Prerequisites: English, English as an Additional Language, Literature or English & Literature Extension (Units 3&4,C).
English Requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:
A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.
English test results must be no more than two years old
You will gain the skills and knowledge in the physical, biomedical and psychological sciences that you will need to become an exercise specialist. You will learn the role of exercise in health maintenance and rehabilitation.
Students undertaking the professional practice placement course will have an opportunity to put their knowledge and skills into practice.
Honours is available through an additional year of study.
CRICOS CODE: 017687B
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Year 1
You must complete the following courses:
Foundations of Exercise and Sports Science - 1001AHS
Cells, Tissues and Regulation - 1014MSC
Anatomy and Physiology Systems I - 1016MSC
Introduction to Psychology 1 - 1001PSY
Introductory Biomechanics - 1008AHS
Health Challenges for the 21st Century - 1205MED
Foundations of Exercise and Sports Science II - 1003AHS
Anatomy and Physiology Systems II - 1017MSC
Year 2
You must complete the following courses:
Neural Basis of Movement - 2006AHS
Musculoskeletal Anatomy - 2010AHS
Musculoskeletal Biomechanics - 2007AHS
Exercise, Health and Disease - 2004AHS
Physiology of Exercise - 2001AHS
Motor Learning and Control - 2009AHS
Research Methods and Statistics - 2013AHS
Exercise Science Practicum - 3006AHS (see Note 1)
Note 1: Students must undertake 3006AHS in Year 2/Trimester 3 or Year 3/Trimester 1.
Year 3
You must complete the following courses:
Exercise and Sport Psychology - 3009AHS
Clinical Exercise Testing - 3004AHS
Free-choice elective
Exercise Programming and Prescription I - 3005AHS
Listed electives
Exercise Programming and Prescription II - 3013AHS
Exercise Sports Nutrition - 3138AHS
Note 1: Students who are required to complete 5902LHS must complete 1001PSY in Year 3 of the program.
Listed electives
Sports Coaching - 2003AHS
Injury Prevention and Management - 3007AHS
Fitness Practicum I - 3011AHS
First Peoples Health and Practice - 3121MED
Pharmacology - 2018PHM
OR
Clinical Pharmacology for Allied Health - 2011PHM
Community Internship and Partnerships for SDGs - 3002LFC
Exercise Science Research Project - 3001AHS
Health Practice Management - 3008AHS
Fitness Practicum II - 3012AHS
Essential Skills for the New Health Professional - 3025MSC
Neuromuscular Pathophysiology - 3601AHS
Harnessing your employability skills - 3535AHS
Free-choice electives
You may select free-choice electives from the list below or any Undergraduate free-choice elective/s offered across the University provided prerequisites are met. If you require guidance please liaise with your Program Director.
Business Decision-Making - 1008GBS
Sport Management Principles - 2309THS
Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship - 2043IBA
Self-Marketing - 3029MKT
Innovation and Entrepreneurship - 3608QCA
Athlete Management Principles - 2220THS
Sport Marketing - 3323THS
The Business of You - 3036IBA
The Business of Business - 3037IBA
You will be prepared for work as an exercise specialist for community or sports organisations as a clinical scientist specialising in cardiac; respiratory and sleep medicine; as a rehabilitation, sports or recreation manager; a strength and conditioning coach; or as an occupational health and safety officer.
OSHC: 609 ($) AUD per year
