Become a professional leader in exercise and sport science in Deakin’s $32 million state-of-the-art sport science building. Located at our Melbourne Burwood campus, the Specialised Indoor Exercise and Sport Science Building has been designed to future-proof sport science at Deakin for the next 20 years. There are cutting-edge learning facilities available across all learning levels, including for undergraduates, postgraduates and research students.
Watch Building U go up in 40 seconds! Our brand new $32 million exercise and sport science building features state-of-the-science technology and equipment.
Learn in a leading university for sport science. We are ranked the #1 sport science school globally* for three years running and #11 in the world for sports-related subjects.^
Our students can go out and work in professional sporting organisations and they won’t be surprised by what they see because we have the same state-of-the-art equipment here. They’re being exposed to cutting-edge industry standards.
Professor Rod Snow
Associate Head of School, International and Partnerships, School of Exercise and Nutrition Science
Technology has transformed exercise and sporting careers. Whether you want to be an athlete, a coach, a team manager or an exercise physiologist, we’re here to future-proof your career in sport. During your studies you’ll get hands-on experience the latest technology and elite exercise facilities, preparing you for the careers of tomorrow.
Capture and analyse human movement in our world-class biomechanics laboratory. You’ll utilise cutting-edge technology and learn specialist skills as you measure the impact of running on our indoor 40-metre track or use high-speed cameras to analyse a range of sporting activities.
Master your motor skills in our motor learning laboratory. Our specialised impact wall allows you to hit and throw objects against without causing damage. Need to work on your tennis serve? We can project a target onto the wall and measure your skill development and accuracy.
Learn how the body responds to different environments inside our climate chamber. Customise and control temperatures, humidity levels and altitudes to enhance athletic performance. The chamber is available for students, partner sporting organisations and elite athletes to train for specific conditions.
Apply your clinical knowledge to real-world clients at the Deakin Clinical Exercise Centre. Here, postgraduate students work closely with accredited exercise to conduct assessments and create lifestyle programs that enable people to live healthier lives.
We are passionate about supporting our students to become the research stars of the future. Gain access to first-class facilities, world-renowned supervisors and extensive research possibilities when you become a master's or PhD student at Deakin.
*ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments 2021, 2022, 2023
^QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023
If you have questions about the Specialised Indoor Exercise and Sport Science Building, please get in touch.
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