Course overview
Exercise scientists help people prevent and recover from injury and disease, help maximise athlete performance and promote wellbeing and healthy ageing. They use a person-centred approach to educate individuals and communities about the benefits of exercise and encourage lifelong positive exercise behaviours.
In this course, you will gain the knowledge and skills in the pillars of exercise science – including biomechanics, physiology, psychology, behaviour change, and motor control and learning.
You’ll build strong interpersonal communication skills, which are key attributes of person-centred care and practice.
This degree is also a pathway to our Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology, which will broaden your capabilities and enable you to use exercise to treat chronic conditions.
Career outcomes
Exercise and sport scientists are major contributors to positive health outcomes for individuals and communities. Read our Ìýarticle about the range of careers that a degree in exercise and sport science offers.
Careers
- Exercise scientist
- Fitness and performance consultant
- Strength and conditioning coach
- Health and fitness assessor
- Workplace health and wellbeing consultant
- Health promotion consultant
- Preventative health/early intervention
Industries
- Sport and recreation
- Health
- Defence
- Business and commerce
- Government
- Education
- Research and development
Professional accreditation and recognition
Graduates are eligible to apply for accreditation with .
Students must comply with
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Why study at Curtin?
Industry links
Through our partnership with Fremantle Football Club, you may work alongside some of Australia’s top athletes in your professional placement.
Enhanced student experiences
Experience authentic learning experiences and practical placements, led by a team .
Highly ranked course
Curtin ranks first in Western Australia and 13th globally for Sports Science Schools and Departments (ShanghaiRanking 2025). Of WA's public universities, we rank first for graduate salary in undergraduate rehabilitation. (Good Universities Guide 2026)
Hear from our students
"Studying Exercise and Sport Science is engaging, practical and fun. The teaching team are knowledgeable and passionate about their field and they encourage experimentation and genuine curiostity as we learn. I've enjoyed the interactive labs and real-world applications, and I feel priviledged to build a career using my knowledge and skills to help people optimise health and performance across the lifespan."
Nicole Bushell
Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sport Science)
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Course structure
What you’ll learn
In your first year, you’ll develop a strong understanding of the human body and human health. You’ll then delve into each pillar of exercise and sport science.
In your final year, you’ll apply your expertise in real-world settings. Your professional experience will include at least 140 hours at our site at Cockburn Aquatic and Recreation Centre, and through one of our industry partnerships. These partnerships span elite sport, strength and conditioning, corporate health, clinical exercise physiology and paediatric exercise.
Please note that this course requires active participation in practical classes, which involve disrobing, and palpation of muscles and bony landmarks for learning anatomy, anthropometry and other skills.
This can be a physically and mentally challenging course. Please familiarise yourself with the inherent requirements before applying.
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information and course structure, visit our .
Entry requirements
To apply for entry into this course, you must have met:
- the course ATAR (Australian Tertiary Academic Rank) or equivalent recognised overseas qualification
- any course-specific requirements
- the English language requirement.
I am an domestic student
See entry requirement details for domestic students.
Course-specific requirements
You’ll also need to meet any specific requirements to be eligible to apply for this course.
Academic equivalences
You’ll need to demonstrate ATAR equivalence using a recognised qualification. The table below shows common qualifications recognised by Curtin and their indicative equivalent cut-off scores for this course.
Admission cut-off scores by qualification
Australian qualification
Score
ATAR
70
Equivalent qualification
GCE A Level / STPM (best of 3)
5
HKDSE
15
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
24
Canadian Provincial High School Diploma %
60
WAUFP (CPS)
54
India (CBSE and ISC) %
60%
India (HSC) %
65%
Sri Lanka GCE A level
5
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Get credit towards your degree
You may be able to receive credit for recognised learning (CRL) from past study or professional experience, which could reduce the time it takes to finish your course.
Check the for course-specific details about credits.
Additional information
Notes about this course
Make sure you check the course notes for any other important information.
Fees
2026 International indicative fees
Indicative year 1 fee
$48,766*
Total indicative course fee
$146,298*
2027 International indicative fees
Indicative year 1 fee
$51,204*
Total indicative course fee
$153,612*
Important information about fees
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Fees are indicative only.
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*First-year fees are based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credits. Your fees will vary depending on the units you choose.
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Tuition fees may increase by up to 8 percent each year and are subject to legislative changes.Ìý
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This indicative fee does not include other fees like administrative and incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks. Visit fees and charges for more information.
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These fees apply to international students enrolled at one of Curtin’s Australian campuses. For information about fees at Curtin’s global locations, visit the relevant campus website.
Scholarships
Get the support you need to succeed with our diverse range of scholarships. Whether it’s financial support, assistance with relocation, or recognition for your academic achievements, we have scholarships tailored to your unique needs.
Curtin Global Future Leaders Scholarship
Curtin Global Future Leader Scholarship provides eligible students a one-off credit of AUD$12,500 against the tuition fee of the course they are undertaking.
Curtin English Scholarship
When you complete a Curtin English course as a pathway into a ºìÌÒÊÓƵ degree course, you will receive a one-off credit of up to AUD$7,496 towards your tuition fees.
How to apply
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Depending on your country’s requirements, you may be able to apply directly to Curtin without using an agent.
Application deadlines can vary by course. Make sure to check application deadlines before you apply.
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