Aim for a career that enhances community health and helps athletes to achieve their best with a Bachelor of Sport Science (Human Movement)/Bachelor of Psychological Studies.

Discover the perfect blend of expertise in the body and mind with our innovative double degree in sport science and psychological studies. This course equips you with a deep understanding of how the human body performs and how the mind drives it, combining knowledge from biological sciences, social sciences, and humanities.

Prepare for an exciting career where your expertise can make a real difference. Whether you're passionate about empowering athletes, enhancing community health, or supporting mental well-being, this degree opens doors to rewarding opportunities in:

• exercise and sport science
• rehabilitation
• community fitness and health
• sport policy
• psychological counselling.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in world-class facilities, including cutting-edge sports labs to explore biomechanics and physiology, and interaction labs to hone your counselling skills. Beyond the classroom, you'll connect with leading sporting and community organisations, giving you real-world experience to accelerate your career.

Meeting the minimum entry criteria does not guarantee entry into this course.

Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).
OR:
Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).
PLUS:
IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score or 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).
OR:
Completion of a Foundation course or equivalent.

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Elucidate and apply a broad knowledge of psychological and sport science theory;
2. Exercise skills in independent research and theoretical analysis in sport science and psychology;
3. Critically review and apply information with initiative and judgement in order to both anticipate and creatively solve problems related to the delivery of sport, exercise, and active recreation services in contemporary settings;
4. Exhibit advanced collaborative and interpersonal skills, consistent with professional, ethical and culturally sensitive practice, when working with people from diverse backgrounds;
5. Critically reflect on personal learning and skills in relation to career goals with a view to implementing creative strategies to promote lifelong learning, and establishing pathways for the attainment of further professional development and educational training; and
6. Interpret and coherently communicate knowledge and ideas using a range of media and contribute to the organisation and delivery of sport, exercise, and active recreation programs with personal accountability, integrity, and social responsibility.

Graduates will have the skills to work in many areas, including the following:

• exercise and sport sciences
• fitness
• athlete counselling
• coaching
• welfare
• community services
• human resources.