Sport & exercise science
Overview
Turn your love of sport into a fulfilling career.
- Explore the sporting industry from a physiological, business or media perspective.
- Build your skills in modern facilities, such as our on-campus Sports Park with state-of-the-art AFL oval, soccer pitches, indoor stadium, sport labs and more.
- Access exclusive research, mentorship and placement opportunities through our partnerships with major sport organisations.
Your question answered
Demi shares why she chose to study at La Trobe and her experience getting accepted into her course.
Demi talks about her aspiration to work as a sports agent once she graduates.
Demi walks us through a range of sport facilities on campus.
Demi shows us what she likes to do at the La Trobe Sports Park.
Meg talks about what it's like studying sport and exercise science at La Trobe.
Meg talks about the different elements of studying sport at La Trobe.
Meg talks about the different opportunities available to sport students.
Meg talks about how helpful and supportive her teachers are.
Meg talks about her plan to study a Master's once she graduates.
Top 50
globally for sports-related subjects
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022
28.7%
projected job growth for physiotherapists until 2026
86.5%
La Trobe undergraduates found employment within four months of graduation
Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) 2021
Possible careers
With a projected 5,600 job openings in the sports and exercise science industry per year, graduates are in high demand.
Use your physiotherapy skills, interpersonal communication and knowledge of the human body to help elite athletes and patients achieve their goals.
Conduct research relating to sport in an elite environment such as a national sports institute or professional sports club.
Plan and conduct effective exercise classes and workouts.
Design and implement health and wellbeing programs in the workplace including exercise, mindfulness and meditation programs.
Provide insights and advice about various sports data to inform decision-making.
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