Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science and Rehabilitation)
ObjectivesGives students the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge and sound practical skills in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation. This course articulates with the three year Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sports Science). This course includes Exercise Physiologist units accredited by the Australian Association for Exercise and Sports Science (AAESS).
Entry requirementsStudents must have completed the three year, Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sports Science) degree, including a supporting major in AAESS Exercise and Sports Science Professional Accreditation.
Academic titleBachelor of Science (Exercise Science and Rehabilitation)
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. Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science and Rehabilitation) students can study unitsets in the following disciplines as part of this course:
* AAESS Exercise and Sports Science Professional Accreditation
This course structure contains information about the units which comprise the course as well as the credit points required to successfully complete it.
Students will complete a total of 480 credit points (28 units). The breakdown of the credit points is as follows:
Exercise and Sports Science core units 240 credit points (16 units).
Plus AAESS Exercise and Sports Science Professional Accreditation Supporting Major 120 credit points (8 units).
Plus Exercise Science and Rehabilitation core unit - 120 credit points (4 units)
(1382 contact hours)
Year One
Unit Description Points
Semester 1
EBH1101 Human Anatomy 15
EBH1102 Human Physiology 15
Supporting Major Unit 1
Supporting Major Unit 2
Semester 2
NUT1121 Human Nutrition 15
SPS1104 Principles of Exercise Programming 15
SPS2202 Care and Prevention of Injuries 15
Supporting Major Unit 3
Year Two
Unit Description Points
Semester 1
SPS2103 Sports Biomechanics 1 15
SPS2201 Physiology of Exercise 1 (Cardiorespiratory) 15
SPS2203 Principles and Practices of Resistance Training 15
Supporting Major Unit 4
Semester 2
SPS2107 Acquisition of Skill 15
SPS1108 Foundations of Social Psychology 15
SPS2303 Sports Science Applications 2 15
Supporting Major Unit 5
Year Three
Unit Description Points
Semester 1
SPS2301 Exercise Rehabilitation 15
SPS3101 Psychology of Sport and Exercise 15
SPS3303 Motor Control 15
Supporting Major Unit 6
Semester 2
SPS3204 Sports Biomechanics 2 15
SPS3301 Physiology of Exercise 2 (Applied Physiology) 15
Supporting Major Unit 7
Supporting Major Unit 8
Year Four
Unit Description Points
Semester 1
SPS4115 Clinical Exercise Physiology: Metabolic and Musculoskeletal 20
SPS4116 Clinical Exercise Physiology: Cardiovascular & Pulmonary 20
SPS4117 Clinical Exercise Physiology: Neurological and Neuromuscular 20
INDUSTRY PRACTICE is incorporated as part of SPS2303 Sports Science Applications 2 and SPS4118 Clinical Exercise Physiology: Practicum. 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.