Bachelor of Exercise Science/Bachelor of Business Administration
Course information for - 2025 entry
Offered at 3 locations
- Duration
- 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
- CRICOS Code
- 079448D
- IELTS
- 6.5 minimum overall score (with a minimum score of 6.0 in all bands)
- Fees (first year)*
- $29720
- Start dates
- February 2026, July 2026, February 2027, July 2027
Overview
This double degree combines core curricula from Exercise Science and Business Administration. The Bachelor of Exercise Science core content provides an extensive knowledge base of how the human body works, from a psychological, anatomical, physiological, motor control and biomechanical perspective, with a specific focus on the role of exercise in health, well-being and performance.
The Bachelor of Business Administration prepares students for a career in business management. Through a broad range of business subjects students develop understanding of business management and how organisations work. Students gain knowledge in all areas of business management including: accounting, commercial law, finance, marketing, human resource management and business information systems. Students will learn how to grow a business through an understanding of markets and application of business marketing. This double degree will broaden graduates’ career options as they combine skills and knowledge in exercise science with a comprehensive business background.
Professional experience
Students are required to complete 140 hours of volunteer experience within a community-based organisation during the third and fourth year of the course. Partner organisations are selected in view of how they engage communities within organised, professional frameworks. This volunteer experience can be undertaken either as a block or distributed over the course of the final two years, dependent on negotiation with the host organisation.
Professional recognition
Graduates will be eligible for membership with The Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation (ACHPER).
Careers
Our graduates have pursued careers in:
- recreation or sporting clubs
- physical activity planning for young people or the elderly
- family and community services
- the health and fitness industry
- government agencies
- state sporting associations
- rehabilitation clinics
- personal training
Course details
Course structure
To complete the Bachelor of Exercise Science/Bachelor of Business Administration, a student must complete 320 credit points (cp).
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Additional course information
Examples of the types of work settings the course prepares graduates for:
- national and International health agencies
- state and federal government health departments
- non-government aid and advocacy organisations (local, national, international)
- health and fitness industry
- sporting organisations
Such work can involve a diverse range of programs including: physical activity promotion, recreation, sporting clubs, youth work, physical activity planning for young people or the elderly, corporate health and fitness, government agencies, state sporting associations, rehabilitation clinics, and personal training. Potential employers are varied and could include: local government, community health centres, state sporting associations, non-government organisations (Cancer Council, Asthma Foundation).
Entry requirements
An applicant must comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
International applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites at year 12 level, or equivalent.
| State | Prerequisites |
|---|---|
New South Wales | Assumed Knowledge: English (Standard) Band 3, Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE), Mathematics (any) OR Biology, Chemistry or Physics |
Queensland | Assumed Knowledge: English (Units 3 & 4, C), one of General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Health or Physical Education (Units 3 & 4, C) |
Victoria | Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL. |
Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2025 Admission. Refer to your relevant Tertiary Admission Centre website for future years' entry requirements.
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International applicants
If you’re an international applicant you’ll need the equivalent of an Australian Year 12 Certificate.
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You’ll also need to comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy , including the English Language Proficiency requirements.
If you’re an international student completing one of the following qualifications, you will need to apply for admission through your local Tertiary Admission Centre (TAC) and be assessed on your performance in these studies (i.e. your ATAR or equivalent):
an Australian Year 12 qualification (either outside or in Australia)
an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3.
Adjustment factors
If you’re currently completing Year 12 you may be eligible for adjustment factors that can boost your rank and help you get into your desired course.
Adjustment factors may be applied to your TAC application if you study particular subjects, attend schools geographically close to our campuses or in certain regional areas, apply as an elite athlete or performer or meet certain other criteria.
Inherent requirement
There are essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the capabilities, knowledge and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of that course or unit. You will need to be able to meet these inherent requirements to complete your course.
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Pathways
Pathways into course for international applicants
If you don’t currently meet the direct entry requirements for admission to your chosen program, don’t worry. Our range of pathway programs can help you build the language proficiency, academic skills and confidence you need to succeed.
Find out more about English language programs
Further study
The Bachelor of Physical Activity and Health Science (Honours) and the Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science (Honours) programs are available as an additional year to meritorious students, with a grade point average of 5.5, who wish to undertake an independent research project.
Fees
Course costs
- Unit fee: $3715
- Average first year fee: $29720
- Estimate total cost: $118880
The Tuition fees quoted above are for commencing students in the current year who undertake a normal full-time load. The Unit Fee is based on a 10cp unit. Fees are reviewed annually.
Tuition fees for continuing students may increase by up to 3 percent each year for the minimum duration of the course as provided on your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE). Students who continue to study beyond the minimum duration will have the relevant annual commencing rate applied to their fees for subsequent study periods.
Payment options
You should be able to concentrate on getting good marks instead of worrying about how you’ll pay your fees. We have a number of options that can help you ease the financial burden, including government assistance, scholarships and income support.
Scholarships
You could be eligible for one of the hundreds of scholarships we award each year to help students from across the university with the cost of studying, accommodation or overseas study opportunities. Some of our scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit, but these aren’t just for the academically gifted; ACU also recognises excellence in community engagement and leadership. We also offer a range of scholarships for those who may be struggling financially or who have faced other barriers to accessing education.
How to apply
International applicants
Deferment
Yes. See Defer your offer.
Students with a Student Visa will need to complete the program in minimum duration, study at least one subject on-campus each semester and must not undertake more than 33% of the program online.
Staff Profile
Dr Daniel Chalkley
Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Science, School of Behavioural and Health Sciences
Dr Daniel Chalkley is a Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science and the course coordinator at our Brisbane campus. His previous work was as a sport scientist at the Australian Institute of Sport and the Queensland Academy of Sport, where he specialised in skill acquisition to enhance the performance and training environment of elite athletes.
Dr. Chalkley's academic interests and expertise encompass measurement and enhancement of decision-making skills, with a particular emphasis on the mechanisms behind expert decisions. He is also knowledgeable and passionate about utilising emerging technologies such as sensors, eye tracking, virtual reality, and data analysis.
Dr Alexander Campbell
Lecturer, Peter Faber Business School, Faculty of Law and Business
Dr Alexander Campbell is an alumnus of Griffith University and the University of Queensland. He is a seasoned marketing and communication professional who has two decades of experience with strong business acumen. He has substantial experience in business management, holding senior positions within organisations that include responsibilities and accountabilities across departments for sales, marketing, finance, production and commercial. Dr Campbell is a marketing lecturer, and early career researcher at ACU, and currently serves as a Director of Product Marketing for a SaaS company.
Dr Campbell has run tactical marketing and demand generation efforts over EMEA, APAC, NAM and UAE markets for an ASX listed company specialising in cloud-based SaaS solutions. He was also part of the team that was influential in achieving Westpac Businesses of Tomorrow, the Deloitte’s Fast 50 and Fast 500 awards for an ASX listed company in the sports, leisure, and hospitality sector. He has had experience in managing teams, successfully balancing both KPI expectations and the emotional stability of his people who worked under him. He has held both regional and state management positions, running production teams and advising on sales strategy in B2C & B2B environments.