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Study Sports Science at University of Western Australia

Name: Study Sports Science at University of Western Australia
Brand: The University of Western Australia
SKU: 204615
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Location

Australia
- Perth

Term

Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Winter

Subject Areas

Biochemistry Biology Health Sciences Kinesiology Sports Science

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Program Details

Program Type

Direct Enrollment

Degree Level

Bachelors Masters PhD.

Housing

Apartment Dormitory Host Family

Language

English

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Price Details

The cost of one semester (four classes) of study at UWA is $13,250. This is also equivalent to one semester of study in the US.

UWA is also on the approved list of overseas institutions that accept FAFSA loans.

What's Included

Airport Transfers Classes Wifi

Last Updated: Dec 16, 2019

Last Reviewed: May 26, 2018

About Program

The University of Western Australia, a Group of 8 university ("Australia's Ivy League") and the oldest in Western Australia, is well known for its program in Sports Science, currently ranked #17 in the world!

With one of Australia's most beautiful campuses, it was UWA that established Australia’s first degree in Sport and Exercise Science, and its staff were integral to the establishment of the Australian Institute of Sport and its state based satellite institutes. UWA is a nation-wide leader in sports science with an ERA ranking of 5.

Students also have the opportunity to do undergraduate research with a UWA professor. Research disciplines include the following:

• Biomechanics Motor Control and Development
• Exercise Physiology and Biochemistry
• Health Behaviour and Performance Psychology
• Health and Physical Education
• Exercise Rehabilitation

UWA also accepts FAFSA loans from the US, so apply today!

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School of Sport Science, Exercise, and Health

Cottesloe Beach, just 10 minutes from campus

Matilda Bay, located across the street from campus

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Program Highlights

UWA Sports Science program ranked #17 in the world and was the first program established in Australia.
Group of 8 university ("Australia's Ivy League").
opportunities to do undergraduate research or internship.
located in Australia's most affordable and sunniest capital city in Australia.
learn to further understand and analyse the human body, its movements and functions.

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I stuided for a full Year in a Study Abroad programme from Brazil.
I found the installations to be Fantastic at UWA, as well as the Professors and the hole Team from this University.

I just felt very welcomed in there, since we had an Orientation Week wich allowed me to get to know the Campus and gave me tips in subjects that went beyond the University, such as "How to find a residence", besides the welcome Parties wich helped to get to know a wide virety of students.

I would surely, if I had a chance, have another experience at UWA.

Just Fantastic. :)

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Questions & Answers

Staff Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with program leaders.

How did you decide to go into the field of Sports Science?

I think anyone that has played or watched sport avidly, wants to know the geek behind it. Either the development in equipment or training methods to enhance performance, or the psychology of an athlete in a clutch situation. Having worked in the area, the appeal to 'want to know' never goes away.

The staff in this school are researching so many fascinating things, that every day I get more excited about science and the link to sport, technology, performance and training. Science is the basis, but the lure of sport and understanding the how behind it, is irresistible.

What makes this program unique for study abroad students?

Getting hands on experience. Our system is unique in that we have practicals embedded in all our theoretical classes. Our students ‘do’ from day one. Measure, test, teach, perform, conduct. Many students come from systems where they learn the theory but never get to apply.

Other reasons for doing study abroad are endless, but all revolve around developing, experiencing, seeing new things, being shaped by environment. And sharing their experience with our students, Then going home with a world perspective.

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What are some extracurricular activities that students could do for the semester to add to this experience?

The reason why I recommend Perth is because study abroad students get immersed in a community. Big city experiences can be isolating, and let’s face it, can be experienced anywhere.

By all means, on the way home go to the big cities and be a tourist. But whilst you are studying, stay in a beautiful place, that is easy to commute, where you become part of the community. Not just looking in from the outside.

UWA is a world class University, uniquely set up so that a visitor soon becomes a local. The rest of the ’to do’ list is just tourist stuff. The real attraction is about being part of the experience.

What do you like about students that you’ve worked with from the US?

Education is a two-way street. You impact our students as much as they do you. I love seeing Study Abroad students slow down and smell the roses.

US citizens are always incredibly polite which is a lovely trait. They are also completely gullible and so vulnerable to our national desire to pull one’s leg. We have another term for that which may not translate well in this publication. You’ll have to come and learn to speak Aussie to get it.

Anything else you’d like us to know?

I know how hard North Americans work once they graduate. Their work/life balance is so skewed towards the work that many never get the opportunity to take this amount of time out of the grind ever again.

Most North Americans see Perth as 1950’s Americana. A time when everything was rosy and nice. It’s more like the 1970’s. We call it 'daggy'. Not pretentious. Not chic. Just at ease. Come and experience it.

About The University of Western Australia

The University of Western Australia is located in the amazing city of Perth, the hub of the mining and resources industry in Australia. Ranked #91 in the world in 2018, UWA is located 5 minutes from the bustling city centre and only 10 minutes from Perth's best beach, Cottesloe! We have around 25,000 students in total, coming from more than 100...

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