Learn practical skills on the job
Many of our sport and nutrition courses have embedded work-integrated learning opportunities. You’ll have the opportunity to link up with a leading organisation, gaining extensive experience and building your networks.
Exercise and sport science
Undergraduate exercise and sport science students can enjoy 140 plus hours of experience with a leading sport and exercise science organisation. Past students have gone to AFL/AFLW clubs, the Victorian Institute of Sport and overseas sporting organisations.
Sport coaching
Sport coaching and development students can gain up to 30 hours of coaching and development in a community setting. Past students have enjoyed experiences with a range of community sporting clubs.
Food and nutrition
Nutrition students can gain at least 100 hours of on-site training. You can choose to focus on topics such as food regulation and analysis, marketing, innovative product formulation, nutritional panel analysis and nutrition education.
Postgraduate nutrition
Postgraduate human nutrition students students will complete 100 hours of workplace learning. As well as industry-specific skills, you’ll focus on professional growth, project management and communication.
Explore exercise and nutrition sciences courses
Gain the practical skills to work in a range of industry sectors across food, nutrition, health and sports.
Get the work experience you need at Deakin
Clinical exercise physiology – Hannah's story
Hear from Hannah about her experiences working as an Exercise Physiologist/Strength and Conditioning Coach with Upwell Health and the Western Bulldogs VFLW team.
Exercise and sport science – Noni's story
Hear from Noni Taylor about her experiences working with the North Melbourne Football Club and studying Deakin's Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science and honours program. In our course, you can gain up to 320 hours of practical experience, making you ready for a career in the sport industry.
Study nutrition at Deakin – Practical experience
Deakin's Bachelor of Nutrition Science ensures you are job-ready by offering industry placements in health, diet and wellbeing. This is your chance to change the future of Australia's food industry.
Add a professional accreditation to your resume
A national accreditation is a stamp of approval from an industry's governing body. Graduates of accredited courses are highly regarded around the world.
Exercise and Sport Science Australia Our exercise and sport science degrees can provide a pathway to accreditation with ESSA. Depending on your course, you may be eligible to register with ESSA as an Accredited Exercise Scientist, Accredited Exercise Physiologist or Accredited Sports Scientist. See individual course pages for more information on accreditation.
Dietitians Australia Our Master of Dietetics is currently fully accredited by Dietitians Australia. Graduates are eligible for full Dietitians Australia membership and the Accredited Practising Dietitian program.
Nutrition Society of Australia Students and graduates of the Bachelor of Nutrition Science and the Master of Human Nutrition can apply for Associate Nutritionist registration via the Nutrition Society of Australia.
Go on a study tour
Travel abroad and immerse yourself in a different culture, while earning credits towards your degree. We offer study tours for sport science, as well as food and nutrition students. Whether it’s visiting leading international sports institutes and iconic arenas or exploring food production and policies in different cultures, you’ll have the opportunity to deepen your understanding of your chosen discipline.
Our tours run on alternating years and have taken in countries such as the Netherlands, UK, USA, Singapore and Malaysia. Study tours run for two to three weeks and are guided by academics.
I travelled to the US as part of a study tour. When you think of a course in food and nutrition, I bet you don't think you could wind up making your own chocolate bar in the Hershey's factory. These are the kinds of opportunities Deakin offers that enrich the course.
Emma Fehring
Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Sciences graduate
Explore research degrees
Reimagine your career, connect with industry and make your impact alongside world-leading researchers at the School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences.
Pathways to get you on the course you want
Pursue your goals by following a wide range of pathways to your dream career.
Pathways into the Master of Dietetics
Take the next step towards becoming an accredited dietitian. Explore our undergraduate pathways to study the Master of Dietetics.
Pathways for athletes and regional students
If you are a regionally based Year 12 student or a professional athlete, you may be eligible for adjustment factors towards your admission.
Explore sport science and nutrition careers
Sport science and nutrition graduates have access to a huge range of career pathways. As you study, you’ll be exposed to the diverse streams of each discipline and will be able tailor your degree to your interests through elective units.
Careers in sport
Deakin is well renowned in the world of sport and our courses can open a diverse range of pathways. You could be working with elite athletes, managing organisations behind the scenes, or helping everyday individuals live healthier lives.
Careers in nutrition and dietetics
Learn more about the wide range of pathways available to you in the food, nutrition and dietetics space. Explore the differences between nutritionists and dietitians, and the diverse options available through each discipline.
Contact us
Get in touch if you have any questions regarding the School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences.