Sport science

Pursue a diverse career in sports with a sport science degree or course at Victoria University. You could work in physical education, strength and conditioning coaching, fitness or sport science.

Studying sport science at VU

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Institute for Health & Sport

Our sports science research is cutting-edge, and our Institute for Health and Sport provides opportunities for cross-disciplinary study under expert supervision.

Pathways to sport science courses

We offer a wide range of pathways to a winning career in sport and exercise science, with over 40 sport-related courses to choose from.

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Complete one unit (subject) at a time, in workshop-style classes, with our award-winning learning model.

Career outcomes

With studies in sport science, your job titles may include:

personal fitness trainer
sports data analyst
athlete talent scout or developer
performance coach
special populations training – elderly, people with a disability, youth
community fitness and health services.

VU stories

Basketball champ's secrets to study success

Bachelor of Physical Education and Sports Science

"Studying has been crucial for my mental health – it's given me something else to focus on so I’m not thinking about sport 24/7."

Studying has been crucial for my mental health – it's given me something else to focus on so I’m not thinking about sport 24/7.

Read Lauren's story

Elise Wiggins

Sights set on VU

Bachelor of Sport Science (Human Movement)/Bachelor of Sport Management

"After my placement with Netball Victoria they offered me casual work, and then a full-time position."

After my placement with Netball Victoria they offered me casual work, and then a full-time position.

Vanessa Abela.

Bachelor of Sport Science (Human Movement)/Bachelor of Sport Management

"I really enjoyed the variety of subjects offered through VU’s Sports Management and Sport Science double degree, as I was able to explore many different avenues."

I really enjoyed the variety of subjects offered through VU’s Sports Management and Sport Science double degree, as I was able to explore many different avenues.

Vanessa's story

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Exercise science

Fitness

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Outdoor recreation

Physical education

Sport science

Sports coaching

Sports management

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