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Get your career into shape. Study On Demand with UniSA Online.

Take your passion for nutrition and exercise to the next level and build your skills in two highly complementary fields.

Understand diets and lifestyles for optimum health and the associations between nutrient intake, energy output and obesity. Develop the skills needed to design, implement and evaluate exercise and physical activity to improve the health and mental wellbeing of the population. Learn from expert academics and researchers who are leaders in their field.

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2025

If you want to start your studies in 2025, consider applying to UniSA Online now. You’ll complete a year of study and continue onto Adelaide University in 2026.

You’ll be highly supported to transition to Adelaide University in your existing program with an individual study plan. Contact the UniSA Online Degree Adviser Team to find out more.

2026

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If you plan to start your studies in 2026, you can apply to Adelaide University. Applications will open in July 2025.

Have any questions? We're here to help! Contact Adelaide University's Future Student Enquiries Team.

What you'll learn

In the Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition and Exercise) you'll study a unique degree that builds your skills in two highly complementary fields. Study diets and lifestyles for optimum health. Learn the basics of physiology and exercise science to discover how nutrition and diet can affect physical performance.

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Nutrition

Develop an understanding of the core concepts of nutrition and health including food supply and consumption, food composition tables, and dietary analyses.

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Exercise

Learn the fundamentals of exercise while also developing knowledge in specialist areas such as nutrition for exercise and performance, and the psychology of exercise.

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Physiology

Study the human body in motion. Learn how nerves and muscles control movement to influence function and performance. Develop knowledge in physiology and kinesiology.

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Food safety

Learn about the applications of food safety, quality, and security. Study food regulations and food allergies as well as foodborne pathogens and spoilage.

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Food as medicine

Study the common uses of food for the treatment, maintenance, and prevention of health concerns.

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Health promotion

Study the fundamentals for promoting population health as well as the principles and approaches for health promotion.

Study Nutrition and Exercise On Demand

Study On Demand – a 100% online accounting degree designed specifically for online learning. Take full control over your study - access support seven days a week, engage with course content from day one, view learning resources 24/7, and log into the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.

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Online Course Facilitator

Bella Van Sebille

After completing my doctorate, with research centred on gastrointestinal toxicities of cancer treatment, I have been teaching and developing online education courses for health sciences. My work in this arena, along with my volunteer roles and research output have resulted in multiple awards, including the South Australian Young Achiever of the Year in Science and Technology. I am passionate about innovative and engaging pedagogical practices, along with ensuring quality education is accessible for all.

Ysabella Van Sebille
Online Course Facilitator, Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition & Exercise)

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