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Diploma of Health Sciences (Stage 1) Exercise & Sport Science
Diploma of Health Sciences (Stage 1) Exercise & Sport Science

Diploma of Health Sciences (Stage 1) Exercise & Sport Science

  • ID:CC610012
  • Level:1-Year Diploma
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* Duration: 2 -3 Trimesters (8-12 months)

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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

  • General Certificate of Education (GCE), Minimum of 3 points from 3 GCE A-Level OR 2 points from 1 GCE A‐Level and 2 points from AS‐Level

  • International Baccalaureate (IB), Minimum of 22 points over 6 IB units in one sitting

  • Global Assessment Certificate (GAC), Enquire at Curtin Colleg

English Requirements

  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS), 6.0 (no band below 6.0)

  • IELTS Indicator, Same as IELTS

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), iBT 70 (R13, L12, S18, W21)

  • TOEFL Special iBT Edition, Same as TOEFL

  • General Certificate of Education (GCE) O-level / SPM 1119, C

  • Hong Kong - New Academic System, HKDSE Core English Level 3

  • Pearson Test of English - Academic (PTE-A), 50 (no score below 50)

  • Pearson Versant English Placement Test, 56 (no score below 56)

  • Curtin English, Gateway with B+ grade (No skill below B+)

  • Group of Eight (G8) University Foundation Programs, C or 50%

  • Phoenix Academy Cert IV English for Academic Purposes, B2+ (no band below B2+)

  • Linguaskill, 169 (169 in all bands)

Course Information

In this course, you’ll gain theoretical and practical understanding of exercise and sport physiology, biomechanics, motor control and learning and skill acquisition, and exercise and sport psychology.

The emphasis on client-centred practice will help you develop strong interpersonal communication, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

In your first year, you’ll learn the foundations of exercise science and study interprofessional units with students from other health disciplines.

CRICOS Code 087942A

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Diploma of Health Sciences Units (Stage 2)

Students must complete the following core units:

Core Units

  • Evidence Informed Health Practice

  • Exercise Science for Health (unit not available online) – Semester 2 only

  • Foundations for Professional Health Practice

  • Functional Anatomy

  • Human Physiology for Exercise Science (unit not available online) – Semester 1 only

  • Human Structure & Function

  • Indigenous Cultures & Health Behaviours

  • Introduction to Psychology

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Pre Courses

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Pathway Courses

Your Exercise, Sports & Rehabilitation Science Pathway

If you have ( Completed Year 12 with an ATAR (or the equivalent in your country)) -> Diploma of Health Sciences (Stage 2) (8 university level units studied over 2 semesters. Equivalent to Year 1 of the corresponding Curtin degree)  -> Direct Entry into Year 2 at Curtin University (Graduate with a Bachelor of Health Science (Exercise & Sport Science))

Or if you have (Completed  Year 11 (or the equivalent in your country)) -> Diploma of Health Sciences (Stage 1) (8 pre-university level units are studied over 2 or 3 trimesters) -> Diploma of Health Sciences (Stage 2) (Equivalent to year 1 of the corresponding Curtin Bachelor Degree)

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

  • Advanced personal training

  • Cardiac technician

  • Community sport and management officer

  • Corporate health and fitness assessor

  • Healthy lifestyle coordinator

  • Performance analyst

  • Sports coach/trainer

  • Strength and conditioning coach for community and sub-elite sporting teams.

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) (per year): 530

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