Bachelors of Exercise Science / Business

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Griffith University Gold Coast Campus

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Exercise Science / Bachelor of Business at Griffith University is a thoughtful double‑degree that blends the science of human movement and health with real‑world business and management skills. It’s ideal for students who care about fitness, health or sports — but also want the flexibility to work in management, entrepreneurship or business operations within the health, fitness or sporting industry.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1
In the first year you build strong fundamentals: you’ll dive into units like Foundations of Exercise and Sports Science I, Anatomy and Physiology Systems I, and Introduction to Psychology I — while also taking business courses such as The Purpose of Business. This gives you a solid grasp of how the human body works alongside basic principles of business, setting you up to understand both health and enterprise from the start.

Year 2
The second year deepens both streams: you progress with Foundations of Exercise and Sports Science II, Anatomy and Physiology Systems II, and start exploring biomechanics through Introductory Biomechanics. On the business side, you could be studying units like Why Money Matters or Engaging Australia and the Asia‑Pacific, helping you understand economics, global business context and preparing you for business-related decision‑making.

Year 3
This year brings more advanced exercise‑science courses such as Physiology of Exercise, Musculoskeletal Anatomy, possibly Motor Learning and Control, and prepares you for applied work. Meanwhile, business courses such as Business Decision‑Making (or equivalents depending on your path) sharpen your management, planning and leadership skills — helping you think strategically about how to run or manage fitness/health organisations or sport-related ventures.

Later Years / Final Phase
In the final phase of the degree you get real‑world experience: you might take Clinical Exercise Testing, Exercise Science Practicum, Exercise Programming and Prescription, along with business‑oriented courses like Business Communication or Health Practice Management. This is where theory meets practice — you get a chance to apply your knowledge in real settings, prepare exercise routines or rehabilitation plans, and also get hands‑on insight into how a business or health‑service operation works behind the scenes.

Focus Areas
Exercise science and human physiology; sport, fitness or health‑industry business; management, marketing, and sport/fitness services

Learning Outcomes
Ability to design and deliver evidence‑based exercise and health programs; solid understanding of human physiology and biomechanics; capacity to manage, lead or run business/management operations in fitness, sport or health services

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)
Completing this double degree makes you eligible — subject to application and placement requirements — for accreditation with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) as an exercise scientist. That means the program not only teaches you theory, but ensures you meet professional standards recognised by industry.

Reputation (Employability & Rankings)
Griffith University is well‑regarded internationally for its holistic, practical and forward‑thinking programs, and is known for strong employability outcomes, especially in health, business and interdisciplinary degrees. Combining exercise science with business gives you a unique—and highly flexible—skill set that appeals to employers in sports, wellness, community health, corporate fitness, and beyond.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

If you’re thinking about the Griffith University dual‑degree — Bachelor of Exercise Science/Bachelor of Business — I think it’s a really strong pick if you want both science‑based understanding of the human body and practical business/sport‑industry skills. This isn’t a “just‑theory” program: it’s built around real, hands‑on experiences that prepare you for real‑world roles in sports science, fitness, health, management or sport‑business. You’ll graduate not only knowing how exercise, physiology, biomechanics and human performance work — but also how to apply that knowledge in business settings, manage sports organisations, or run fitness/health ventures.

Here are the main experiential learning opportunities you’ll get in this program:

Professional practice placements — students in this dual degree undertake supervised placements as a formal part of their degree, so you get to apply what you learn in physiology, exercise science or sport‑management in real health or fitness settings.
A comprehensive mix of exercise science and business curriculum — you’ll study anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, exercise psychology, neuroscience alongside business courses such as management, marketing, business decision‑making, sports management, events/tourism/entrepreneurship. This gives you both the technical and the business toolkit.
Preparation for accredited roles — the exercise‑science side is structured to meet requirements for accreditation (as an exercise scientist / exercise physiologist), meaning the practical and clinical components are strong: designing exercise interventions, rehabilitation or fitness programs, and applying science in real health/wellness contexts.
Career‑ready business and industry exposure — through business internships, events, and opportunities under the business portion, you’ll gain firsthand exposure to how sports and fitness organizations operate, what it takes to manage events or recreational clubs, and how to combine health science with business savvy.
Flexible “double‑degree” advantage — combining two complementary disciplines gives you more career paths: sports science, high‑performance management, fitness & wellness, corporate health, sport/event management or even launching your own venture — with real-world readiness from both angles.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Here’s why the Bachelor of Exercise Science / Bachelor of Business at Griffith University could be a perfect fit for you — and what it could mean for your future.

This program gives you a unique mix of skills, combining health and exercise science with solid business knowledge. That means when you graduate, you won’t just be limited to one path — you could step into roles like personal trainer, fitness instructor, corporate wellness coordinator, sports‑marketing manager, health‑promotion consultant, or even an exercise‑testing and rehabilitation technician.

Griffith makes sure you’re set up for success with structured employability support. From day one, you’ll have access to their Employability Framework, offering career guidance while you study and even after you graduate.

You’ll also have opportunities to gain real-world experience through internships and industry-linked projects. That practical exposure is built into many degrees at Griffith, so you’re not just learning theory — you’re applying it.

On top of that, the university helps you build a professional profile that employers notice. You can create an ePortfolio, join mentoring programs, and connect with industry professionals and alumni — all of which can give you a real head start in your career.

In terms of job prospects, roles connected to exercise science are in healthy demand. With thousands already employed in these fields and solid future growth, there’s a strong chance of finding meaningful work with reasonable earnings.

And because you’re also graduating with business skills, you have even more versatility. You could work in health, fitness, corporate wellness, sports business, marketing, or project management within health and sports sectors — the choice is yours.

If you decide to go further academically, Griffith provides clear pathways. Exercise science graduates can pursue postgraduate study in areas like health services management, rehabilitation, public health, clinical physiology, and other related fields.

In short, this degree isn’t just about one narrow career path. It gives you science and business tools, real-world experience, mentoring, and the flexibility to shape your future. If you’re excited by the intersection of health, fitness, and business, this could be a fantastic launchpad for your career.