health and biomedical sciencesSport and Exercise Sciences
Turn your enthusiasm for Sport and Exercise Science, into a fulfilling and prosperous career.
Our Sport and Exercise Sciences courses delve into methods to improve human function, health, and performance — because understanding the body's reactions to exercise and physical activity helps build healthier communities, productive workplaces and successful athletes.
Through our accredited programs and strong industry connections, you'll be prepared to start your professional journey in Sport and Exercise Science with confidence.
Find the right degree for your future
Explore our wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and uncover where a UWA degree could take you.Reasons to study Sport and Exercise Sciences at UWA
- Award-winning work-integrated learning programs
Our award-winning work-integrated learning programs will ensure you graduate ‘job ready’.
- Tackle our biggest health challenges
Help tackle our biggest health challenges by understanding the effects of physical activity on human health and performance.
- Practical industry partnerships
Our degrees include practical experience with industry partnerships in sport (AFL, WAFL, Western Force) and health (clinic and hospital placements).
Accreditation
We offer courses that lead to professional accreditation with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).| Leads to jobs in sports science, exercise and health, corporate health, sport | Leads to jobs in High Performance (Sports Scientist) | Leads to jobs in Allied Health (Accredited Exercise Physiologist AEP) | Leads to jobs in Physical Education (Teaching) | Accredited with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA)1,2 | Transfer to Allied Health Post-Grad degrees | Research Pathway | Duration (full time, yrs) | Entry Pathways (also see ‘Alternative entries’ on Future Students site) | |
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| ✓ | ✓ * | ✓ * | ✓ * | ✓ ESSA AES | ✓ | ✓ + | 3 | ATAR 80 | |
| Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Sciences and Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology1,2 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ ESSA AEP | ✓ | ✓ + | 4 | ATAR 82 | ||
| Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Sciences and Master of Applied Human Performance Science1 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ ESSA ASpS eligible | ✓ | ✓ + | 4 | ATAR 82 | ||
| Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Sciences and Master of Public Health1 | ✓ | ✓* | ✓* | ✓ ESSA AES | ✓ | ✓* | 4 | ATAR 82 | |
| ✓ | ✓ * | ✓ | ✓ + | 3 | ATAR 75^ | |||
| ✓ | ✓ * | ✓ | ✓ + | 3 | ATAR 75^ | ||||
| ✓ | ✓ * | ✓ | ✓ + | 3 | ATAR 80^ | ||||
| Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology2 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ * | ✓ ESSA AEP | ✓ | ✓ + | 1.5 – 2 | Bachelor’s degree in relevant field accredited by ESSA or equivalent. Refer Admissions for more details
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| Master of Applied Human Performance Science | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ * | ✓ | ✓ | 1.5 - 2 | Bachelor’s degree in relevant field accredited by ESSA or equivalent. Refer Admissions for more details | ||
| Master of Exercise Science | ✓ | ✓ * | ✓ | ✓ + | 1 | Bachelor of Science Honours or Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field and 3 years industry experience | |||
*Following completion of postgraduate qualification + When combined with an honours year or a 6-month research project ^Transfer to Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Sciences or Bachelor Master degrees, possible after entry 1The Sport Science, Exercise and Health major (MJD-SEHDM) in any course leading to a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Sciences or Bachelor of Philosophy is accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). Graduates will be eligible to apply as an accredited exercise scientist. 2The Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology (73520) is accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). Graduates will be eligible to apply for accreditation to practice as an accredited exercise physiologist. | |||||||||
Who could you help?
Research in this field has a direct benefit to our community, including:
- Reversing childhood obesity and diabetes
- Prolonging and enhancing healthy ageing and quality of life
- Detecting early disease and optimising the benefit of exercise
- Preventing dementia, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases
- Enhancing mental health
- Reducing the impacts of ageing
- Rehabilitating patients
- Understanding and enhancing elite performance in sport
- Educating the next generation about human health, well-being and sport performance
- Optimising performance and productivity in industry and occupational settings (mining industry, defence, fire and emergency services, police, etc)
World-class facilities
As the first university in Australia to offer higher degrees in Sport and Exercise Science, we take pride in our remarkable heritage. Our list of accomplished alumni includes renowned sport and exercise scientists, in Australia and across the globe.
Our School prides itself on its widely recognised global standing for its exceptional research achievements. This is exemplified by our ability to attract high-achieving international students and distinguished visiting Research Fellows.
A key factor behind our success is our world-class infrastructure. The School is physically integrated, with all related discipline groups located on the beautiful Crawley campus. Here, you'll find exceptional facilities, including cutting-edge teaching spaces, state-of-the-art research laboratories, and the UWA Exercise and Performance Centre. It's all right here, making it a hub for sports and exercise science research.
Mental Health and Exercise Research Group
This research group explores the role of exercise in the treatment and management of physical and mental health outcomes for those living with, or at risk, of mental ill health.
A Tailored Prescription in Exercise
Professor Daniel Green's interest in sports optimisation during his PhD studies in 1991 led to ground-breaking research applying exercise science to heart disease, transforming clinical management today.
Career opportunities
Are you interested in all things sport science, exercise and health but not sure on the career opportunities? Find out more about the diverse careers available when you study a sport science, exercise and health degree at UWA.
UWA's Sport and Exercise Science PhD students' research at WAIS
A PhD in Sport and Exercise Science at UWA will help you unlock your power to enhance the success and performance of elite athletes and sporting teams. And with UWA's vast industry connections, you'll have the opportunity to undertake your PhD at organisations such as the Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS). We interviewed Caitlin Attwell, James Baker and Daniel Astridge on their experiences at WAIS so far.
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Your future starts here
Ready to make a difference in the world of sport and exercise sciences? Explore our courses and apply now to join UWA's vibrant community of sports and exercise professionals and researchers.Need some help? Get in touch
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