Why sport at Deakin?
#1 sport science school in the world
#1 online sport business course in the world
150+ industry partners across elite sport organisations
#1 in Victoria for facilities and resources
#1 in Victoria for course satisfaction
Find your discipline
Exercise and sport science
Study with the world's best and learn how to analyse and improve the health and physical performance of athletes and everyday individuals. Gain 220+ hours of sport industry experience.
Sport management
Become a leader in the fast-growing sport industry with sport-specific management, business and marketing skills, honed through placements with top organisations like the Geelong Cats and SportRadar.
Clinical exercise physiology
Learn how to use exercise to treat a range of chronic conditions, injuries and disabilities. Test your skills in real clinical settings with 300+ hours of placement while you study.
Sport media and journalism
Develop your own commentary style alongside the skills to share sport stories across print, digital and emerging tech channels. Gain industry insights and build your network through internships.
Health and physical education
Learn the specialised health and physical education teaching methods you need for 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.
Deakin sets the standard locally and globally
More students choose Deakin for sport than any other university in Australia – we're the #1 sport provider in the country, home to the world’s #1 sport science school and we offer the world’s #1 online sport business masters degree.
Choose the direction that fits your goals
Explore your options in sport
| Performance and health | Business and media |
|---|---|
Explore exercise, health, rehabilitation and human performance. |
Explore sport management, business, leadership and media. |
Build skills in sport science, performance, nutrition and clinical exercise. |
Build skills in strategy, marketing, operations and commercial management. |
Gain practical experience through hands-on learning and industry or clinical placements. |
Gain industry experience through practical learning, placements and sport connections. |
Access ESSA and ASCA accredited pathways. |
Study sport business with AACSB and EQUIS accreditation. |
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.
Sports Marketing Manager
Plan and oversee marketing strategies that build awareness and engagement. In sport, you may manage campaigns, communications, brand activity and audience relationships across events, clubs or leagues.
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 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.
Connect with leaders in sport
Build your professional network through Deakin’s 150+ sport industry connections, with opportunities to learn from professionals and gain insight into the industry.
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
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.
Please note: Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology runs on a semester basis.
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
The opportunity to complete a hands-on sport scientist role and experience an elite environment really enabled me to put my learnt skills into practice.
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.
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.
I understood that Deakin had a lot more connections in the industry. What I love most about the degree is it combines work in sport and actual learning in class. Throughout my experience at Deakin, I have been working with Cricket Victoria, Tennis Victoria and Athletics Australia.
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Food, nutrition and dietetics
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Health and community services
Create positive change through studies in disability and inclusion, occupational therapy, social work and community development.
Business and commerce
Build expertise across the business world, from entrepreneurship and marketing to finance and digital transformation.
Ready to launch a career you love?
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