Sport & Exercise Scientist

If you’re passionate about health and fitness and love seeing results, why not share your passion as an Exercise Scientist? At ACPE, our courses promote excellence in Sport and Exercise Science. Our programs are meticulously crafted to provide students with a robust understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of sports science, equipping them with the skills necessary to excel in their careers.

With a wide range of sporting careers to pursue, you may be unsure if this is the right fit for you. Allow us to break down the role and responsibilities of an Exercise Scientist and how you can qualify yourself to become an Accredited Exercise Scientist (AES).

What is an Accredited Exercise Scientist (AES)?

An Accredited Exercise Scientist (AES) is a professional with a high level of training in exercise and sports science. At a minimum, an AES should hold a Bachelor’s degree that meets the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) Level 7 requirements.

With this qualification, you will use your knowledge of human movement, biology, physiology and behavioural science to develop interventions that improve health, fitness, well-being and performance and assist in preventing chronic conditions. Your main goal as an Exercise Scientist would be to educate, promote and create exercise programs for individuals, groups or the general community.

At ACPE, our curriculum is designed to provide a deep understanding of how exercise impacts the human body and mind, making our graduates experts in promoting and implementing effective physical activity interventions.

What does an Exercise Scientist do?

As an Exercise Scientist, career opportunities are vast and varied, including individual coaching, coaching groups in fitness centres, gyms or private businesses, working for aged care facilities or promoting health and wellness for businesses. Key responsibilities of an AES include:

• Fitness program development — Tailoring exercise plans to improve individual health outcomes.
• Athletic performance enhancement — Utilising scientific principles to enhance sports performance through training and nutrition strategies.
• Rehabilitation — Designing and overseeing programs to assist in the recovery from injuries.
• Research and education — Conducting research on Exercise Science and educating the public and other professionals about the benefits of physical activity.

Being an Exercise Scientist is a highly rewarding role. You’ll have a major impact on enhancing an individual’s quality of life and sports performance.

How to become an Exercise Scientist

Becoming an Exercise Scientist typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise, Sports Science or a related field. At ACPE, our Bachelor of Health Science (Exercise) provides a balanced combination of theory, practical work experience and the necessary certifications to prepare you for post-graduation employment. You will learn how the human body functions in response to exercise, physical activity, training and how to build health professional programs.

As a graduate of this degree, you can apply for accreditation with an ESSA as an Accredited Exercise Scientists (AES), an ASCA as Level 1 S&C Coaches, or AusActive as a personal trainer and gym instructor. You can study this course in three years full-time or the part-time equivalent.

By studying at ACPE, you will learn from industry experts and gain a competitive edge. In fact, ACPE has achieved a 92.7% rating for teaching quality and 87.6% for students’ quality of experience, making ACPE the leading provider of sport, health and dance courses in Australia.

Enrol in a Bachelor of Health Science (Exercise) at ACPE

If you are passionate about sports and health, eager to make a significant impact in the lives of others and want to pursue a career where your day-to-day work contributes to health and wellness, then ACPE is the place for you. Join us to transform your passion into a profession by enrolling in our leading-edge Sport and Exercise Science program.

Our dedicated faculty and state-of-the-art facilities ensure you receive the highest level of education and training. By choosing ACPE, you choose a future where you can be at the forefront of health and fitness, shaping the future of exercise science with innovative research and cutting-edge practice.

Embark on your journey to becoming a leading sport and Exercise Scientist by applying today. Our team is eager to assist you every step of the way, from application to graduation. Check out our Sport Coaching and Sport Business courses today to explore our other courses.

If you have any questions about our courses, don’t hesitate to contact our team, who would be delighted to assist you further.