Department of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
Our courses prepare graduates for a wide range of careers – from health and nutrition, to sport and human performance.
Our facilities, including La Trobe University’s Sports Park, give students the practical experience they need to become career ready.
Top-rated nationally
Our research in nutrition and dietetics is rated ‘well above world standard'.
Australian Research Council, 2019, Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Outcomes 2018
World class sports research
La Trobe's research in human movement and sports science and in physiology is rated 'well above world standard'.
Australian Research Council, 2019, Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Outcomes 2018
Top 50 globally
We’re ranked in the world’s top 50 for sport.
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), 2024, QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024: Sports-Related Subjects
Diploma of Sport Coaching and Development
La Trobe's Diploma of Sport Coaching and Development is a one-year full-time program delivered at Ikon Park, the home of the Carlton Football Club.
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News
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Improving employability for sport management graduates
Research seeks to improve employability for sport management graduates
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Supporting Australia's Paralymic Team
Associate Professor Matt Driller will work as a recovery physiologist for the Australian Paralympic Team
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School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport celebrate student success
La Trobe’s School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport has held its annual awards and prizes ceremony
Indigenous Acknowledgement
La Trobe University proudly acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands where its campuses are located in Victoria. We recognise that Indigenous Australians have an ongoing connection to the land and the University values their unique contribution to both the University and the wider Australian society. Find out more