Exercise and Sports Science

If you love sport and keeping fit, studying an Exercise and Sport Sciences course can help you turn your interest into a career.

Contact UsBook a Conversation

CQU's Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences is a degree that brings together practical skills with an exploration into exercise physiology; biomechanics; motor control; exercise and sport psychology; nutrition and anatomy. 

You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the processes and mechanisms of the human body as they relate to exercise and sport science. 

Plus, you can pursue your own interest with a minor in Biomedical Sciences, Secondary Teaching or Management and Business and get ready for a range of career possibilities. 

These include working in health and sports organisations; government agencies; rehabilitation clinics and hospitals; and institutes that have a focus on sports, movement, health, wellness and fitness.

Find a course

    Why CQU?

    86.2%

    undergraduate full-time employment rates

    QILT Graduate Outcomes Survey 2023

    Source

    5 star rated

    student support

    The Good Universities Guide 2025

    Source

    Changemaker Campus

    recognised by social innovation group Ashoka U

    Ashoka U 2022

    Source
    • Liam Bromilow smiling bluer background
      “
      Sport science appealed to me because it's more analytical and research-based and has a firm grounding in science. It combined my love of sports with a research and knowledge base.

      Liam Bromilow

      Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science

    Study Sports Science

    Related Disciplines

    Clinical Exercise Physiology

    Advance your career and gain accreditation as an Exercise Physiologist with our Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology. 

    Fitness

    Turn your passion for sport, exercise and fitness into a job you love when you study a TAFE course from CQU. Available at multiple campus locations.

    Pathway to Teaching

    Choose an undergraduate degree that can provide a pathway into our Master of Teaching degrees. 

    Sport

    Equip yourself with advanced skills and knowledge with an online postgraduate Sport course from CQU.

    Get in Touch

    Not sure what course is best for you? We’re here to help. Get in touch by phone, message or in person, and we’ll help you explore your study options.

    Get in touch