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Bachelor of Human Movemen
Bachelor of Human Movemen

Bachelor of Human Movemen

  • ID:UOSA610008
  • Level:3-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirement

English Requirement

IELTS total 6.5, IELTS reading 6.5, IELTS writing 6.5, IELTS speaking 6.5, IELTS listening 6.5

Other Requirements

Recent secondary education

Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent

AND

  • Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or

  • Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or

  • Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points

Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.

OR
Higher education study

  • Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or

  • Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above

OR
Vocational Education and Training (VET)

  • Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Diploma level or above

OR
Work and life experience

  • Qualify for Special Entry, or

  • Complete a UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or

  • Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past

Course Information

Exercise and physical activity positively affect human life in a variety of ways - biologically, psychologically and socially. In this industry-relevant degree you'll develop a holistic understanding of these impacts.

You can align your studies with your career aspirations, with the opportunity to select one of two primary streams in Exercise and Sport Science or Health and Physical Education. There's also the opportunity to select secondary study streams in Advanced Exercise and Sport Science, Rehabilitation Sciences, Sports Coaching, Outdoor Education, Health Promotion, Nutrition, Psychology or a second learning area if undertaking the Health and Physical Education stream.

The Bachelor of Human Movement offers an exciting combination of theoretical, conceptual and hands on learning. From your first year, you can select from primary streams in Health and Physical Education or Exercise and Sport Science. You can also choose a secondary study stream in a wide range of areas including Advanced Exercise and Sport Science, Rehabilitation Sciences, Sports Coaching, Outdoor Education, Health Promotion, Nutrition, Psychology or a second learning area if undertaking the Health and Physical Education stream.

During your first year of study, you'll develop a strong foundation in:

  • human anatomy and physiology

  • human movement professional practice

  • health and physical activity

  • growth and motor development

  • group and team psychology.

Second year studies will focus on:

  • motor learning and control

  • human nutrition

  • exercise physiology

  • biomechanics.

This degree teaches you practical skills and effective communication skills to interact confidently with clients and peers, complete client screening, conduct laboratory and field testing, interpret scientific research, and design and implement physical activity, exercise and training programs.

CRICOS CODE : 027744D

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Degree structure

FIRST YEAR

  • First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)

  • Human Anatomy 100

  • Foundations in Human Movement, Exercise and Sports Science

  • Physiology Essentials 100

  • Foundations of Physical Activity and Health

  • Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)

  • Introduction to Group and Team Psychology

  • Motor Development and Ageing

  • Stream/Optional Elective 1

  • Elective

SECOND YEAR

  • First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)

  • Exercise Physiology 1

  • Human Nutrition

  • Motor Control and Learning

  • Stream/Optional Elective 2

  • Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)

  • Biomechanics of Human Movement

  • Stream/Optional Elective 3

  • Stream/Optional Elective 4

  • Stream/Optional Elective 5

or

  • Elective

THIRD YEAR

  • First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)

  • Professional Practice in Human Movement

  • Stream/Optional Elective 7

  • Stream/Optional Elective 8

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Pre Courses

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Depending on your primary chosen stream, human movement graduates will be able to consider careers such as:

  • Human Movement Practitioner: engage a broad population of people and groups throughout the lifespan to be more physically active using a broad range of modalities for health, fitness and wellbeing.

  • Sport Development Officer: coordinate club and athlete participation in sports programs, as well as improving the performance of individuals and teams.

  • Community and Allied Health Worker: support and assist the work of allied health professionals, such as Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Dieticians.

  • Health and Wellbeing Advisor: provide advice on healthy active lifestyles and nutrition to support wellbeing.

  • Outdoor Education Practitioner: lead nature-based outdoor learning experiences for personal and group development, health and wellbeing, environmental learning, sustainability and social justice.

  • Sports Coach: provide expert training advice to sporting professionals, and analyse their performances to provide further feedback and development strategies.

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

OSHC: 530 ($) per year

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