Overview
The School of Exercise and Health Sciences incorporates undergraduate degree programs in the areas of Exercise and Sports Science, Sports Science and Football, Occupational Therapy and Health Science. As part of the Health Science course, students can select from one of five majors, including Addiction Studies, Environmental Health, Health Promotion, Nutrition and Occupational Safety and Health.
In addition, our undergraduate courses can lead to postgraduate study in the areas of Nutrition and Dietetics, Occupational Health and Safety, Public Health and more.
We strive for excellence in learning and teaching and place a strong focus on nurturing the development of an active research culture.
Student testimonials
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"I wanted a course with a WA Industry focus, and ECU did not disappoint!"
Gregory Ho
Research activity
The School has a very active research program aligned to the various academic disciplines, these include:
- Cyber 8 - An online learning experience for Year 8 students
- How healthy are hairdressers? A prevalence study investigating health problems of female Western Australian hairdressers
- A randomised controlled trial of a universal and targeted intervention to reduce mental health problems from bullying among school students
News & events
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Sports science improving health
A few 'rogue' sports scientists involved in the recent drugs in sport scandal brought the profession into disrepute.
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Top researchers share expertise at Masterclass
Collaborative Research Network assists child health researchers to develop their skills.
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Football the difference for refugees
Home to more than 130,000 Syrian refugees, the Al Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan is a place of despair to many.
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