Sport science

Pursue a rewarding career in sports with a sport science degree or course at Victoria University. You could work in physical education, strength and conditioning, coaching, fitness or sport science.

Career outcomes

With studies in sport science, your future job could be:

  • personal fitness trainer
  • sports data analyst
  • athlete talent scout or developer
  • performance coach
  • special populations training – elderly, people with a disability, youth
  • community fitness and health services.

VU stories

Basketball champ's secrets to study success
Bachelor of Physical Education and Sports Science
"Studying has been crucial for my mental health – it's given me something else to focus on so I’m not thinking about sport 24/7."
Studying has been crucial for my mental health – it's given me something else to focus on so I’m not thinking about sport 24/7.
Read Lauren's story
Elise Wiggins
Sights set on VU
Bachelor of Sport Science (Human Movement)/Bachelor of Sport Management
"After my placement with Netball Victoria they offered me casual work, and then a full-time position."
After my placement with Netball Victoria they offered me casual work, and then a full-time position.
Elise's story
Vanessa Abela.
Career clarity
Bachelor of Sport Science (Human Movement)/Bachelor of Sport Management
"I really enjoyed the variety of subjects offered through VU’s Sports Management and Sport Science double degree, as I was able to explore many different avenues."
I really enjoyed the variety of subjects offered through VU’s Sports Management and Sport Science double degree, as I was able to explore many different avenues.
Vanessa's story

Related interests

Exercise science

Fitness

Massage

Outdoor recreation

Physical education

Sports coaching

Sports management

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