Through theoretical and practical learning at UniSA, you’ll become an expert in all aspects of exercise and sport science and graduate with the skills needed to design, implement and evaluate exercise and physical activity programs.

The exercise and sport science component of the program focuses on equipping you with the skills to provide exercise advice, deliver strength and conditioning services, conduct biomechanical analyses, and impart knowledge on skill acquisition. 

These abilities aim to enhance the overall physical and mental well-being of individuals across various age groups, from children to elite athletes to older individuals.

The nutrition and food sciences component will teach you to understand diets and lifestyles for optimum health and the associations between nutrient intake, energy output and obesity. 

You’ll also learn how to manage and improve nutrition and diet related to physical activity and lifestyle changes and how to maximise physical performance for healthy, active people.  

Complete 140 hours of industry placement across schools, fitness centres and sporting clubs whilst benefiting from UniSA’s elite sporting partnerships.

During the first two years, you’ll learn about nutrition and study exercise and sports science courses, which will give you a solid foundation in:

• human anatomy and Physiology
• fundamental movement skills
• skill acquisition
• chemistry and biology

The third and fourth years have a strong practical focus. 

You'll develop critical thinking and practice-based skills through learning about:

• exercise prescription and delivery
• relationship between food bio-actives, functional foods and medicines
• developing personalised dietary and exercise plans to manage weight
• nutrition for sports, exercise and activity

• Academic transcripts/results
• Graduation/completion certificates
• Original language and official English language translations for all documents not in English
• IELTS or other English language test results (if applicable)
• Personal details and signature page of your passport and/or a visa grant letter (if applicable)
• Syllabus/detailed course outlines if you require a credit assessment
• Additional academic and employer references, if required

Prerequisites:

None

Assumed Knowledge:

None

GPA:

India (best 4): 80%

Iran: Pre-University Certificate, National High School Diploma

Successful completion of the Pre-University Certificate OR High School Diploma

Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:

• Recent secondary education
  Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent.
  OR
• Higher education study
  OR
• Vocational Education and Training (VET)
  OR
• Work and life experience

Foundation Studies Program

For students who do not meet program entry requirements, it is possible to gain entry into a UniSA degree through a pathway program delivered by partner institutions in Adelaide, South Australia.