Exercise and Sport Science

Food Science and Human Nutrition

Assumed knowledge

At least two of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics (Advanced) or Physics

People exercise for a range of reasons, from maintaining or improving health and fitness, to improving performance in recreational or elite sports. Exercise and sport science is an inspiring and rapidly evolving field that explores how best to prescribe and deliver exercise for health and performance benefits. When you study a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science at the University of Newcastle, you will benefit from a comprehensive approach to learning about all aspects of physical health for the entire population. We have a globally recognised Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science program that encompasses all aspects of physical health, delivered through a combination of online and face-to-face teaching. Graduates of this program are eligible for accreditation with Exercise and Sport Science Australia.

What you will study

Some of the courses you will complete focus on:

• Biomechanics

• Exercise physiology

• Exercise testing and prescription

• Functional anatomy

• Growth, development and ageing

Practical experience

• Motor control and learning

• Performance psychology

• Physical activity and health

• Professional practice

• Sports nutrition

This degree is offered at our Central Coast (Ourimbah) campus where you have access to world-class facilities including high-quality laboratories, state-of-the-art equipment and a fully equipped gym. You will be provided with opportunities to gain valuable work experience in the sport and fitness industry through our professional placement program. In addition to placement with gyms, clinics and hospitals, we also have strong ties with the Central Coast Mariners Football Club, the Newcastle Jets Football Club and the Newcastle Knights Rugby League Club to ensure interesting and dynamic placement opportunities.

Career opportunities

Our graduates have great employment prospects with 90.9% securing employment within four months of finishing their degree. A wide range of Career opportunities are available with some typical roles including:

Exercise Rehabilitation/Injury

Management Advisor

Exercise Scientist

Player Development Manager

Professional recognition

Research Scientist

Sports Administrator

Sports Development Officer

Graduates are eligible for accreditation with Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA).

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As new challenges and trends in society drive change in our food systems, the specialty areas of food science and human nutrition require people with a passion for innovative thinking. As a food and nutrition scientist, you could work with fresh or processed foods, developing new products, or analysing existing ones, to ensure that they are nutritionally balanced, safe to eat, environmentally friendly, cost-effective and desirable to purchase. Our purpose-built food science facilities at the Central coast campus include a modern food innovation centre and sensory lab which will allow you to analyse and test food quality as well as develop new food products.

What you will study

Graduates develop a strong foundation of the principles underlying the sciences of food technology and nutrition. This includes science, chemistry and biology of nutrients, and the attributes of foods including food commodities and functional foods.

You will study topics including:

• Biology and biochemistry

• Biomedical science

• Chemistry

Essential nutrients

Food analysis

Food marketing and consumer behaviour

Practical experience

• Food product development

• Food safety and microbiology

• Food technologies

Food trends and innovation

Nutrition in health and disease

Plant and animal food products

Offered from our Central Coast campus (Ourimbah), you will train in the University’s Food Innovation Kitchen and Laboratory. You will design, test and analyse food products throughout the degree including labeling, marketing, nutritional and chemical composition, food safety and sensory analysis. Students will undertake 140 hours of work-integrated learning placement.

Career opportunities

Graduates of our Food Science and Human Nutrition degree are in high demand. The industry is rapidly growing as society becomes more conscious of the role that food plays in health and environmental challenges.

The experience, specialist knowledge and skills you learn will prepare you for a successful career in the food science, health and nutrition industries. Some typical roles after you graduate include:

• Catering Manager

• Community Health

• Flavorist

• Food Biotechnology

• Food Inspector

• Food Manufacturing Industry

• Food Product Developer

• Food Scientist Technologist or Chemist

Professional recognition

• Government and Food Industry Regulation

• Health Promotion Officer

• Nutrition Consultant (Sport Nutritionist)

• Nutritionist

• Quality Assurance or Control Officer

Graduates will be eligible to apply for membership with the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST) and/or the Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA).

Graduates will also be able to register as an Associate Nutritionist (ANutr), a register of Nutritionists established by the NSA, and apply for Registered Nutritionist status (RNutr) following sufficient industry experience.

Combine this degree with Bachelor of Business