Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sports Science)

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Edith Cowan University Joondalup Campus

Comments about Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sports Science) - On Campus - Joondalup - Western Australia

• Objectives
  Students 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 requirements
  Minimum admission requirements apply to enter this course.
• Academic title
  Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sports Science)
• Course description
  Related 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.

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