Become an expert in the science in sport and nutrition If you’re seeking a career as a coach or sports scientist, the combination of a Bachelor in Sport and Exercise Science with a Bachelor of Human Nutrition, will prepare you to work with elite athletes around the globe. By combining a solid core in human physiology and anatomy with nutritional science, pathobiology, food and consumer science, you will acquire the latest in-depth knowledge on sport and nutrition. As a graduate you will also be qualified to apply for specialised postgraduate courses in sports nutrition, human nutrition, dietetics, pharmacy, physiotherapy and public health nutrition. Study a Bachelor of Human Nutrition at UC and you will: develop a sound scientific foundation in sport and human sciences use nutrition to boost the performance of athletes gain a working knowledge of food choice in sport understand factors that influence eating behaviour and food responses examine the psychological, social and cultural aspects of food in health and wellbeing, particularly as it applies to sport.

Career opportunities You can expect to find employment in: coaching for children and adults coaching resources and facilities for government community and public health government policy nutritional organisations biological, human or medical sciences health promotion and research the food industry and food regulation. Further study in postgraduate courses can take you to national and international contests in all arenas of professional practice such as: sports nutritionist and dietician sport and exercise scientist.