The School of Exercise and Health Sciences incorporates degree programs in the areas of Exercise and Sports Science, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Public Health. We offer minors in the areas of Nutrition and Human Performance and service a major nutritional stream in the Bachelor of Health Science and Bachelor of Science degrees. We strive for excellence in learning and teaching and place a strong focus on nurturing the development of an active research culture.
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Student testimonials
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"ECU showed me how to put my knowledge into practice."
Courtney White
Exercise and Sports Science and Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Graduate
Research activity
The School has a very active research program aligned to the various academic disciplines, these include:
- Occupational heat stress experienced by LNG personnel in tropical regions of Northern Australia
- How healthy are hairdressers? A prevalence study investigating health problems of female Western Australian hairdressers
- Occupational respiratory health surveillance at Minara Resources, Murrin Murrin mine site
News & events
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School students push themselves to the limit
Year 12 students push themselves to the limits of their endurance, putting classroom theory into practice.
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Sports science goes global
ECU’s sports scientists are getting an international reputation as leaders in their field.
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Health promotion in Bali
ECU Health Promotion students are playing a vital role in preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS in Indonesia
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