Sport and in particular Exercise science is a growing discipline within Australia and worldwide. The Sports and Health Science major focuses on the sub disciplines of Exercise Physiology and Sports Psychology. Students will develop knowledge and skills that will enable them to prescribe exercise to healthy populations, including elite athletes, while understanding the psychological background to exercise and sport. Why choose Sport and Health Science? The range of workplace settings include: University sport science labs; academies of sport; institutes of sport; professional and amateur sporting clubs; and fitness clubs. Students who complete both this major and Movement Science will be eligible to apply for membership with Exercise and Sports Science Australia as an Exercise Scientist. As a Murdoch Bachelor of Science undergraduate you will learn a scientific discipline and develop the knowledge and skills needed to work as a science graduate. Murdoch's Bachelor of Science is a flexible degree which gives you the opportunity to build deep understanding and practical experience as well as to supplement your studies by engaging with industry and the community on relevant problems. You can even undertake studies through another Murdoch School to broaden your understanding of the way in which science operates in relation to social, business, health and policy environments. Science graduates demonstrate a broad range of professional, problem solving and personal skills which are widely sought by employers. In combination with a well-rounded scientific knowledge base, graduates have the opportunity to pursue world-wide employment in a specific field, undertake further studies or pursue a research career.

Exercise Physiologist Sports Scientist Community Education Officer .