The course is designed to prepare you for a research career, and careers requiring research skills and people management. The program provides a research orientation that combines advanced methods and concepts with an independent research project.

Applicants must hold the Bachelor of Exercise Science or Bachelor of Human Movement with a grade point average (GPA) of 5.00 calculated over the best two of three years, or an equivalent bachelor degree such as Bachelor of Social Science (Recreation and Human Movement), Bachelor of Sport Science, or Bachelor of Physical Education, with an equivalent GPA.