Ranked the #1 sport science school globally*, Deakin's School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences offers a holistic approach to getting work ready. As an international leader in sport education, we prepare you to shape the sport industry of tomorrow.
Our industry-informed courses equip you with specialist knowledge and expert understanding in your field. Choose from sport management, sport development, clinical exercise physiology, exercise and sport science, human nutrition, and health and physical education teaching.
We’ve got Australia’s most advanced sports facilities and technology, including an MCG-sized AFL oval, clinical exercise centre, climate chamber, 3D Gait lab; as well as teaching labs designed for studies in biomechanics, exercise physiology, strength and conditioning.
Get the practical experience you need with access to our network of over 150 industry connections across AFL, netball, basketball, cricket, football, swimming and tennis. By working on industry-relevant projects using the same tools professionals use, you’ll be better prepared for your future career.
Our School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is ranked the #1 sport science school in the world by the Shanghai Ranking's Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments 2022, making Deakin the leader in progressive, real-world sport education.
We want to raise the profile of women in sport by challenging, changing and advancing the sport industry. Deakin’s Women in Sport and Exercise (WISE) hub aims to:
We believe that sport is a force for good and a powerful vehicle for social change. The David Parkin Oration for Sport and Social Change considers the ways in which international sport and social change initiatives may contribute to policy, practice and debate in an Australian context, against a backdrop of global engagement.
Find out more about the David Parkin Oration for Sport and Social Change
Deakin’s Centre for Sport Research (CSR) goal is to improve the health and performance of people and organisations through involvement in sports. CSR conducts research that informs policy and touches on sport science, development and management, partnering with a range of organisations, including:
Our students can go out and work in professional sporting organisations and they won’t be surprised by what they see – we have the same state-of-the-art equipment and follow industry standards.
Professor Aaron Russell
Associate Head of School, International and Partnerships, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
From elite athletes like the Geelong Cats AFL and AFLW teams to student-based clubs like the Deakin Ducks Soccer Club, our facilities support a wide range of users.
You could be a Deakin Dragon. The Deakin Dragons compete across a range of different sports in national and local competitions, including the Australian University Games and UniBattle.
Sporting clubs and societies are a great way to get involved, get fit and make friends. We have clubs and societies dedicated to different sports, and new ones start up all the time. You could even start your own.
Deakin is an Elite Athlete Friendly University (EAFU), so we can help you balance study, training and competition. You'll be able to access resources to help you manage your sporting and academic commitments when there are conflicts or increased demands.
Monica Kelly studied sport at Deakin and now works with athletes. She’s seen first-hand the lack of women’s representation in sport science research.
Deakin Associate Professor Natalie Saunders talks about how we can empower the next generation of women sport professionals.
Deakin’s Dr Samantha Hoffmann supervises sport and exercise physiology students, and supports the next generation of sport professionals.
Deakin PhD student Olivia Knowles is helping women athletes reach their full potential.
Graduate more fulfilled and confident about the future at a university that puts your study experience first. Whether you’re studying online or on campus, you’ll feel supported to achieve your best and transition into a job you love.
*ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments 2022
