Sports Scientist (QLD)

State/Territory Specific Information

Education and Training:

To become a sports scientist you usually have to study sports science, exercise science or human movement studies at university. Alternatively, you may choose to complete a degree in a relevant area, such as nutrition, physiotherapy or medicine, followed by further studies in sport.

To get into the degree courses you usually need to gain your QCE. A number of universities in Australia offer degrees in these areas. Universities have different prerequisites and some have flexible entry requirements or offer external study.

See the entries for Dietitian, Medical Practitioner, Physiotherapist and Psychiatrist for information on alternative study areas.

Additional Information:

The major employers of sports scientists are sporting academies (such as the Australian Institute of Sport) and professional sporting teams.

Related Courses:

While the following courses are related to this occupation, they may not necessarily lead directly to employment, nor provide the most direct pathway to the occupation. Courses which provide preliminary or informal training, as well as those which provide additional job skills following initial qualifications may also be listed.

*Course is offered by more than one institution. Click link for details.

  1. Certificate IV in Natural Therapy - Sports Therapy
  2. Advanced Diploma of Complementary Medicine - Sports Therapy
  3. Associate Degree in Science
  4. Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science - Psychology and Exercise Science
  5. Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
  6. Bachelor of Business Management / Bachelor of Science
  7. Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Science
  8. Bachelor of Communication / Bachelor of Arts
  9. Bachelor of Economics / Bachelor of Science
  10. Bachelor of Exercise and Health Science
  11. Bachelor of Exercise and Movement Science / Bachelor of Behavioural Science - Psychology
  12. Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences *
  13. Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences / Bachelor of Business Management
  14. Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science
  15. Bachelor of Exercise Physiology - Clinical
  16. Bachelor of Exercise Science - Pre-physiotherapy
  17. Bachelor of Information Technology / Bachelor of Science
  18. Bachelor of Science *
  19. Bachelor of Science - Human Physiology
  20. Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Arts
  21. Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science *
  22. Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science / Bachelor of Business
  23. Bachelor of Sports and Exercise Science / Bachelor of Education
  24. Bachelor of Sports Science

Employment Opportunities:

Sports scientists work at sports institutes, sporting clinics, health studios and sporting associations. Many professionals working in sports medicine are self-employed and may subcontract their services. Clients include professional and amateur sportspeople.

Sports scientists may work as consultants in health, fitness or rehabilitation. Some sports scientists volunteer at sporting clubs.

For Further Information:

Australian Institute of Sport

www.ausport.gov.au/ais

Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA)

(07) 3856 5622
www.essa.org.au

Queensland Academy of Sport

(07) 3872 0200
www.qasport.qld.gov.au

Information for other states and territories: