Health and Exercise Science

Learn about the physiological, behavioural and policy-based factors that influence people’s health and wellbeing at both individual and population levels. This course is closed to applications from Home students for September 2026 entry. We are still accepting applications from Overseas students.

Learn about the physiological, behavioural and policy-based factors that influence people’s health and wellbeing at both individual and population levels. This course aims to develop your understanding of the impacts of physical activity, diet and other lifestyle behaviours on people’s lives. You’ll learn about how the human body responds to changes in physical activity and nutrition; how to positively influence people’s desire to live active, healthy lives; and the wider impacts of governmental policies and initiatives on health and wellbeing across populations.