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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
This double degree is for students who want to combine their passion for health and exercise with nutrition.
Through theoretical and practical learning, you’ll become an expert in all aspects of nutrition and food sciences. Most importantly, you’ll be ready to improve the nutritional and physical health, fitness and wellbeing of the community.
This double degree offers a strong blend of theoretical, practice-based and industry learning.
During your first year of study, you'll develop a strong foundation in:
physiology
health and physical activity
nutrition and food sciences
chemistry
growth and motor development
group and team psychology
research methods.
From your second year, you can choose to tailor the human movement component of the degree using the electives to suit your career goals, through primary streams in Health and Physical Education or Exercise and Sport Science.
In addition to studying core subjects in your final years, the stream subjects focus on areas like exercise prescription, exercise delivery, fitness and lifestyle management, and outdoor leadership. Alternatively, you can opt not to study a stream, and instead choose to study a broad range of elective subjects to give you a multi-disciplinary perspective.
CRICOS CODE : 092312M
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Degree structure
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Foundations of Physical Activity and Health
Physiology Essentials 100
Foundations in Human Movement, Exercise and Sports Science
OR
Introduction to Nutrition and Food Sciences 1
Chemistry 100
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Introduction to Group and Team Psychology
Motor Development and Ageing
Chemistry 101
Introduction to Evidence Based Practice and Research in Health Sciences
OR
Statistics for Laboratory Sciences
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Human Anatomy 100
Human Nutrition
Exercise Physiology 1
Biology A
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Biomechanics of Human Movement
The Chemistry of Food
Sensory and Consumer Evaluation of Foods
Elective
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Motor Control and Learning
Biochemistry
Microbiology
Elective
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Lifespan Physiology
Food Safety and Regulation
Elective
Elective
FOURTH YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Nutrition Communication and Food Studies
Nutrition, Exercise and Weight Management
Professional Practice in Human Movement
Elective
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Sports Nutrition
Functional Foods, Nutraceuticals and Medicines
Sociology of Health, Physical Activity and Sport
Elective
As the health, nutrition, exercise and wellness industries continue to grow at a rapid rate, employment prospects for graduates are promising.
Depending on your chosen stream, you may choose to gain employment as a:
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.
Sports and Fitness Nutritionist: optimise the health and performance of athletes.
Community Nutritionist: create changes in attitude toward nutrition and health; plan and co-ordinate nutrition programs; provide advice, guidance and support to the community.
Health Promotion Officer: plan and coordinate health promotion programs for various community groups.
Nutrition and Food Policy Advisor: provide health and nutrition advice to the public.
Community and Allied Health Worker: support and assist the work of allied health professionals, such as Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Dieticians.
Health and Wellbeing Nutrition Advisor: create nutrition plans, advise on dietary habits and monitor a client’s progress.
Sport Development Officer: coordinate club and athlete participation in sports programs, as well as improving the performance of individuals and teams.
Researcher: plan and conduct laboratory-based investigations, experiments and trials; and analyse results to broaden scientific understanding.
OSHC: 530 ($) per year
