Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Performance

The Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Performance comprises 24 subjects including (6) general electives, 3 CORE subjects plus: Beyond Bond: Professional Development and Community Engagement as follows:

Semester 1

• Critical Thinking and Communication (CORE11-001)
• Foundations of Exercise and Sports Science (SPEX11-102)
• Principles of Human Structure and Function (BMED11-109)
• Sport, Health and Exercise Psychology (SPEX11-104)

Semester 2

• Collaboration Teams and Leadership (CORE11-002)
• Chemistry for Living Systems (BMED11-114)
• Human Organ Systems 1 (BMED11-110)
• Elective

Semester 3

• Responsibility, Integrity and Civic Discourse (CORE11-003)
• Biochemistry of Exercise and Sport (SPEX11-103)
• Functional Anatomy (SPEX11-113)
• Elective

Semester 4

• Biomechanics of Exercise and Sport (SPEX11-304)
• Physiology and Biochemistry of Exercise and Sport (SPEX12-312)
• Exercise and sport for Lifelong Health (SPEX13-337)
• Elective

Semester 5

• Exercise and Testing, Prescription and Delivery (SPEX13-335)
• Health Research Methods (HPER12-101)
• Elective
• Elective

Semester 6

• Advanced Physiology and Biochemistry of Exercise and Sport (SPEX13-336)
• Advanced Exercise Testing, Prescription and Delivery (SPEX13-338)
• Exercise and Sports Performance Practice and Practicum - Capstone Project (SPEX13-300)
• Elective

Electives (6)

Students may choose to undertake an additional major (60CP) from those listed to replace their six (6) general electives; OR students may choose to undertake an optional minor (40 CP) from those listed which will replace four (4) of their general electives plus two general electives; OR students may choose from the four (4) Exercise and Sports Performance discipline subject option as part of their elective choice plus two general electives; OR choose six (6) general electives from any subject on offer across the University.

Majors

Students may choose to undertake an additional major (60CP) from those listed. This will replace their six (6) general electives:

• Advertising (Major)
• Australian Studies (Major)
• Big Data (Major)
• Communication (Major)
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation (Major)
• Global Studies (Sustainability) (Major)
• International Business (Major)
• International Relations (Major)
• Management (Major)
• Marketing Communications (Major)
• Marketing (Major)
• Media Studies (Major)
• Public Relations (Major)
• Sport Industry (Major)
• Tourism Management (Major)

For further information relating to the subjects within the Majors listed, please click here: https://bond.edu.au/major-minor-and-specialisation-study-areas

Minors

Students may choose to undertake an optional minor (40CP) from those listed. This will replace four (4) of their electives plus two general electives:

• Advertising (Minor)
• Communication and Society (Minor)
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation (Minor)
• International Business (Minor)
• Management (Minor)
• Marketing Communications (Minor)
• Marketing (Minor)
• Public Relations (Minor)
• Social Media (Minor)
• Tourism Management (Minor)

For further information relating to the subjects within the Minors listed, please click here: https://bond.edu.au/major-minor-and-specialisation-study-areas

Students may choose from the six (6) Exercise and Sports Performance discipline subject options as part of their elective choice:

• Behaviour change to Enhance Health (SPEX13-334)
• Exercise and Sport for Lifelong Health (SPEX13-337)
• Advanced Biomechanics of Exercise and Sport (SPEX13-339)
• Sports and Exercise Nutrition (NUTR12-101)
• Australia's Health Issues and Priorities (HPER11-101)
• Health Systems (HPER11-103)

Students may choose to undertake six (6) University General Electives: subjects that may be chosen from any subject on offer across the University provided faculty requirements have been met.

https://bond.edu.au/faq/48682/i-want-select-elective-how-do-i-search-elective-subjects

*Subject names and structure may change. 

N.B: Students who have undertaken prior tertiary/post-secondary studies can apply for credit transfers and advanced standing towards this program.

