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Exercise & Sports Science

If you're interested in helping people improve their general health and fitness or to lift their sporting performance, this is your study area. You can also study exercise rehabilitation, a career that's in demand, or choose our internationally recognised postgrad course in strength and conditioning.

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Boost your CV with a unique study experience

Considering Sports Science or related studies but want an international experience? Study International Exercise & Sports Science in Perth and in the UK with ECU's and the University of Portsmouth's unique 4-year dual degree.

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Why study at ECU?

  • QILT - Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching

    Top WA public uni for Health Services

    Best for undergraduate health services and support education, including teaching quality, learning resources and student support.

    QILT is an independent Australian government survey.

  • The Good Universities Guide - teaching quality

    The highest quality teaching

    ECU is one of the best unis in Australia for teaching. We've had 17 straight years of 5-star ratings in the Good Universities Guide to prove it!

  • THE World University Rankings Top 100 Young

    One of the world's young guns

    We're ranked one of the world's best universities under 50 years old, and we've already established a global reputation for such a young institution.

Courses

Our Exercise Science and Rehabilitation program was the first in Western Australia accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia.

Need some help deciding what to study?

Our future student events include a mix of on-campus and online sessions designed to help you decide what to study at ECU.

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Experience Exercise & Sports Science at ECU.

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  • Football Performance major students visit West Coast's High Performance Centre

    ECU's partnerships with sports industry leaders, including AFL powerhouse West Coast. This allows students opportunities to go behind the scenes, gain industry insights and better understand their career prospects. This includes students who've chosen the Football Performance major (pictured).

Scholarship opportunities to reduce your expenses

Scholarships recognise those whose life journey may have been challenging, as well as students who've shown outstanding academic excellence and endeavour.

A scholarship can help you realise your ambitions by paying for fees, text books and living expenses.

Realise your dream with our scholarships

Do you have any questions about the Exercise & Sports Science study discipline?

Student stories

  • Joel is changing lifestyles through exercise physiology

    ECU Exercise Science and Rehabilitation graduate Joel Skinner is an exercise Physiologist and Team Leader at Absolute Balance Exercise Physiology Group. Here he talks about his work and his time as a student.

  • Lauren exercises her right to help people

    ECU student Lauren Nikoloski wants to use exercise to help people with chronic conditions, including kids, so her Exercise Sports and Rehabilitation course is a perfect choice.

  • The masters at ECU is the best program in the world for strength & conditioning

    I reached a point where our business was 'good enough' to train high level athletes. But I want to be the best, so I sought out the best masters program for strength & conditioning. Head strength coach at NHL team the Buffalo Sabres, Ed Gannon, told me the masters at ECU is the best program in the world.

    Ben McPherson

The Important Things

Things you should know about if you're thinking about studying here.

Course Entry

There's more than one admission pathway into an ECU course. It depends on what you've studied already, or your work or life experience.

Fees & Scholarships

Course tuition fees can change, but we can give you an estimate of your costs. If you're eligible, a scholarship or student loan can help too.

Applying

Applying for a course is a fairly simple process, especially if you have scanned copies of qualifications, your resume or other paperwork, ready to upload.

ECU Experience

Starting a course is an exciting and sometimes daunting time, so we make a massive effort to ensure you get all the support you need to have a positive experience.