Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification
We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.
More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry
Academic IELTS of 6.0 or equivalent, with no band score below 6.0
Turn your passion for human movement into a career
The Bachelor of Health Science (Human Movement) focuses on human performance as well as the roles and benefits of exercise and physical activity.
You will gain a foundation in sport sciences as it relates to human movement and sport performance including fundamental concepts in exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor control and exercise programming and prescription. Develop skills in physiological testing procedures, biomechanical analyses to measure a range of parameters relating to physical activity, exercise and sport performance. You’ll also have opportunities to gain experiences in a number of health workplace settings embedded into your degree.
You’ll graduate with a strong academic base in both sport and health science disciplines related to human movement, physical activity and performance and be well equipped to undertake further postgraduate study in research, high performance sport or other allied health degrees. Further study opportunities include Bachelor of Health Science (Honours), Master of Strength and Conditioning, Master of Occupational Therapy and Master of Physiotherapy.
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Standard Full Time, Semester 1 Commencing
Year 1
Semester 1
Professional Orientation (Health) (11400)
One Open Elective Unit
Regional Anatomy and Physiology (9808)
Understanding People and Behaviour (11399)
Semester 2
Human Growth and Development (8338)
Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences (11398)
Systemic Anatomy and Physiology (6529)
One Open Elective Unit
Year 2
Semester 1
Advanced Functional Anatomy (8279)
Biomechanics 1 (6834)
Exercise Programming and Prescription 1 (9811)
Physiology of Exercise 1 (8391)
Semester 2
Biomechanics 2 (6835)
Exercise Programming and Prescription 2 (9812)
Physiology of Exercise 2 (8392)
Professional Practice (Health) 1 (11401)
Year 3
Semester 1
Industry and Community Engagement (Health) (10120)
Three Open Elective Units
Semester 2
Three Open Elective Units
Professional Evidence (Health) (11402)
Sport and recreation officer
Corporate health
Strength and conditioning
Public policy
Sports coach
Human movement research and development
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