Advanced Standing Application Form        

Recommended study structure

Please visit Program Structure and Sequence Plans for the Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine for guidance on study plans.                                               

The below fees are based on the total estimated program fee divided by the number of standard full-time semesters required to complete the program. Fees may vary based on which subjects are selected and the number of subjects enrolled in for each semester.

Semester program fee:

• Students commencing study in 2021: $21,040* per semester average

Total program fee:

• Students commencing study in 2021: $126,240

When considering the fees associated with your studies, keep in mind that Bond’s accelerated schedule means you can finish your degree sooner and be out in the workforce up to a year earlier than most other universities.

This time saving also represents a substantial reduction in accommodation and living costs, plus a full year of extra earnings.

Find out your financing options and other costs to consider.

* The fees listed are average costs displayed to provide an indicative program cost only, they may differ to the indicative fee included in the Bond University offer letter due to differences in individual and exact study schedules.

Tuition fees are subject to change on an annual basis and will be charged at the appropriate fee for the year of enrolment.

* Note: for students commencing January 2021 the University has held the 2020 tuition fee amount in recognition of the current circumstances, with 2021 fees effective only from the University’s May 2021 semester.

Academic requirements

Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years)

Entry score for 2021 entry

Visit our student profile if you are interested in the profile of all students who commenced undergraduate study at the Faculty in the January semester 2020.

Applicants must meet the University's general minimum admission criteria.

In addition, this program requires successful completion of:

• English, and
• Mathematics at the level of General Mathematics or equivalent; and
• One (1) of Physical Education or Biology or Chemistry or Physics or Science 21 or equivalent. 

* Maths A
Faculty approved bridging/preparatory courses

Adjustment factors for undergraduate admission

If you are a current Australian year 12 applicant or successfully completed your Australian Year 12 studies no more than two years ago and have not commenced any university studies, you may be eligible for adjustments to help you get into your intended program at Bond University. Upward adjustments to ATAR scores can be based on sporting excellence at school, club or representative levels; community engagement and school or community leadership; subjects’ studies at school, indigenous background, and living remotely. For more information go to https://bond.edu.au/future-students/study-bond/how-apply/undergraduate-admissions-criteria.

2021 Year 12 Entry

To ensure students are not disadvantaged by the COVID-19 pandemic, current Year 12 students can be assessed now for a guaranteed offer for 2021 entry conditional on the completion of Year 12. Applications will be assessed based on their first semester Year 12 results and meeting any subject prerequisite requirements for their program. Find out more.

After completing the Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Performance program, there is the opportunity to work in a number of industries and employment in the corporate, government and non-government sectors.

As a graduate of Bond’s Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Performance, you will find opportunities in a wide range of careers, here in Australia and internationally, in areas such as: 

• Community health 
• Community fitness 
• Corporate health 
• Aged care 
• Disability 
• Athletic / sport programming 
• Health education 
• Strength and conditioning in community, school, college or university settings 

The Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Performance offers an accelerated pathway to postgraduate studies in sports science, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nutrition and dietetics, as well as broader sporting and allied health disciplines. Specifically, successful completion of this degree means that students meet the pre-requisites and requirements for an interview into the following Bond University programs*: 

• Doctor of Physiotherapy
• Master of Nutrition & Dietetic Practice
• Master of Occupational Therapy

You might also look at taking higher degree qualifications through Research-based Honours studies. Fees will be waivered for domestic students commencing a Masters by Research or PhD in areas such as: 

• Exercise and Sport Physiology 
• Exercise Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 
• Exercise and Sport Psychology 
• Biomechanics 
• Motor Control and Learning 
• Strength and Conditioning 

* Please note that entry into these program is highly competitive. Offers of a place will be dependent on a candidate’s final GPA and interview outcomes. 

According to the annual Employer Satisfaction Survey published by the Australian Government Department of Education, employer satisfaction with Bond graduates has been rated highest in Australia for three years in a row. 

We believe this is due to Bond’s uniquely personalized approach to teaching, combined with the program’s focus on real-world learning, small group work, research programs and active learning. This degree also offers extensive opportunities for practical experience with sport and fitness organisations and schools where you will start building your future network of industry contacts.