Exercise and Sports Science students at CDU
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Exercise and Sport Science

Interested in working with elite athletes, improving the health of your community, or helping people recover from an injury? Study Exercise and Sport Science with Charles Darwin University and gain the skills and knowledge to forge a career-changing lives for a happier, healthier future.

With CDU, you can study where, when, and how it suits you, with online, on-campus, part-time and full-time options.

Choose CDU for exercise and sport science courses

  • #4 Australian university for undergraduate employment outcomes

    According to The Good Universities Guide 2023 CDU ranks as a leader for undergraduate employment outcomes

  • 100% flexible to study however it suits you

    Choose to study online or on campus, part-time or full-time

  • Top 100 university in the Asia Pacific

    According to the Times Higher Education Asia-Pacific University Rankings 2019

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    Study pathways

    At CDU, there's a study pathway for everyone.

    Explore our course and student types, admission requirements and pathways to study so you can apply with confidence.

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    How to apply

    Choosing your course was the hard part, now it’s time to apply. Visit our how to apply page for easy-to-follow steps for all study pathways.

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    Flexible study options

    Whatever your motivation is, we can guide you in the right direction. With on-campus, online, part-time and full-time study options, you'll have the flexibility and support to do it your way.

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Launch into your new world of study with confidence

  • CDU student Emmanuel Giannikouris smiling at the camera

    Getting back in the game: from sports injury to degree

    Not one to be put off by a sports injury, Emmanuel embraced his experience as an opportunity to think about his career options after high school. With an interest in helping injured athletes, he's studying a Bachelor of Sports and Exercise Science at CDU. 

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  • Bridie Duggan

    Burpees for mental health awareness

    Burpee master, 2017 Northern Territory Young Australian of the Year and CDU Alumni, Bridie Duggan, is on a mission to raise awareness about mental illness prevention, and to spread the word about the positive impacts physical activity can have on mental health. 

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  • CDU student Jacob Schmid cycling on an indoor track

    Jacob's on track: sport, study and family life

    Exercise and Sport Science student, professional athlete and new father, Jacob, talks about the dedication it takes to succeed across cycling, studying and fatherhood.

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