
Master of Applied Sport Science (H707)
Work-Integrated Learning
This combined course features extensive practical experience in exercise and sport science so you can start your career before you graduate with hands-on work placement experience.
You have the opportunity to undertake hands-on experience in a variety of sporting, exercise or health environments. These may vary from local, state or national sporting organisations and professional sporting clubs; state and national institutes of sport; as well as health, fitness and rehabilitation providers. The roles can involve coaching, sport science, sports administration, sport management, rehabilitation and fitness. Many graduates have been offered work based on their excellent fieldwork performance.
^Indicates compulsory practicum core unit students need to complete in this course - refer course structure.
Course Learning Outcomes
See course entry for Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science (H343) or Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) (M391)
Course rules
To complete the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) students must pass 32 credit points and meet the following course rules to be eligible to graduate:
- DAI001 Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in their first study period
- 16 credit points from the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
- 16 credit points of core units
- 16 credit points from the Bachelor of Business (Sport Management)
- 15 credit points of core units
- 1 credit of course elective from Business and Law elective unit (level 2 or level 3)
- Course requirements for both the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science and Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) must be satisfied
Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements. See the enrolment codes and terminology to help make sense of the University’s vocabulary.
Note for Geelong students:
- Exercise and Sport Science (H-coded) units are offered at Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
- Business (Sport Management) (M-coded) units are mostly offered online, and/or delivered at Waterfront (Geelong)
You may need to travel between Waterfront (Geelong) and Waurn Ponds (Geelong) to complete this course.
Course structure
Core units
Course structure applies for students who commenced in 2022 onwards. Students who commenced prior to 2022 should refer to previous online Handbooks or contact a Student Adviser at Student Central.
Please refer to the Course Map page for course map information.
Year 1 - Trimester 1
| DAI001 | Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0 credit points) |
| HSE113 | Human Growth, Development and Ageing for Exercise Scientists |
| HBS109 | Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology |
| MAA103 | Accounting for Decision Making |
| MMS100 | Sport Organisation |
Year 1 - Trimester 2
| HSE010 | Exercise and Sport Laboratory Safety (0 credit points) |
| HSE102 | Functional Human Anatomy |
| HSE104 | Research Methods and Data Analysis in Exercise and Sport |
| MAF101 | Fundamentals of Finance |
| MMM132 | Management |
Year 2 - Trimester 1
| HSE201 | Exercise Physiology |
| HSE111 | Physical Activity and Exercise for Health |
| MWL101 | Professional Insight |
| MLC101 | Law for Commerce |
Year 2 - Trimester 2
| HSE103 | Exercise Prescription and Delivery |
| HSE204 | Motor Learning and Development |
| MAE101 | Economic Principles |
| MMS201 | Sport in Society |
Year 3 - Trimester 1
| HSE212 | Physical Activity Promotion and Evaluation |
| HSE302 | Exercise Programming ^ |
| MMK101 | Marketing Fundamentals |
| MIS171 | Business Analytics |
Year 3 - Trimester 2
| HSE202 | Biomechanics |
| HSE208 | Integrated Human Physiology |
| MMS313 | Sport Leadership and Governance |
One Business and Law elective unit (level 2 or level 3)
Year 4 - Trimester 1
| HSE312 | Exercise and Sports Science Practicum ^ |
| HSE323 | Clinical and Sport Biomechanics |
| MLC310 | Sport and the Law |
| MMS307 | Sport Facility and Event Management |
Year 4 - Trimester 2
| HSE309 | Cognitive and Behavioural Aspects of Sport and Exercise |
| HSE330 | Nutrition for Exercise Scientists |
| MMS306 | Sport Industry Experience ^ |
| MMS308 | Sport Marketing |
^ Indicates compulsory practicum core units students need to complete in this course - refer to course structure
Work experience
Exercise and Sport Science
The Exercise and Sport Science Practicum gives you the opportunity to undertake a formalised fieldwork experience of a minimum of 140 hours in an exercise and sport organisational setting. You will be responsible for selecting and negotiating an appropriate work experience. Field experiences are intended to provide you with opportunities to develop skills and knowledge in areas of exercise and sport science which will enhance your professional development and vocation potential.
Sport Management
The Sport Management Practicum will be a placement organised by you with a host sporting organisation, association or facility for a period of 100 hours.
Course duration
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as failing of units or accessing or completing placements.
Further information
Student Central can help you with course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements.
- Contact Student Central
Other learning experiences
Students have the opportunity to undertake an elective unit in the Business (Sport Management) component, while opportunities for Study Abroad exist across the entire course.
Research and research-related study
Components of research and research-related study may be embedded across a number of units where student achievement is demonstrated in specific assessment tasks.
Fees and charges
Fees and charges vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study, and their study discipline or your study load.
Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
For further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods visit our Current students website.