Why sport at Deakin?
#1 sport science school in the world
#1 in Victoria for course satisfaction
#1 in Victoria for facilities and resources
#1 provider for sport in Australia
Explore sport at Deakin
Exercise and sport science
Study exercise and sport science with the world's best. Learn how to analyse and improve the health and physical performance of athletes and everyday individuals. Graduate job-ready with 220+ hours of sport industry experience.
Clinical exercise physiology
Learn how to use exercise to confidently treat a range of chronic conditions, injuries and disabilities. Test your skills in real clinical settings with 300+ hours of clinical placement while you study.
Sport management
Dive into the fast-growing sport industry and make your mark. Develop management, business and marketing skills specific to sport organisations, competitions and major events. Enjoy placements with top sport organisations and learn from the best in the game.
Sport media and journalism
Develop your own distinctive commentary style and gain the skills to share sport stories across print, digital and emerging tech channels. You’ll gain valuable industry insights and build your professional network through internship opportunities.
Health and physical education
Study health and physical education and learn the specialised teaching methods you need to work in secondary schools. Explore how the human body works and understand the science and art of movement.
Sport science and engineering
Deakin’s new Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) combines two powerful disciplines to prepare you for a unique and in-demand career.
And more
Learn about your course options by downloading the Sport course guide.
Did you know?
Deakin University is the #1 provider for sport in Australia and home to the world’s #1 sport science school, setting the standard locally and globally.
Choose the direction that fits your goals
Explore your options in sport
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Explore exercise, health, rehabilitation and human performance, and learn how to improve outcomes for athletes, individuals and communities. |
Explore sport management, business, leadership and development, and learn how to help organisations, programs and communities thrive. |
Build expertise in sport science, performance analysis, strength and conditioning, nutrition and clinical exercise physiology. |
Build expertise in sport strategy, marketing, operations, commercial management and community development. |
Gain hands-on experience through practical learning, industry placements, professional practice and specialist facilities. |
Gain real-world experience through industry-connected learning, placements, professional networks and sport organisations. |
Access accredited and professionally recognised pathways with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) and the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA). |
Study sport business with Deakin Business School, accredited by AACSB and EQUIS, and build recognised business expertise. |
Creating impact through clinical exercise physiology with Bailey
Bailey’s passion for clinical exercise physiology began with his family. Growing up with four uncles with cerebral palsy, he saw the impact physical activity and the right support can have on someone’s life. In the Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology, Bailey is gaining over 300hrs of hands-on experience with real clients and preparing to help people improve mobility, confidence and quality of life through exercise.
Your career possibilities
Deakin puts employability first
Exercise and Sports Scientist
Research and apply the science of exercise to improve health, fitness, wellbeing and sporting performance. Assess movement and physical capacity, design tailored exercise programs, support injury prevention and recovery, and provide evidence-based advice to clients, athletes, coaches and teams.
Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Prescribe, deliver and adapt evidence-based movement, physical activity and exercise interventions to prevent, treat and manage diseases, injuries and complex health conditions in a clinical setting. Support recovery, function and independence, helping people participate more fully at home, work, school and in the community.
Sports Coach
Help individuals and teams reach their potential by developing skills, improving fitness and building confidence. Analyse performance, design targeted training and drills, set goals and use tailored feedback and motivation to support stronger results both in training and competition.
Sports Marketing Manager
Build connections between sporting organisations, teams, events and their audiences. Develop marketing campaigns, manage sponsorships and partnerships, create engaging content and use audience insights to grow participation, strengthen brands and increase fan engagement across digital and traditional channels.
Sports Development Officer
Grow participation in sport by developing, promoting and managing community programs, events and competitions. Work with schools, sporting clubs and community organisations to build skills, create inclusive opportunities and evaluate programs that encourage more people to get active and involved.
Be professionally recognised
Deakin sport courses offer pathways to professional recognition with leading industry bodies, including Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).
Inside the guide
Learn more
Course details
Get an overview of each course, including what you’ll study, key skills you’ll build and how each qualification prepares you for a range of career pathways.
Trimester dates by course
There are three trimesters per calendar year. Each trimester lasts four months. Two trimesters are equal to one full academic year.
Deakin’s trimesters run from:
March to June (Trimester 1)
July to October (Trimester 2)
November to February (Trimester 3)
Find trimester intakes for your course in the course guide.
Fees and scholarships
Learn how university fees work and explore financial assistance options to reduce your course costs, from scholarships to government help loans. Get the assistance you need to succeed at Victoria’s #1 university for student support.*
Study online
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Deakin puts employability first
Hear from our alumni
Deakin helped me by opening my eyes to the wider field of sports performance. Whilst I felt I had a good grasp on it, getting outside my comfort zone of strength and conditioning, and learning things like performance analysis, certainly helped me realise what drives performance.
The Business (Sport Management) degree has provided me with industry-specific knowledge and skills that I apply in my casual role at the Australian Football League.
The Bachelor of Health and Physical Education provides students with a range of professional experiences through placement and other opportunities to practise our skills in the workplace.
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Ready to launch a career you love?
What you get in the guide:
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