This double degree is for students who want to combine their passion for health and exercise with nutrition.

Through theoretical and practical learning, you will become an expert in all aspects of nutrition and food sciences and be ready to improve the nutritional and physical health, fitness and wellbeing of the community.

You will also learn from world-class industry experts in an environment that provides opportunities for practical learning and have the opportunity to complete a work placement that will provide you with valuable industry experience.

What you'll need

Students who undertake activities where interaction with patients/the public is required for their degree, such as field or clinical placements/visits and in University clinics and gyms, must demonstrate they meet mandatory pre-placement conditional requirements. These include criminal history clearance, a Working with Children Check and immunisation requirements. Please visit the Clinical Placement Unit for information on key requirements, and to access the full student checklists.

What you'll learn

This double degree offers a combination of nutrition and human movement, providing you with a strong blend of theoretical, practice-based and industry learning.

In the first year you will study human movement courses, giving you a solid understanding of:

• human anatomy and physiology
• human movement professional practice
• health and physical activity
• growth and motor development.

In the second year, the focus will be on developing your knowledge in human movement and nutrition, and in your third and fourth years you’ll develop practical skills such as:

• critical thinking skills
• practice-based skills
• knowledge of physical activity
• knowledge of nutrition theory and practice
• communicating health messages.

As the health, nutrition, exercise and wellness industries continue to grow, employment prospects for graduates of this degree are promising.

Employment opportunities for graduates are broad, depending on your chosen stream. You may choose to gain employment as a:

• Sports and fitness nutritionist: responsible for improving the health and optimising the performance of athletes
• Community nutritionist: create changes in attitude toward nutrition and health; plan and co-ordinate nutrition programs; provide advice, guidance and support to the community
• Health promotion officer: plan and coordinate health promotion programs for various community groups
• Nutrition and food policy advisor: provide health and nutrition advice to the public
• Community and allied health worker: support and assist the work of allied health professionals, such as occupational therapists, physiotherapists and dieticians
• Health and wellbeing nutrition advisor: create nutrition plans, advise on dietary habits and monitor a client’s progress
• Sport development officer: responsible for coordinating club and athlete participation in sports programs, as well as improving the performance of individuals and teams
• Researcher: plan and conduct laboratory-based investigations, experiments and trials; analyse results in order to broaden scientific understanding.

With further study, this double degree can also be a pathway into secondary school teaching. As a graduate of the Health and Physical Education stream within this double degree, you’ll be eligible to apply for the Master of Teaching (Secondary). For more information including subjects you'll be able to teach, visit our secondary health and physical education teaching page.

Professional accreditation and recognition

Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for professional membership of the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST).

Graduates of the program are initially eligible to apply to the Nutrition Society of Australia for registration as an Associate Nutritionist (ANutr), leading to Registered Nutritionist (RNutr), usually after three years of experience.