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Bachelor of Exercise Science and Psychological Science
Bachelors Double DegreeCourse snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
4 years full-time; 8 years part-time
4.5 years min for students commencing in July -
Location
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Course abbreviation
BExScPsychSc
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Course code
3207113
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Credit points
384
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Equivalent units
32
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Indicative Fee
Overview
From the elite athlete to the growing teenager, physical and mental health are essential to a balanced life. In this course you can immerse yourself in the psychology of what drives our behaviour and how this relates to sport and exercise.
Our accredited Bachelor of Exercise Science and Psychological Science provides a scientific understanding of the structure and function of the human body as it relates to movement, the interrelationships between health and disease, and the psychological basis of physical activity.
You will complete core units in exercise science including anatomy, biomechanics, physiology, strength and conditioning, and motor control as well as core units in psychological science that include assessment, methodology and principles of behaviour.
Career opportunities exist as a psychologist (with additional postgraduate training) and in careers that carry therapeutic connections to sport and exercise, such as professional athlete counselling, rehabilitation, or within the education sector.
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GA1: Intellectual rigour Demonstrate the level of information literacy, critical analysis, problem solving and decision making in exercise science and psychology. |
GA2: Creativity Demonstrate innovative and creative responses and solutions to problems encountered by professionals aligned with psychology and exercise science. |
GA3: Ethical practice Demonstrate a knowledge and application of professional conduct, ethics, legal principles and client centred care consistent with professional standards of conduct and ethical practice. |
GA4: Knowledge of a discipline Apply and integrate knowledge of evidence-based practice in exercise science and psychology, including the use of technology and digital practices, to deliver a broad range of services. |
GA5: Lifelong learning Demonstrate professional self-development in the field of exercise science and psychology through educational engagement and ongoing learning, self-evaluation of practice, inter- professional working relationships, innovative practice, and support new graduates. |
GA6: Communication and social skills Use a range of modalities to communicate effectively with clients and relevant stakeholders including families, carers and other health, exercise science and psychology professionals, and maintain appropriate documentation and records of services. Demonstrate leadership, teamwork and advocate for client access to health services. |
GA7: Cultural competence Practice in a safe, respectful and inclusive way that is responsive to the diverse needs of people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, gender and sexually diverse persons, persons of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and persons living with a disability. |
You will complete a 140-hour exercise science professional placement in the third year of the course. Placements might be in health and sporting centres, clubs, schools and academies or sport and recreation centres under professional supervision. As part of your professional placement you might assist personal trainers, health educators, strength and conditioning or sports coaches, sporting event coordinators or recreation officers.
Professional experience placements require students to fulfil certain pre-requisites (e.g. a working with children check, immunisation and National Police Certificate). Before applying for this course, please consider the important information regarding these requirements.
Exercise science: anatomy, biomechanics, physiology, sports conditioning and motor control.
Psychological science: assessment, methodology, principles of behaviour.
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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| Coffs Harbour | Term 1 , Term 3 | N/A | N/A |
| Gold Coast | Term 1 , Term 3 | N/A | N/A |
| Lismore | Term 1 , Term 3 | N/A | N/A |
Career Outcomes
The Bachelor of Exercise Science and Psychological Science is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and Exercise & Sport Science Australia (ESSA). All graduates may apply for full membership as Exercise Scientists with ESSA and are eligible for registration as an Exercise Professional with Fitness Australia (FA) and as a Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Coach with the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA).
Graduates may also choose to pursue further training to gain registration as a psychologist or as an accredited exercise physiologist.
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Course requirements
To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Exercise Science and Psychological Science, students must complete the equivalent of 32 units (384 credit points), comprising all core units.
Professional Experience Learning
This course includes professional experience learning. Pre-requisites to meet national and state-based regulatory requirements, as detailed on Faculty of Health Professional Experience page must be met prior to attending professional experience placement. All professional experience learning hours must be completed and professional behaviour and conduct must be demonstrated.
Inherent Requirements
Inherent Requirements apply to this course as defined on the Student Equity & Inclusion website. Students who have a disability or health condition which may impact on their ability to meet these requirements are encouraged to visit the Student Equity & Inclusion website for further information and contact details.
