Bachelor of Sport Science (Human Movement)/Bachelor of Psychological Studies

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Integrate conceptual understandings of training and conditioning needs, program design, service delivery, performance evaluation, barriers to participation and relevant sport and exercise science principles, with advanced specialist knowledge within the discipline of psychological studies;
2. Critically analyse theoretical and technical knowledge in diverse contexts, and adapt and apply related counselling and psychological skills to the effective and professional delivery of sport, exercise and active recreation programs;
3. Critically review and apply information with initiative and judgement in order to both anticipate and creatively solve problems related to the delivery of sport, exercise, and active recreation services in contemporary settings;
4. Exhibit professional judgment, ethical standards, and social sensitivity by adapting knowledge and skills to make decisions, either individually or collaboratively, that provide inclusive, sustainable, and culturally relevant sport, exercise, and active recreation experiences;
5. Reflect on personal learning and skills in relation to career goals with a view to implementing creative strategies to promote lifelong learning, and establishing pathways for the attainment of further professional development and educational training;
6. Apply personal and interpersonal competencies, work-group skills, and leadership abilities to the professional delivery of exercise, fitness and conditioning programs. This will be done while also accommodating the divergent and complex cultures of Australia and other regions around the world; and
7. Contribute to the organisation and delivery of sport, exercise, and active recreation programs with personal accountability, integrity, and social responsibility for outcomes, and do it through dynamic 21st Century work-teams that use resources efficiently, provide high levels of participant satisfaction, and deliver widespread social utility.

Take advantage of our position as #7 in the world for sport science, thanks to our ground-breaking research, world-class facilities and partnerships with some of the world’s top sporting clubs.

Studying at VU means you’ll benefit from all of the opportunities that come with our elite status – learning from academics who are connected with top organisations, researching with national sporting bodies and accessing our cutting-edge sport-science equipment.

Our $68m high-technology Sport and Learning Precinct at our Footscray Park Campus is designed to help you get the most out of your course, and supports VU's world-class teaching and research.

The precinct features:

• a high altitude 'hotel'
• exercise physiology labs
• biomechanics labs
• heat chambers
• integrated teaching and learning facilities.

We have over 200 partnerships and affiliations with peak sporting bodies, professional and community sporting clubs, and groups that focus on public health and education.

Our partnerships give you the best possible opportunities and networks to advance your career.

Partner organisations offer you placements and internships in Australia, and contacts within the industry to help you find a dream job on graduation.

We offer placement programs during your degree which give you invaluable work experience and industry contacts.

You’ll complete a compulsory 70-hour placement in second year and/or a 140-hour placement in the final year of your degree.

Placements are hosted by 350 different organisations in the following fields:

• sport and exercise science
• sport management
• sport coaching
• recreation
• outdoor education.

Our Career Development & Employability program is designed to help you choose your career direction, and to teach you to market yourself.