Subject prerequisites
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any one of Biology, Chemistry, any Mathematics, Physical Education or Physics.
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no individual band score 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.
La Trobe College Australia ELICOS (LTCA): completion of EFS level 6B with minimum 60% overall and 60% in final exam.
La Trobe College Australia Foundation Studies (LTCA): completion of Foundation studies with 60% in English (Academic Communication).
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): overall score of 58 with no communicative skill score less than 50.
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 176 with no less than 169 in any component.
In first year, you'll study the roles of healthcare professionals and cover the fundamentals of human bioscience. In second and third years, you'll learn anatomy, biomechanics, exercise psychology and physiology. Learn how to change community behaviours, fine tune individual training to optimise performance and work with groups such as the elderly, adolescents and athletes undergoing rehabilitation.
This course offers you a pathway to La Trobe degrees such as the Master of Exercise Physiology and Master of Physiotherapy Practice.
Reasons to study exercise science at La Trobe:
Use the most up-to-date exercise physiology and biomechanics equipment
Gain 140 hours of industry placements and graduate career ready. Placement opportunities include:
Bendigo Spirit
Bendigo Pioneers
Bendigo Academy of Sport
and a range of elite high-school athlete programs.
Enjoy a personalised learning experience with small classes and direct access to teaching staff.
CRICOS code: 079549K
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Study options
Core subjects
Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.
Subject name, year
academic integrity module, 1
wominjeka la trobe: indigenous cultural literacy for higher education, 1
exercise fitness and health, 1
foundations of professional communication, 1
human biosciences a, 1
human biosciences b, 1
introduction to nutrition, 1
research and evidence in practice, 1
rural community engagement, 1
understanding health and wellbeing, 1
applied exercise science, 2
data science and statistics for sport, 2
exercise and sports biomechanics, 2
exercise and sports physiology, 2
human functional anatomy of the lower limb and trunk, 2
human functional anatomy of the upper limb with neurosciences, 2
motor control and learning, 2
behaviour change for rehabilitation clients, 3
physical activity and health across the lifespan, 3
sport and exercise psychology, 3
Elective subjects
A range of standalone elective subjects is available in this course. Some electives are recommended for your course, but you may also be able to choose from a range of University-wide electives or electives from other interest areas or disciplines.
Capstone subjects
Capstone subjects are required subjects in your course or major that help you integrate and apply the knowledge and skills you gain to solve real world problems. Capstone subjects are often taken towards the end of your course.
Subject name, year
advanced exercise biomechanics, 3
advanced exercise physiology, 3
exercise programming and prescription for people with special considerations, 3
exercise science project, 3
skill acquisition, 3
As an exercise science graduate, you'll be well equipped to find work as an exercise scientist, community health worker, sport scientist, gym manager, corporate health and wellness officer, sport injury prevention worker, strength and conditioning coach, sport development officer and more.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Exercise Science on the Bendigo campus is accredited at the level of exercise science by Exercise and Sports Science, Australia (ESSA).
Graduates of the Bachelor of Exercise Science may apply for membership with ESSA. Membership may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.
530 AUD/year