Course structure
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
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Complete units in the following order to satisfy the Requirements of the Award |
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First Year |
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| HLTH1008 | Physical Activity for Health |
Term1
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| HLTH1004 | The Reflective Learner and Health Science Scholar |
Term1,3
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| HBIO1009 | Introductory Anatomy and Physiology |
Term2,5
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| PSYC1002 | Psychology Foundations: Self and Situation |
Term2,5
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| NUTR1001 | Nutrition for Health and Physical Activity |
Term3
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| PSYC1001 | Psychology Foundations: Brain and Cognition |
Term3
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| PSYC1009 | Introducing Health Psychology |
Term2,4
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| PSYC1010 | Positive Psychology |
Term4
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Second Year |
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| HBIO1010 | Integrated Anatomy and Physiology |
Term3
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| HBIO2002 | Motor Control |
Term1
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| STAT2002 | Quantitative Methods in Psychology |
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| HBIO1006 | Growth and Development |
Term2
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| PSYC2005 | Psychological Investigation I |
Term2
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| PSYC2004 | Lifespan Psychology |
Term3
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| PSYC3003 | Learning and Memory |
Term3
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| HLTH2002 | Exercise Physiology |
Term4
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| HBIO2001 | Musculoskeletal Functional Anatomy |
Term4
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Third Year |
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| SCIN2002 | Introductory Biomechanics |
Term1
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| PSYC3004 | Biological Psychology |
Term1
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| HLTH2003 | Exercise and Sport Assessment |
Term2
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| HLTH2001 | Motor Learning for Coaching |
Term2
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| SPRT2001 | Fundamentals of Strength and Conditioning |
Term3
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| PSYC2003 | Exercise and Sport Psychology |
Term3
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| HLTH2004 | Exercise Prescription and Delivery |
Term4
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| PSYC2002 | Understanding Psychological Diagnoses |
Term4
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Fourth Year |
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| SPRT3001 | Professional Preparation |
Dual Term2
Term5
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| PSYC2001 | Psychological Assessment |
Term2
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| PSYC3001 | Social Psychology |
Term2,5
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| STAT3001 | Advanced Quantitative Methods in Psychology |
Term3
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| SCIN3001 | Applied Biomechanics |
Term3
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| PSYC3002 | Psychological Investigation II |
Term4
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| PSYC3005 | Culture and Psychology |
Term4,5
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| Unit Code | Unit Title | Notes | |
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| HLTH1008 | Physical Activity for Health | ||
| HLTH1004 | The Reflective Learner and Health Science Scholar | ||
| STAT2002 | Quantitative Methods in Psychology | ||
| PSYC1002 | Psychology Foundations: Self and Situation | ||
| PSYC1001 | Psychology Foundations: Brain and Cognition | ||
| NUTR1001 | Nutrition for Health and Physical Activity | ||
| PSYC1009 | Introducing Health Psychology | ||
| PSYC1010 | Positive Psychology | ||
| HBIO1009 | Introductory Anatomy and Physiology | ||
| HBIO1010 | Integrated Anatomy and Physiology | ||
| HBIO1006 | Growth and Development | ||
| HBIO2002 | Motor Control | ||
| PSYC2004 | Lifespan Psychology | ||
| STAT3001 | Advanced Quantitative Methods in Psychology | ||
| PSYC3003 | Learning and Memory | ||
| HLTH2002 | Exercise Physiology | ||
| HBIO2001 | Musculoskeletal Functional Anatomy | ||
| SCIN2002 | Introductory Biomechanics | ||
| PSYC3004 | Biological Psychology | ||
| HLTH2003 | Exercise and Sport Assessment | ||
| HLTH2001 | Motor Learning for Coaching | ||
| SPRT2001 | Fundamentals of Strength and Conditioning | ||
| PSYC2003 | Exercise and Sport Psychology | ||
| HLTH2004 | Exercise Prescription and Delivery | ||
| PSYC2002 | Understanding Psychological Diagnoses | ||
| SPRT3001 | Professional Preparation | ||
| PSYC3005 | Culture and Psychology | ||
| PSYC2001 | Psychological Assessment | ||
| PSYC2005 | Psychological Investigation I | ||
| SCIN3001 | Applied Biomechanics | ||
| PSYC3001 | Social Psychology | ||
| PSYC3002 | Psychological Investigation II |