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.
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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Best for undergraduate health services and support education, including teaching quality, learning resources and student support.
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ECU is one of the best unis in Australia for teaching. We've had 18 straight years of 5-star ratings in the Good Universities Guide to prove it!
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.
Our Exercise Science and Rehabilitation program was the first in Western Australia accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia.
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.
Exercise Physiology Lab
Strength & Conditioning Lab
Vario Health Clinic gym
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).
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.
Do you have any questions about the Exercise & Sports Science study discipline?
You're there to help and be part of their life.
As an accredited exercise physiologist, I work with clients of the National Disability Insurance Scheme. It involves lots of travel - to houses, gyms or pools - and I spend about an hour with each participant.
Showing up every day is really important, so they know someone is going to be there to help them. You're there to be a part of their life, not just jump in with a quick fix like a doctor might.
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.
Things you should know about if you're thinking about studying here.
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.
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 for a course is a fairly simple process, especially if you have scanned copies of qualifications, your resume or other paperwork, ready to upload.
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.