Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science, Bachelor of Nutrition and Food Sciences

This qualification enables you to graduate with two degrees after just one extra year of study, with a unique set of skills that are relevant, current and meet the needs of emerging market trends.

In the first year you will complete an exercise and sport placement, meaning you will be exposed to industry partners from a range of elite and local sporting organisations from the very beginning.

You will also benefit from our on-campus facilities including a purpose-built Sensory laboratory, Microbiology laboratory and Commercial kitchen. There is also the High performance sport centre, Exercise physiology clinics, Environmental Chamber and UniSA sport gyms. Learning in these facilities are a great way to develop practical skills and experience the hands-on nature of these growing industry.

This double degree will provide you with expertise in the areas of exercise and sport science, and nutrition and food science. You will graduate with a specialised set of skills to meet emerging market needs. Through theoretical and practical learning, you will become an expert in all aspects of exercise and sport science, and graduate with the skills needed to design, implement and evaluate exercise and physical activity programs. You'll understand diets and lifestyles for optimum health and the associations between nutrient intake, energy output and obesity. Also learn how to manage and improve nutrition and diet related to physical activity and lifestyle changes, and how to maximise physical performance for healthy active people.

During the first two years you will learn about nutrition and study exercise and sport science courses, which will give you a solid foundation in:

• human anatomy and physiology
• fundamental movement skills
• skill acquisition
• chemistry and biology.

The third and fourth years have a strong practical focus, where you will develop critical thinking and practice-based skills through learning about:

• exercise prescription and delivery
• relationship between food bioactives, functional foods and medicines
• developing personalised dietary and exercise plans to manage weight
• nutrition for sports, exercise and activity.

You can gain an extra qualification and broaden your career prospects by completing a Diploma in Languages.

As the health, nutrition, exercise and wellness industries continue to grow, employment prospects for graduates of this double degree are promising. Careers to consider include:

• exercise scientist: assist people to increase their fitness, sporting performance and general health using a combination of biomechanics, physiology and performance analysis
• physical training specialist: advise clients on exercise, health, wellbeing and nutrition; develop and implement individual training plans
• sports and fitness nutritionist: responsible for improving the health and optimising the performance of athletes
• researcher: plan and conduct laboratory-based investigations, experiments and trials, and analyse results in order to broaden scientific understanding
• community nutritionist: create changes in attitude toward nutrition and health; provide advice, guidance and support to the community
• health promotion officer: plan and coordinate health promotion programs for various community groups
• community sports project officer: develop, coordinate and manage programs delivered by community sport organisations
• health promotion officer: use social and environmental interventions to improve the health of groups and individuals.