Victoria University's College of Sport and Exercise Science provides academic programs for everyone who wants to study any aspect of sport and exercise. The range of undergraduate and research degrees provide the opportunity to get the foundation training in sport from bachelor degrees to PhD level research.
College staff, including our researchers in the Institute of Sport, Exercise Science & Active Living (ISEAL), are involved in research that contributes to all aspects of the sport and exercise industries. Our world class sport and exercise facility boasts an Altitude Hotel, biomechanics, biochemistry and exercise physiology labs in purpose built research and teaching facilities.
In 'Sport & Exercise Science':
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Courses we offer
Career & training pathways include Exercise Science, Physical Education, Sport & Recreation Management.
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Placements for our students
Our students complete placements with over 350 different sport, exercise, physical education, clinical...
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Sport & exercise facilities
Our world-class multipurpose facilities are designed for research, teaching and recreation in sport an...
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Honours projects in sport & exercise science
Find out about research projects that are available for honours students in the College of Sport & Exe...
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Our research focus
The College of Sport and Exercise Science conducts research in the fields of sport, exercise science a...
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Partnerships & affiliations
Our unique strategic industry partnerships include: Australian Sports Commission, Australian Institute...
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College staff
Staff in the College bring together expertise in Sport and Exercise Science.
Delivery plans
View Sport & Exercise Science course delivery plans to help you understand the structure of your course.
Discipline guide
For an overview of our courses, research strengths and facilities, download the Sport & Exercise Science Discipline Guide.
Our facilities
We offer placement opportunities with over 350 sport industry employers. We will provide you with many other opportunities to develop real-world skills.
Our students enjoy and train in the best sports learning facilities in the Southern Hemisphere. These $68 million state-of-the-art sports learning and research facilities include an altitude hotel, exercise physiology, biomechanics, and motor control and biofeedback labs.
The Victoria University Whitten Oval Stadium is home to the Western Bulldogs Football Club and includes our Sport and Recreation Learning Centre and student-run massage clinics.
"I chose Victoria University due to its world-class sport facilities. It gives students practical experience using state-of-the-art equipment. I remember coming to Open Day and being amazed by the facilities and technology available to students.
I feel privileged to have access to world-class facilities and great lecturers who have helped me enjoy my studies and guide me to a career in sport and exercise science."
Read Samuel's story.
Elite athlete program
Our elite athlete program helps our students successfully complete their studies while training and competing at an elite level. Our student-athletes have competed at major local and international events, including the World University Games, the Commonwealth Games and the Olympics.
We recognise the challenges of combining elite sport with an academic workload and provide the support you need to be successful on and off the field.
Student placements & internships
Study at Australia’s leading sport university and you’ll gain the practical skills and experience needed to get ahead.
One of our greatest strengths as a university is our links with industry. We are one of the most industry connected universities in Australia with over 4,000 industry connections university-wide. Employers value our graduates because we provide them with many opportunities to be engaged with industry, from industry-relevant curriculum to workplace learning, that give real-life work experiences.
As the leaders of sport, we have high profile industry partnerships and the world’s most sport-related industry collaborations. Some of these include:
- Australian Institute of Sport
- Australian Sports Commission
- Fitness Australia
- Football Federation Victoria
- Melbourne Vixens Netball Club
- Netball Australia
- Real Madrid Foundation
- Sport Australia Hall of Fame
- Western Bulldogs AFL Club
- Melbourne Storm.
Third year Bachelor of Sport Coaching student Emmanuele Sambenedetto is the Melbourne Victory Youth Development U20 Strength and Conditioning Coach.
"Through online research I discovered that VU was recognised as one of the leading sports universities in the world.
The staff are so supportive of myself and my colleagues. They give us advice and tools that we can put into practice in real life."
Read Emmanuele's story.
Accreditations
Our industry courses are accredited by:
- CPA Australia
- Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia
- Australian Human Resources Institute
- National Recognised Training
- Exercise and Sports Science Australia.
‘VU graduates are recognised throughout the sport and active recreation industry as high achievers. They’re able to quickly adapt and excel in a fast-paced, results-driven industry.’
Cameron McLeod – General Manager, Community Engagement at North Melbourne Football Club
Experts
Our staff are experts in their field and include:
- Professor Hans Westerbeek, former President of the Sport Management Association of Australia and New Zealand, co-founder of the European Association for Sport Management and founding member of the EU’s European Network of Sport Science Institutes
- Andrew Gaze, Australian basketball legend
- Bianca Chatfield, former Melbourne Vixens captain.
Contact us
General enquiries
College of Sport and Exercise Science
Phone: +61 3 9919 6100 or 1300 VIC UNI (1300 842 864)
Enquire online with ASKVU
College staff
Look up our staff bios for areas of expertise and contact details.
