The course provides students with a strong understanding of the processes and mechanisms underlying sport and exercise science, and with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage and plan sport and exercise activities in health, exercise science, sport, event and exercise therapy contexts. Students who complete the Exercise Therapy major (MAJ06234) (not available to international students) are guaranteed entry to the UTS Master of Physiotherapy (C04306) (subject to maintaining a credit average and a successful internal interview). The Master of Physiotherapy leads to eligibility for registration as a physiotherapist in Australia. This course aims to provide graduates with the necessary skills to gain initial employment in the human movement field, as well as the analytical skills necessary for critical appraisal of developments in the field.

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level. Students must apply through UAC to enrol in the course or specifically in the Exercise Therapy major (MAJ06234) (different UAC codes apply). This course is also available to mature-aged applicants where preference is given to those with vocational experience in the broad field of human movement. The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.