ObjectivesStudents gain in-depth knowledge and sound practical skills in the various Exercise and Sports Science. In addition, they can elect to study marketing, management and counselling skills relevant to the Health, Sport and Exercise areas. If students are considering entry into the four year Exercise Science and Rehabilitation course (Australian Association of Exercise and Sports Science accredited), they must complete the AAESS Exercise and Sports Science Professional Accreditation 8 unit Supporting Major. This 3 year accredited degree will allow students to gain automatic membership with AAESS.
Entry requirementsMinimum admission requirements apply to enter this course.
Academic titleBachelor of Science (Exercise and Sports Science)
Course descriptionRelated careers
Biomechanics, Corporate Fitness, Exercise Physiologist, Exercise Rehabilitation, Health and Fitness, Health and Physical Education Training, Sports Coaching, Sports Development, Sports Marketing and Management, Sports Medicine, Sport and Exercise Science Research, Strength and Conditioning
This course is available for on-campus study by students with an International student visa.
This course structure contains information about the units which comprise the course as well as the credit points required to successfully complete it.
The course consists of 240 credit points (16 core) Exercise and Sports Science units, plus an eight unit Supporting Major or six unit Minor, plus two Electives 120 credit points (8 units).
To complete the degree students must achieve a total of 360 credit points.
Year One
Unit Description Points
Semester 1
EBH1101 Human Anatomy 15
EBH1102 Human Physiology 15
Minor 1 or Supporting Major 1
Minor 2 or Supporting Major 2
Semester 2
NUT1121 Human Nutrition 15
SPS1104 Principles of Exercise Programming 15
SPS2202 Care and Prevention of Injuries 15
Minor 3 or Supporting Major 3
Year Two
Unit Description Points
Semester 1
SPS2201 Physiology of Exercise 1 (Cardiorespiratory) 15
SPS2203 Principles and Practices of Resistance Training 15
SPS2103 Sports Biomechanics 1 15
Minor 4 or Supporting Major 4
Semester 2
SPS2107 Acquisition of Skill 15
SPS1108 Foundations of Social Psychology 15
SPS2303 Sports Science Applications 2 15
Minor 5 or Supporting Major 5
Year Three
Unit Description Points
Semester 1
SPS3101 Psychology of Sport and Exercise 15
SPS3303 Motor Control 15
SPS2301 Exercise Rehabilitation 15
Elective 1 or Supporting Major 6
Semester 2
SPS3204 Sports Biomechanics 2 15
SPS3301 Physiology of Exercise 2 (Applied Physiology) 15
Minor 6 or Supporting Major 7
Elective 2 or Supporting Major 8
SUPPORTING MAJOR STUDIES
Students choosing to undertake a Supporting Major Study program will complete a prescribed set of eight units in their chosen second major area. Examples include: Health Promotion Human Biology Leisure Sciences Nutrition AAESS Exercise and Sports Science Professional Accreditation Sport Management
MINOR STUDIES AND ELECTIVES
Students choosing to undertake a Minor Study plus Electives program will complete a prescribed set of six units offered by the School of Exercise, Biomedical and Health Sciences or another School or Faculty, plus two electives. Examples include: Health Promotion Human Biology Human Performance Leisure Sciences Nutrition Sport Management Other areas may be selected with the approval of the course coordinator. INDUSTRY PRACTICE is incorporated as part of SPS2303 Sports Science Applications 2. This is designed to provide students with experience of the day-to-day operation of various health, exercise and sporting agencies in the community. All students are required to undertake industry practice during the course as determined by the Course Coordinator in association with participating agencies.