Bond University accepts undergraduate applications from students based anywhere in the world. Our applicants typically include domestic and international students who have completed Year 12 in Queensland or elsewhere in Australia, or equivalent secondary studies in other countries
As a general rule, Bond University imposes a minimum age requirement of 17 years and a minimum entry score (expressed as an OP, ATAR, IB or equivalent)
Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years)
Min ATAR: 65
Min OP: 15
Min IB: 24
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Academic Overall 6.5 with no sub score less than 6.0
Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) 79
C1 Advanced 176 (No sub score less than 169)
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) 58
Do you have a passion for science and sport? Why not combine the two with our Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science at Bond. Immerse yourself in health, fitness and sports performance while building a base of knowledge and understanding in human movement. Students studying the program are exposed to real-world learning with a significant proportion of the degree offering practical experience with organisations such as the Australian Institute of Sport and Australian Rugby Union.
Not only will you graduate with these career-ready experiences, but you'll also be stepping into the next chapter of your exercise and sports science career by graduating sooner with Bond's accelerated degrees.
This program is delivered primarily at the world-class Bond Institute of Health & Sport and the High-Performance Training Centre, where you will gain exceptional, high-quality practical experience in our award-winning high-performance gym, health science laboratories and sports science research laboratories.
There are scholarships available for prospective students of the Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science program at Bond. We encourage you to look at all the scholarships available, specifically the (Academic) Excellence Scholarship, Leadership Scholarship, and Sport Scholarships. These scholarships have been widely applied for successfully by Exercise and Sports Science students and we encourage you to apply. Many Exercise and Sports Science Students at Bond are also Tier 1 athletes of the Elite Sport Program, find out how you can apply to the Elite Sport Program.
Exercise and Sports Science School Packages now available
Are you a teacher looking to give your students an experience relevant to their current learning schedule? Or you based at a high performing physical education institute and want to experience high-performance sport in an award-winning venue? Schools and teachers can choose one, or a suite of recently developed packages relevant to their current learning schedule and timing preferences. Students will be given a detailed workbook on the day to record and measure outcomes of their chosen activities, and where relevant, answer specific questions on the task and around the new PE Syllabus Unit objectives 3 and 4.
CRICOS code: 080641D
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Structure and subjects
The Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science program comprises 23 subjects, including 3 CORE subjects plus: Beyond Bond: Professional Development and Community Engagement, as follows:
Please note the below will be effective from January 2019. Current students, please refer to respective Program Structure and Sequence Plan.
Semester 1
Critical Thinking and Communication (CORE11-001)
Foundations of Exercise and Sports Science (SPEX11-102)
Principles of Human Structure and Function (BMED11-109)
Chemistry for Living Systems (BMED11-114)
Semester 2
Collaboration Teams and Leadership (CORE11-002)
Functional Anatomy (SPEX11-113)
Human Organ Systems 1 (BMED11-110)
Biochemistry of Exercise and Sport (SPEX11-103)
Semester 3
Biomechanics of Exercise and Sport (SPEX11-304)
Motor Control and Learning in Exercise and Sport (SPEX12-311)
Sport, Health and Exercise Psychology (SPEX11-104)
Physiology and Biochemistry of Exercise and Sport (SPEX12-312)
Semester 4
Responsibility, Integrity and Civic Discourse (CORE11-003)
Health Research Methods (HPER12-101)
Exercise Testing, Prescription and Delivery (SPEX13-335)
Introduction to Professional Practice in Exercise and Sport Science (SPEX12-313)
Semester 5
Advanced Physiology and Biochemistry of Exercise and Sport (SPEX13-336)
Advanced Biomechanics of Exercise and Sport (SPEX13-339)
Advanced Exercise Testing, Prescription and Delivery (SPEX13-338)
Behaviour Change to Enhance Health (SPEX13-334)
Semester 6
Sport and Exercise Nutrition (NUTR12-101)
Professional Practice & Practicum (Capstone Project) 20cps (SPEX13-333)
Exercise and Sport for Lifelong Health (SPEX13-337)
Subject names and structure may change
N.B: Students who have undertaken prior tertiary/post-secondary studies can apply for credit transfers and advanced standing towards this program.
The Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science can lead to roles as an Accredited Exercise Scientist, Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach, Athletic/sport program coordinator and various positions as a health and fitness consultant, working in corporate and community settings.
The following table will give you an idea of the wide range of career opportunities available:
Example Occupations
Health Policy/Program planning
Health Educator
Healthy Ageing roles
Health Promotion roles
Non-clinical Case Management
Corporate Health Program roles
Specialised Occupations (Cardiac Technician, Sleep Technician)
Sports Coach/Sports Trainer
Fitness Instructor, Trainer, Fitness Centre Manager
OSHC: 530 ($) per year
