Embark on a career in physical education, sport science, fitness and health, or coaching. If you’d love to pursue a future in PE teaching, you can complete postgraduate studies in education (Master of Teaching) after your bachelor degree to become qualified to teach.
Spark your passion at TAFE, degree or postgraduate level – or course pathways in between.
Bachelor degrees (undergraduate)
Bachelor of Exercise Science (Clinical Practice)
Start your career in the sport and exercise industry with a course that delivers a range of subjects across the biological sciences, social sciences and humanities areas.
Duration
3 years
Campus
Footscray Park
Delivery mode
Hybrid
Bachelor of Exercise Science (Sport Practice)
Kick off your career in sports and exercise at Victoria University by studying our Bachelor of Exercise Science (Sport Practice) – enquire now.
Duration
3 years
Campus
Footscray Park
Delivery mode
Hybrid
Bachelor of Fitness
Duration
3 years
Campus
Footscray Park
Delivery mode
Hybrid
Prepare for your ideal career as a leader in fitness centres and community-exercise programs, with a Bachelor of Fitness from VU.
Bachelor of Physical Education and Sport Science
Turn your passion for physical activity and sport, and your ability to inspire others, into a lifelong career, with our Bachelor of Physical Education & Sport Science at Victoria University in Melbourne – enquire now.
Duration
3 years
Campus
Footscray Park
Delivery mode
Hybrid
Postgraduate
Master of Applied Teaching (Secondary Education)
Duration
1.5 years
Campus
Online Real Time
Delivery mode
Hybrid
Prepare for a career as a secondary school teacher through intensive study and real work experience, with the Master of Applied Teaching (Secondary Education) at Victoria University.
Master of Teaching (Primary Education)
Gain practical experience and prepare for a rewarding career as a primary school teacher.
Duration
2 years
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, Victoria University Online
Delivery mode
Hybrid, In person, Online Real Time, VU Online
Master of Teaching (Secondary Education)
Prepare for registration as a secondary teacher in a wide range of discipline areas through the Master of Teaching (Secondary Education).
Duration
2 years
Campus
City Campus
Delivery mode
Hybrid
TAFE certificates & diplomas
Certificate IV in Fitness SIS40221
Kick-start your career in the health and fitness sector, one of the fastest growing industries globally, with the Certificate IV in Fitness SIS40221 at Victoria University Polytechnic.
Campus
Footscray Park, Werribee
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Studying physical education at VU
At Victoria University (VU), we want you to follow your passion and excel in the industry you've always dreamed of.
We're one of Australia's most industry-connected institutions, and are one of the top 3% of universities in the world.
You'll learn from leading industry professionals who combine theory with practice to prepare you for your career from day one.
Leaders in sport
We have earned our outstanding global reputation in sport, through:
- our extensive offering of sport-related courses and our world-class facilities (considered some of the best in the southern hemisphere)
- industry partnerships and leading academic staff
- ranking seventh in the world for sport science (ShanghaiRankings 2022: Academic Rankings of World Universities)
- consistently ranking well above world standard for human movement and sport science in the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) assessment.
Careers
A physical education and sport science degree can lead to a variety of careers in health, sport science, and physical activity.
Following successful completion of the Bachelor of Physical Education and Sport Science, you can pursue a career as a secondary school teacher, by studying one of VU’s two-year Master of Teaching (Secondary or Primary).
