The Sport and Movement Science Program at Victoria University (VU) sits within the College of Sport, Health and Engineering.

With an international reputation for excellence that has seen us ranked no. 7 in the world for sport science (ShanghaiRankings 2022), we offer our students world-class opportunities.

Studying with us, you will have access to our $68 million teaching and research facility at Footscray Park Campus, with labs for exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor learning and skilled performance. You'll also benefit from high-tech recreational sport and fitness facilities, and our exercise physiology clinic where you can practise your skills with real clients.

We are responsible for supporting and guiding students studying exercise science, fitness, osteopathy, performance analysis and physiotherapy.

Industry partnerships

When you study sport and movement science at Victoria University, you benefit from our extensive, long-established partnerships with professional and community sporting bodies and healthcare providers.

We have built relationships with an extensive network of 200+ professional sporting bodies and employers. We work closely with them to help you develop into an industry-ready graduate equipped with the skills and experience to meet our partners' workforce needs.

Read about placement opportunities

VU's Industry Connections - Sport & Exercise Science - Transcript
Exercise programs that change lives

There is a large practical component at VU, which is important because the typical role of an exercise physiologist is client-facing and thinking on your feet. I was fortunate to be offered a job in the industry immediately after finishing my course.

Rhiannon Healy — Bachelor of Exercise Science (Clinical Practice), Master of Clinical Exercise Science and Rehabilitation
Rhiannon's story

Courses we offer

We offer one of Australia's widest wide ranges of sport courses. Browse our study areas to find the course of your dreams.

man hooked up to monitoring equipment rides an exericise bike, watched by a woman in a lab coat

Exercise science

After graduating with the Bachelor of Exercise Science (Sport Practice or Clincal Practice), or the Master of Clinical Exercise Science and Rehabilitation, you can apply for membership with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) as an accredited Exercise Scientist.

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Fitness

With the first degree of its kind in Australia targeting the fitness industry, gain the skills and knowledge to train, manage and market in fitness centres, gyms, recreation facilities and personal training businesses.

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An osteopathy student treating a client in the clinic.

Osteopathy

Our osteopathy program is highly regarded in the industry, and designed to meet the standards of the Australasian Osteopathic Accreditation Council.

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Master of Physiotherapy students work in clinic

Physiotherapy

By studying physiotherapy at Victoria University, you will gain practical expertise to restore people's mobility, function and health – learning from leading researchers and physiotherapists.

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Sports coaching

Whether you are interested in outdoor recreation, community or professional sport, or personal training, we can get your sports coaching career on track.

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Sport science

Our specialised sport-science program leads to a variety of career options in clinical exercise science, rehabilitation, sport science or human movement.

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Find information: course delivery plans | sport placement | clinic placement

Women in sport

We are committed to ensuring there are no boundaries for women and girls in sport. We're advancing girls and women in sport and physical activity by:

  • strengthening industry alignment and collaboration
  • creating research insights and translation
  • providing innovative curriculum to strengthen career pathways
  • advancing workforce development.

In 2019, Professor Clare Hanlon was appointed as the inaugural Susan Alberti Women in Sport Chair. The Chair's role is to advance women in sport by strengthening sector alignment and collaboration, facilitating research insights to enhance decision making and advocating for career pathways for women in sport through our innovative curriculum design.

How Maeve balances study & athletic success

VU was a natural choice because of its reputation as one of the best sport universities, with great facilities and support networks for elite athletes.

Maeve Coughlan — Bachelor of Exercise Science (Clinical Practice)
Maeve's story

Research

If you are interested in completing a research degree in this area, browse our related research programs.

Sport & exercise facilities

Fitness Centres

We have fitness centres on many of our campuses.

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Students and researchers work in the Exercise Physiology Lab at Footscray Park.

Sport & exercise science research facilities

Our $68 million high-technology research facility meets international standards for best practice and are designed with multiple integrated spaces to facilitate interdisciplinary teaching, research, and engagement.

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Our people

Program head: Associate Professor Jacqueline Williams

Discipline leads:

Discipline

Staff

Contact

Osteopathy

Emma Fitzgerald

emma.fitzgerald@vu.edu.au

Osteopathy

Gary Fryer

gary.fryer@vu.edu.au

Osteopathy

Edwina Gotz

edwina.gotz@vu.edu.au

Osteopathy

Jim Kiatos

jim.kiatos@vu.edu.au

Osteopathy

Amy Lawton

amy.lawton@vu.edu.au

Osteopathy

Patrick Mclaughlin

patrick.mclaughlin@vu.edu.au

Osteopathy

Brenda Medew

brenda.medew@vu.edu.au

Osteopathy

Douglas Wong

douglas.wong@vu.edu.au

Osteopathy

Breanna Wright

breanna.wright@vu.edu.au

Osteopathy

Prue Florentine

prue.florentine@vu.edu.au

Osteopathy

Katherine Ellet

katherine.ellett@vu.edu.au

 

Discipline

Staff

Contact

Physiotherapy

Andisheh Bastani Jahromi

andisheh.bastanijahromi@vu.edu.au

Physiotherapy

Rees Thomas

rees.thomas@vu.edu.au

Physiotherapy

Youci Tang

youci.tang@vu.edu.au

 

Discipline

Staff

Contact

Sport and Exercise Science

Kevin Ball

kevin.ball@vu.edu.au

Sport and Exercise Science

Sarah Bates

sarah.bates@vu.edu.au

Sport and Exercise Science

George Elias

george.elias@vu.edu.au

Sport and Exercise Science

William Hopkins

william.dealy@vu.edu.au

Sport and Exercise Science

Matthew Clarkson

matthew.clarkson@vu.edu.au

Sport and Exercise Science

Itamar Levinger

itamar.levinger@vu.edu.au

Sport and Exercise Science

Chris Mesagno

chris.mesagno@vu.edu.au

Sport and Exercise Science

Andre Nelson

andre.nelson@vu.edu.au

Sport and Exercise Science

Ian Neville

ian.neville@vu.edu.au

Sport and Exercise Science

Aaron Petersen

aaron.petersen@vu.edu.au

Sport and Exercise Science

Fabio Serpiello

fabio.serpiello@vu.edu.au

Sport and Exercise Science

Ramon Spaaij

ramon.spaaij@vu.edu.au

Sport and Exercise Science

Alice Sweeting

alice.sweeting@vu.edu.au

Sport and Exercise Science

Mary Woessner

mary.woessner@vu.edu.au

Sport and Exercise Science

Jacqueline Williams

jacqueline.williams@vu.edu.au

Sport and Exercise Science

Brent McDonald

brent.mcdonald@vu.edu.au

Sport and Exercise Science

Danilo Mangiameli

danilo.mangiameli@vu.edu.au

Sport and Exercise Science

Fiona McLachlan

fiona.mclachlan@vu.edu.au

Sport and Exercise Science

Liam Nettheim

liam.nettheim@vu.edu.au

Sport and Exercise Science

Mick Lo

mick.lo@vu.edu.au

Sport and Exercise Science

Michael Spittle

michael.spittle@vu.edu.au

 

Course & unit advice

To get information specific to your course in this program area, contact a Course and Unit Adviser (CUA).

Contact a CUA