Admission requirements are met by one of the following:
Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*.
Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate IV level or higher.
Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.
Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 135 (or a score of 145 if prior to May 2010).
Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course.
Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.
* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.
IELTS Academic Module: A minimum overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0.
Cambridge Advanced English (CAE): A minimum overall score of 169, with no skill below 169.
Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency. A minimum overall grade of B2.
Navitas Academic English (will not be accepted from 2021 onwards)
A minimum overall pass and 55% in Academic English 3. (Note: this score will not be accepted from 2021 intakes onwards).
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module: A minimum overall score of 50 with no score lower than 50.
TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT): A minimum overall score of 60 and a minimum writing score of 21.
The Associate Degree of Exercise and Sport Science will give you the specialist skills and qualifications to work in the sporting industry.
This course has a strong emphasis on practical skills, including developing the knowledge to work with individuals of all ages, fitness levels, skills and experience. The course draws from the knowledge and expertise of professionals in health and exercise science as well as coaches and fitness professionals.
This flexible course allows you to study how you want - on-campus or online with part-time and full-time study options available.
On completion of the course you may also continue with further studies to the Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science, gaining credit for units already completed.
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Specific requirements
Compulsory Core units totalling 140 credit points as detailed below.
HSC132Introduction to Health Promotion
SBI171Anatomy and Physiology 1
SBI172Anatomy and Physiology 2
SPE111Physical Assessment, Exercise Prescription and Delivery (replaces SPE209)
SPE120Essentials in Health and Fitness
HSC220Society, Culture and Health: A Sociological Introduction
SBI209Design and Analysis of Biological Studies
SPE205Biomechanics and Movement Analysis
SPE206Health, Exercise and Sport Psychology
SPE210Motor Control, Growth and Development
SPE212Applied Coaching Principles across the Lifespan
SPE261Functional Anatomy (replaces SBI261)
SPE309Physiology of Sport and Exercise
SPE320Nutrition and Health
Specialist elective units totalling 20 credit points may be selected from units detailed below.
SPE130Foundations of Sport Science and Coaching
SWK102Communication Skills
SPE230Applied Science in Sport and Exercise
SPE381 Physiological Assessment of Athletes
SPE382 Periodisation of Training
Credit transfers & pathways
Pathways for VET to Higher Education
Guaranteed credit transfer arrangements are available to students commencing a Bachelor degree at Charles Darwin University with completed Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree qualifications in the same field or discipline at Charles Darwin University. Students who hold completed qualifications should refer to the additional information provided about Advanced Standing and Credit Transfer and Pathways using the links below:
Credit Transfer and Pathways
Credit Transfers
Advanced Standing
Credit transfer
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Graduating from this course may lead to career opportunities as an allied health professional, in the Australian health and fitness, and sports industry. You may also continue with further studies to Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science course.
