Exercise and Nutrition Sciences recognises the strong link between exercise and nutrition and their role in the prevention and treatment of preventable illnesses, chronic disease, some cancers and obesity. This major focuses on developing a broad understanding of the human body introducing students to how the body moves and ways to enhance wellness and human performance through exercise and nutrition. As a student of this major you will study a breadth of courses in human movement sciences (biomechanics, motor control, sport and exercise physiology) and nutrition (food science, food and society, and nutrition and disease). You will have the flexibility to tailor your program to meet your specific interests and career aspirations. You may pursue a wide variety of career paths in exercise and sport science, community and corporate fitness, and/or health and wellness. This major is a recommended pathway into the Master of Dietetic Studies and is also an excellent entry point for other postgraduate programs including exercise science, physiotherapy, sports coaching or graduate entry medicine. Research can be taken in areas including biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor control, nutrition, and sport science.